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Mat; Male by Masakï Matsushïma, 2002

89% Positive Reviews
Rated #2445 in Fragrances

Posted
Malt;Male is a very casual fragrance in my opinion, suitable for the warmer spring and summer day wear and not much else. It has this strange quality that my inexperienced nose just can't pinpoint. It's most likely the parsley, but either way, it seems incredibly herbal and almost medicinal in the opening, with a little mint and citrus to give an intriguing fresh opening.

As it develops, it becomes more mellow and sweet, and you start to get a bit of that tea and the melon. Unfortunately I don't get much after that, which is a shame because I actually really enjoy the middle notes, but after this is just dissipates into nothing.

Which takes me on to the longevity. I get absolutely awful longevity. I think possibly the worst of anything I've tried on my skin. It lasts for about 2-3 hours before fading into the background, with you having to put your nose right up against the skin to smell the faintest of smells.

Linearity - 3/5
Longevity - 2/5
Projection - 3/5
Versatility - 2/5
Smell - 3/5
Overall rating - 2/5

A somewhat unique hot day fragrance, but the incredibly poor longevity and not many situations to wear this make me pass on a full bottle.

Posted
Minimalist herbs. It's cool but warms up after a while. Lightly salted and mint. The drydown is good. It's a very clean, herbal feel to it. That's the part I like. Very hesitant thumbs up as the opening really distracts me from the rest of the fragrance.

Posted
flowery and green.very cheap . good scent but i am not a fan of the earthy,fresh,floral types. plus paul smith the original does it better.

Posted
I have to agree with a previous reviewer... After a couple of hours, the base of green, sappy wood - bamboo, I suppose - with some dusty, fruity florals hanging on in there, is really, really good.

But the shrill opening, like an animated, brightly coloured confectionery counter, commandeered by some frightening ninja lychees and a samurai watermelon, attacking your olfactory organ with lots of sharp little citrus swords and badly-aimed berry nunchucks, is enjoyably strange but not particularly pleasant.

Posted
It's a fresh, sensual and vibrant scent. There is little competition out there, Versace Eau Fraiche having a similar scent but with a younger appeal. It's not strong but does strike that great accord between green, floral and musky without being too feminine.

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I am a fan of mat;male, but only felt it pungent when I first wore it. After a few more tries, however, I began to appreciate its concept of contradiction. While its flowery sweetness is warm, inviting, and really feminine sometimes, sharp lines are drawn by the spicy notes of juniper berry and white leather, which make the scent tender and stern at the same time. A very unique blend indeed.

Posted
Fresh, citrusy, fruity, green, a little spicy none of the notes overbalancing the others. To my nose, the grapefruit, bay leaves, mint, and parsley come though nicely in the opening, in a citrus / green accord that is pleasant but not really anything special. The middle notes are dominated by the watermelon with a strong rose note supporting it. And the base provides primarily white cedar and leather with a bit of musk I feel theres something missing in the base. Its a nice fragrance and Ive worn it several times but never really got into it. There is nothing in it that I dislike, but there is nothing in it that really grabs me, either.

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I got this fragrance as a gift, this is one that I hate and love. I love the dry down, but I just can't stand the top notes. Call me crazy, but the top notes smell like piss. Even though I love the dry down (aromatic/green/ spicy), I just can't stand the top notes, therefore I can't really use it.

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It starts out with a fresher, cooler, lighter, less sweet version of the licorice in Very Male. More like traditional men's cologne anise, but not quite. I don't know where I get the licorice/anise from and in the drydown it disappears, turning into a more fennel-like scent. Green and spicy/herbal/aromatic, a quite classic masculine scent.
Mat; Male by Masakï Matsushïma, 2002
Description:

A fresh spicy blend in a unique bottle.

Details:
DetailValue
Launched Date2002
GenderMen
PerfumerJean Jacques [Takasago]
AvailabilityIn Production
ByMasakï Matsushïma
Bottle DesignerMasakï Matsushïma
NotesCardamom, Tea, Grapefruit, Bamboo Sap, Blackcurrant, Bulgarian Rose, Watermelon, Mint, Parsley
Base Notes
Middle Notes
Top Notes
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