French Avenue
Essence De Matcha
Best Le Labo Matcha 26 Dupe
78% MatchInspired by $274 originalSave ~$247 (90%)
Accuracy Breakdown
Overall Accuracy78%
You Save90% ($247)
The Scoop
Essence De Matcha captures the fresh, herbaceous character of Matcha 26 quite well, with a comparable citrus-forward opening and matcha-centric heart. However, the clone tends to feel slightly softer in projection and doesn't quite match the sophisticated layering and longevity of the original, which is more refined and complex.
Key Differences
The clone has slightly weaker sillage and longevity (typically 4-5 hours versus 6-7 on the original). French Avenue's version is cleaner and more linear, lacking some of the nuanced tea and woody depth found in Le Labo's version.