mat;
ozonic up front, then green, settling into aquatic.
About
mat; by Masaki Matsushima is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. mat; was launched in 2005. Top notes are Tea, Bamboo, Watermelon and Juniper Berries; middle notes are Lotus, Mint, Black Currant, Rose and Jasmine; base note is Musk.
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Heart· 2–4h
Drydown· 6h+
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
- Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
- Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
- Best perfumes for beginners — More Masaki Matsushima picks for labeled wardrobe slots.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does mat; smell like?
ozonic up front, then green, settling into aquatic. Dominant accords: ozonic, green, aquatic.
What notes are in mat;?
Top: Tea, Bamboo, Watermelon, Juniper Berries. Heart: Lotus, Mint, Black Currant, Rose, Jasmine. Base: Musk.
How long does mat; last?
Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is mat; loud?
Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.
What season is mat; best for?
Summer is the top pick (44%). Spring is second at 38%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for mat;?
Day wear leads at 94%. Night is a secondary pick at 6%.
Is mat; for men or women?
Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 58% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
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