Best Matsukita by Clive Christian Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Matsukita by Clive Christian is a woody chypre with a refined balance of fresh and warm elements. It opens with bright bergamot and spicy pink pepper layered over green tea, while a heart of jasmine and fir creates a floral-woody contrast. The base blends nutmeg, sandalwood, guaiac wood, musk, and amber for a sophisticated depth. Those drawn to elegant woods and nuanced spices with a fresh, aromatic lift will find Matsukita distinctive in its composition.
Chaco by Nissaba £125.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- cedarwood
- gaiac / guaiac wood
- green tea
- mate tea
- petitgrain
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- green
Chaco is the second largest primary forest of Latin America, called the "impenetrable forest" for its incredibly dense formation. This Paraguayan forest is the only place in the world where gaiac wood grows, known locally as palo santo. The region is also prized by perfumers as source of petitgrain essential oil, as well yerba maté tea leaves. Chaco the fragrance is a cologne style built around a refined tea structure. Perfumer Alexandra Monet placed the petitgrain and maté in conversation with each other, heightening each other’s mellow greenness in the process. Palo santo, with its woody, salty and smoky facets, brings warmth and sensuality, resulting in a unique unisex signature with lightness and modern elegance.
No. 89 by Floris £83.33
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- geranium
- neroli
- nutmeg
- oakmoss
- sandalwood
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- citrusy
- woody
No. 89 has been an icon among the Floris collection for over 60 years. First crafted in 1951, No. 89 takes its name from the number of their flagship shop on Jermyn Street.
Ian Fleming who was a customer of Floris mentions No. 89 in his James Bond universe.
No. 89 is a classic and timeless mix of fresh citruses, sparkly spices and aromatic herbs resting on sandalwood and oakmoss. There is an adventurous romantic twist in the formula though: a drop of rose.
No. 89 could be a fragrance for the quintessential English gentleman.
St. Paul's by Exaltatum £108.33
- Key notes:
- amber
- bergamot
- frankincense
- incense
- labdanum
- orange blossom
- pink pepper
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- leather
- vintage/old school
- woody
The floriental baroquesque parfum St. Paul's embodies an adoration and admiration to the spectacular era of Baroque. This style in architecture, music, art, sculpture demonstrates exalted movements, clear details, intense light and dark shadows, emotional exuberance, richness, extravaganza, which distinct baroque from other style.
The English baroque represents iconic St. Paul's Cathedral, which dome has long dominated the London skyline.
The perfume opens with the precious orange flower and jasmine absolutes with a hint of dried and juicy fruits, contrasting with the darker woody and balsamic base.
Naked Dance by Oddity £141.67
- Key notes:
- gaiac / guaiac wood
- green tea
- incense
- orris (iris root)
- rice
- sandalwood
- white musk
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Naked Dance is an olfactory impression of our lives at home, where we jazz through space filled with our attachments, memories and comforts in bliss of intimate liberty to be ourselves.
.Oddity bottles are an art object that combines traditional craftsmanship with modern design. Each piece is topped with handmade cap made to order individually from wood scraps and epoxy resin. The irregular shape is unique endoved with imperfect beauty of raw materials and the craftsmanship that folds them into an artful piece.
Master perfumer
Mark Buxton
Neon Night by MINT £141.67
- Key notes:
- gaiac / guaiac wood
- green tea
- mandarin
- peony
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- floral
- woody
Azure line
Perfumer: Hamid Merati-Kashani
Admire the disco ball citrus opening, shooting specs of bergamot, green tea and juicy mandarin in all directions at the carefree, fresh flowers party.
Osmanthus by Molinard £54.17
- Key notes:
- apricot
- bergamot
- orris (iris root)
- osmanthus
- pink pepper
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- woody
The Flower of the Rising Sun!
The blooms of osmanthus, also known as sweet olive, exude sweet, fruity, leathery notes. In its creation bearing the blossom’s name, Molinard presents a surprising twist, blending the intoxicating floral notes of jasmine and tuberose with an irresistibly velvety duet of iris powder and apricot.
A sensuously carnal creation brimming with insouciance and freedom!
Carine by Carine Roitfeld £158.33
- Key notes:
- amber
- jasmine
- patchouli
- pink pepper
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- vintage/old school
- woody
A self-possessed perfume for a person who doesn’t need anything, but craves everything. This is excess with control, 70s-era Bianca Jagger wearing Halston, lighting up the Studio 54 dance floor. Carine is a fiercely chic patchouli with an ample gardenia and jasmine cleavage, trussed in a corset of vetiver. Sighs of rose and amber sail through the trail of this Dominique Ropion composition. Confident, elegant, insolent.
Marbella by CARNER £125.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- jasmine
- peach
- pink pepper
- rose
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
An aromatic, dreamy citrus scent inspired by the sumptuous Andalusician city of Marbella. With rose, amber and peach this perfume is fresh, floral and sophisticated.
Bel Air by Molinard £54.17
- Key notes:
- amber
- bergamot
- jasmine
- mandarin
- white musk
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
- spicy
A floral flight of a thousand fragrances from the Pays de Grasse.
Bel Air, in a contemporary interpretation, exalts the most exquisite flowers of Grasse in a sumptuous, luminous bouquet.
A fragrance in which Centifolia rose, jasmine, tuberose, iris, violet, and mimosa bloom sensuously, eternally. A genuine jewel of light, the bottle is a faithful replica of its predecessor, now tenderly tinged with coral. Bel Air, inspired by an idyllic garden, enchants the eye and heart with its petite pastel flask that radiates intensely bucolic beauty.
Sugardaddy by Fugazzi £170.83
- Key notes:
- amber
- bergamot
- cloves
- jasmine
- patchouli
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- fruity
- spicy
Warm sunshine at twilight. Tangerine dances with bergamot in this cashmere, jasmine and patchouli-based choreography. With a whopping 50% of perfume oil, this extrait is persuasive enough to beguile any unsuspecting soul who crosses your path.
About Matsukita by Clive Christian
- What defines the woody chypre character of Matsukita?
- Matsukita’s woody chypre nature comes from the interplay of bergamot and pink pepper top notes, a floral heart of jasmine and fir, and a base combining nutmeg, sandalwood, guaiac wood, musk and amber. This blend balances fresh, spicy, floral and warm woody elements.
- How does Matsukita differ from other woody chypres on this list?
- Matsukita uniquely balances fresh green tea and pink pepper spice with a floral woody heart and a rich amber base. Other fragrances may emphasise sweeter, fruitier, powdery, or incense facets, or lean more heavily on traditional chypre notes like oakmoss or patchouli.
- Are these fragrances suitable for both men and women?
- Most fragrances in this selection have unisex appeal due to their woody, fresh and floral notes. However, personal preference and the fragrance’s character—such as sweetness or spiciness—will influence suitability for individual tastes.









