French Avenue Essence de Matcha vs Mykonos Down to Earth
Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Le Labo Thé Matcha 26.
At a glance
French Avenue Essence de Matcha costs £44 and Mykonos Down to Earth costs £58.50, so French Avenue Essence de Matcha is £14.50 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 19 distinct notes listed across both (16%). French Avenue Essence de Matcha is EDP and listed as unisex, while Mykonos Down to Earth is Extrait and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Le Labo Thé Matcha 26.
French Avenue Essence de Matcha
Essence de Matcha is a unisex Eau de Parfum built around orange, lemon and fig, followed by matcha tea, apricot and osmanthus over sandalwood and Atlas cedar. It is a green aromatic fragrance with a soft fruity centre and a dry woody finish.
Mykonos Down to Earth
Down to Earth is a unisex Extrait de Parfum from Mykonos built around fig, matcha tea, bergamot, incense and cinnamon over cashmere wood, orange and modern woody amber materials, before vetiver, cedar and sandalwood settle into the base. It is widely compared with Le Labo Thé Matcha 26, but Mykonos makes the profile darker, smokier and more obviously woody.
Comparison
| French Avenue Essence de Matcha | Mykonos Down to Earth | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.0/10 · 1 review | 6.6/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 6.5/10 | No rating |
| Projection | 6.0/10 | No rating |
| Scent accuracy | 7.5/10 | No rating |
| Value for money | 8.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Price | £44 | £58.50 |
| Concentration | EDP | Extrait |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Inspired by | Le Labo Thé Matcha 26 | Le Labo Thé Matcha 26 |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
French Avenue Essence de Matcha
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Heart Notes
Base Notes
Mykonos Down to Earth
Top Notes
Heart Notes
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Shared Notes
3 shared notes.
How the notes differ
French Avenue Essence de Matcha lists Lemon, Matcha Tea, Apricot, Osmanthus and Atlas Cedar that Mykonos Down to Earth does not.
Mykonos Down to Earth lists Matcha Green Tea, Bergamot, Incense, Cinnamon, Cashmere Wood, Figolide, Milk, Orcanox, Vetiver, Cedar and Santamanol that French Avenue Essence de Matcha does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
French Avenue Essence de Matcha
Mykonos Down to Earth
Both share Woody, Amber, Citrus, Aromatic and Green. French Avenue Essence de Matcha also lists Fresh, Floral, Gourmand and Fruity. Mykonos Down to Earth also lists Sweet, Smoky, Earthy, Powdery, Cinnamon, Warm spicy, Incense and Spicy.
Vibes
French Avenue Essence de Matcha
Mykonos Down to Earth
Both share Modern. French Avenue Essence de Matcha also lists Fresh, Clean, Powerful, Light and Gourmand. Mykonos Down to Earth also lists Sweet and Warm.
Occasions
French Avenue Essence de Matcha
Mykonos Down to Earth
Both share Daytime, Office and Spring. French Avenue Essence de Matcha also lists Summer, Daily, Travel, Work, Everyday, Relaxed and Mornings. Mykonos Down to Earth also lists Autumn.
Performance
French Avenue Essence de Matcha
Mykonos Down to Earth
Both share Moderate performance. French Avenue Essence de Matcha also lists Moderate projection, Powerful, Close range and Subtle. Mykonos Down to Earth also lists Long lasting.
Style lane
French Avenue Essence de Matcha
Mykonos Down to Earth
French Avenue Essence de Matcha lists Fruity floral. Mykonos Down to Earth lists Woody aromatic.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins French Avenue Essence de Matcha (6.5/10)
- Projection: Wins French Avenue Essence de Matcha (6.0/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins French Avenue Essence de Matcha (7.5/10)
- Value for money: Wins French Avenue Essence de Matcha (8.0/10)
- Price: Wins French Avenue Essence de Matcha (£44)
French Avenue Essence de Matcha leads on value for money and lower price.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. French Avenue Essence de Matcha has 1 community review and Mykonos Down to Earth has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, French Avenue Essence de Matcha or Mykonos Down to Earth?
French Avenue Essence de Matcha costs £44 and Mykonos Down to Earth costs £58.50, so French Avenue Essence de Matcha is £14.50 cheaper.
Which is better value, French Avenue Essence de Matcha or Mykonos Down to Earth?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Essence de Matcha 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and Mykonos Down to Earth 6.0 out of 10, so French Avenue Essence de Matcha rates higher.
What notes do French Avenue Essence de Matcha and Mykonos Down to Earth share?
They share 3 notes: Orange, Fig and Sandalwood.
Which occasions suit French Avenue Essence de Matcha and Mykonos Down to Earth?
French Avenue Essence de Matcha is tagged for Daytime, Office, Spring, Summer, Daily, Travel, Work, Everyday, Relaxed and Mornings. Mykonos Down to Earth is tagged for Daytime, Office, Autumn and Spring.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.