d’Annam | Matcha Soft Serve Eau de Parfum
Matcha Soft Serve is a strikingly photorealistic fragrance from the "Memories of Japan" collection. It perfectly captures the transition from the earthy, bitter-green snap of whisked ceremonial-grade matcha to the smooth, lactonic sweetness of artisanal ice cream. This isn't a generic sweet gourmand; it's a sophisticated study in textures, moving from the "grassy" vibrancy of the tea into a warm, toasted vanilla waffle cone drydown. It is a calming, refined scent that feels like a quiet moment of calm in a bustling Japanese tea house.
Olfactory Pyramid:
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Top Notes: Ceremonial Matcha, Roasted Green Tea
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Heart Notes: Creamy Milk Accord, Translucent Florals
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Base Notes: Vanilla Bean, Toasted Waffle Cone
Vibe: Sophisticated, earthy-green, zen, and subtly sweet.
Common Questions
What are the notes in d'Annam Matcha Soft Serve? Matcha and green tea at the top, a creamy milk accord with soft florals in the heart, and vanilla and waffle cone in the base. Composed by Anh Ngo.
Is it a gourmand? Yes, a light one, like matcha ice cream: green tea and milk over vanilla.
Should I sample it first? Start with the 1.5mL sample and wear the perfume for a few days before moving to the 50mL.
More from d'Annam: White Rice, Japanese Whiskey and Chapter 2 Discovery Set: Memories of Japan.