More about Clive Christian Matsukita
Matsukita by Clive Christian is a 2021 unisex woody chypre from the Clive Christian Crown Collection, reviving a scent created in 1892 and inspired by a Japanese princess whose elegance captivated the Victorian court. Clive Christian Matsukita opens bright and faceted, with top notes of bergamot, pink pepper and nutmeg. The heart notes of mate tea, Chinese jasmine and jasmine sambac settle over guaiac wood. Balsam fir, woodsy notes, musk and amber close the composition with a dry, resinous calm. Reviewers single out the photorealistic tea note and the seamless way Matsukita moves from fresh to faintly smoky. Wearers reach for it mostly in spring and fall, in the daytime first, then the evening and the office. Choose it for a fresh, spicy-woody scent with tea and jasmine in mild weather.
Featured Notes
Matsukita opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, a heart of Mate, Chinese Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac, Guaiac Wood, a base of Balsam Fir, Woodsy Notes, Musk, Amber.
- Top Notes
- Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Nutmeg
- Heart Notes
- Mate, Chinese Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac, Guaiac Wood
- Base Notes
- Balsam Fir, Woodsy Notes, Musk, Amber
Longevity & Projection
Matsukita by Clive Christian offers long-lasting longevity with strong projection, best suited to spring and fall and daytime.
What does Matsukita smell like?
Matsukita opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, develops into a heart of Mate, Chinese Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac, Guaiac Wood, and settles into a base of Balsam Fir, Woodsy Notes, Musk, Amber. The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.
How long does Matsukita last?
Based on aggregated user reviews, Matsukita has long-lasting longevity with strong projection. Performance varies with skin chemistry, season and how much you apply, so try a 2 ml or 5 ml decant first to see how it lasts on your skin before committing to a full bottle.
What's similar to Matsukita?
Fragrances with a similar character include Percival, Gentle Fluidity Silver, Rehab. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Matsukita — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
Where can I buy Matsukita samples?
You can buy authentic Matsukita by Clive Christian samples and decants at Scento, hand-decanted from original full-sized bottles sourced through authorised European retailers. Choose from the sizes currently available on this product page, order online, and get tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries — so you can wear the real fragrance before committing to a full bottle. Availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.
Matsukita by Clive Christian is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, offers long-lasting longevity, projects with strong sillage.




