More about Clive Christian Matsukita
Matsukita is a woody chypre from the Clive Christian Crown Collection, reviving a scent first created in 1892 and inspired by a Japanese princess whose elegance captivated the Victorian court. Bergamot, pink pepper and nutmeg open bright and faceted before a heart of mate tea, Chinese jasmine and jasmine sambac settles 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 the fragrance moves from fresh to faintly smoky.
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.




