The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Uji Matcha launched in 2026 as a unisex fragrance from Becquer, composed by Jéssica Sofiatti. Its named inspiration is matcha, the finely ground green tea associated with Uji and with the ritual of whisking, pausing, and taking time. The source describes it as a tribute to that ceremony, translated into an aromatic green composition rather than a literal tea replica. Bergamot and tangerine bring brightness first, while cardamom and dried fallen leaves create a textured, gently spiced middle. Musk, tonka bean, vanilla, and cedarwood give the idea of tea a warm, polished base. The result is a fragrance built around contrast: fresh green notes against cream, spice, and woods.
The interesting part is how matcha works here without becoming a sweet food scent. The green notes establish a leafy, mineral impression, then bergamot and tangerine keep the opening clear and lively. Cardamom gives the heart a small lift of aromatic heat, while dried fallen leaves bring a darker, earthier edge. Down below, tonka bean and vanilla create a smooth creaminess that rounds the sharper tea character without burying it. Musk and cedarwood leave a soft trail, making the composition feel closer to a quiet room than a bright café.
The evolution
The opening starts with green notes, bergamot, and tangerine, giving Uji Matcha a clean citrus snap that feels cool and immediate. As that brightness settles, cardamom and dried fallen leaves take over with a more textured, herbal warmth. The green tea character is less about literal leaves than about atmosphere: a little bitter, a little earthy, and quietly contemplative. Later, musk, tonka bean, vanilla, and cedarwood change the temperature of the scent. It becomes creamier and warmer, though the green center keeps it from turning too soft. The drydown settles into a close, smooth trail of vanilla, tonka bean, musk, and cedar, with the green character still faintly present. Expect the brighter opening to soften while the base lingers close to the skin.
Cultural impact
Uji Matcha sits within Becquer's broader mood-and-place approach, where recognizable materials become personal records rather than straightforward genre labels. Its tea ritual reference connects fragrance to a familiar contemporary ritual of slowing down, while the green-and-creamy profile gives the collection a fresh, contemplative direction. It is a fragrance for people who like their scents to suggest a setting, not just a statement.
The House
BecquerBecquer is a fragrance name presented through expressive compositions built around recognizable materials and places. Its recent releases include Chaos Paulista, Not Vanilla, Vanilla Sugar, Original Leather, Rio Night, Buenos Aires, Spicy Cherry, New York, Tobacco + Bourbon, and Bonjour Paris. The range moves between leather, tobacco, vanilla, cherry, and travel-inspired names, giving Becquer a varied identity suited to collectors who enjoy fragrance as a personal record of mood, memory, and place. The available brand record does not establish Becquer’s founding year, founder, or perfumers, so its profile is best grounded in this documented catalogue rather than an assumed house history.
The Creator
Jéssica SofiattiWith training between Grasse and Paris and professional work in Italy, Sofiatti’s style is still emerging rather than fixed by a documented catalog. Her R&D background suggests a preference for controlled composition, clear olfactory structure, and ingredients chosen for their…
