Freedom Musk Matcha | 45 Eau de Parfum

I held off buying anything from the Freedom line for the longest time because as a huge Kayali fan, I knew I’d end up loving them and then be disappointed that most of them are only available in a 10ml. Eventually, FOMO got the better of me and I bought the small 1.5ml sample set. Then I immediately purchased the full 10ml sample set, because of course, they are all fantastic. Musk Matcha is my favourite from the collection, closely followed by Musk Bouquet and Musk Latte. Frustratingly, I wasn’t too bothered about Musk Santal - which is the only one you can get in a bigger size! Musk Matcha is creamy, a little fresh and green in the beginning. It’s not too grassy or sweet. Then the oat milk comes in with this delicate sweetness and signature musk. I don’t know why it works, but it just does! This was everything I was hoping Define Me’s Nearly Nude would be (which I do still enjoy) but here, the oat milk and musk really take centre stage, whereas NN is soapy and herbal. Mona - please give the people what they want and release these as bigger sizes!

LOVE. i can't stop sniffing my wrists. my favorite from the collection. such a lovely (not to mention addicting) warm matcha latte in oat milk scent. not too green, not too sweet, not too citrusy, not too overpowering. cannot stress how much of a nice blend this one is. another win for the KAYALI brand. it's very likeable in my opinion- but don't get me wrong, nothing here is generic... it's different without alienating buyers who would normally buy mass appealing perfumes. although you have to love lactonic perfumes to be into this, so i wouldn't say it's blind buy safe as lactonic translates to sour to some skin chemistry. i just happen to really favor this kind of DNA. call me crazy, but i can see this being an all year round scent. once they release this in their bigger bottles, it's OVER for yum pistachio and this would be my go-to kayali perfume. as for the "opening is better than the dry down" reviews, i think it has more to do so with the performance. it's just not long lasting. sadly.

wow! This is really special. I adore this scent profile; it's so unexpected for a "Sephora brand". It smells very niche. It opens with a bright, slightly citrusy matcha powder, then settles into a cozy, warm and sweet musk. The oatmilk really brings this to a new level for me. The drydown is enveloping and comforting. It isn't sickly sweet or lactonic in a dessert way its more of a dusty, nutty and smooth sweetness. It's just so pleasant to my nose! I typically really struggle with lactonic perfumes because they tend to be wayyyyyy too sweet and get cloying very quickly, but I can never get tired of this! If you prefer something sweeter or are expecting a gourmand matcha latte scent, this might not be for you. I don't think it's a safe blind buy. You have to like the smell of oats!! But if you love the nutty, almost dusty and earthy quality of matcha powder and mild smooth sweetness like me, you will probably love this. Wish there was a full size!

Wow it really does smell like an iced matcha latte!! It's sooooo creamy and lactonic - it never goes sour like so many milky perfumes. The bergamot and apple in the opening help give the perfume a bit of complexity that I think is much needed. They provide some brightness and even a little bit of fruitiness that is really interesting! After the opening settles, the oatmilk note REALLY starts to evolve alongside the earthiness and greenness of the matcha. Musk matcha is less sweet than I was expecting, instead remaining more authentic to a matcha latte experience which is less sugary sweet and more creamy and earthy instead. The only negatives are the projection and longevity are not the best - as expected with Kayali. You'll definitely get whiffs of yourself for a couple hours but overall it leans more intimate. Rating: 7.8/10

I'm surprised how much I like this! I smelled it at Sephora the other day and I couldn't stop thinking about it, to the point that I ended up picking it up the next day. It's grassy and little sweet but also slightly creamy/smooth. To me it definitely does smell like matcha. I'm afraid to wear it though because I know this is definitely NOT going to smell good to everyone... I'm also finding that it sits better on clothes than on skin for me. Maybe I'll wear this to bed or something.

I looooove this perfume. It’s a very sweet and elevated matcha, with the addition of musk. Cold weather friendly. I’m also a true Haitian girlie and love a sweet vetiver accord. I didn’t really vibe with the matcha note in Princess by Killian and thought I was just a matcha hater but some past purchases have convinced me otherwise (So Matcha Business candle by FM). If you like to layer with perfume oils, try the matcha scents from Siren Song Elixir’s Boba Shoppe line.

I bought the whole Freedom musk collection and this one is definitely my favorite. Unfortunately i don’t get too strong of a matcha note.. But on me the oatmeal, Vanilla, and milk notes are really prominent which I love. Its a super creamy and cozy fragrance and almost salty in a way? Which im guessing is the oatmeal and milk notes. After a while it almost turns fresh in kind of a baby lotion way. Love layering this with Vanilla 28, and Super unisex in my opinion.

On me, these notes smell like a delicious vanilla green tea latte. The notes are pretty linear, but last longer than any Kayali perfume. I know, I know, they are meant to be layered, but the performance is typically weak even after layering. Nonetheless, this is on of the few scents from this house that smells intriguing, unique and lasts 3-6 hrs on me. I grabbed the travel bottle but will buy a full bottle if released. This is a must have for my collection.

Waited so long to try this, & now i’m kind of mad that i did. This took me by surprise i had really low expectations. Kayali is usually a hit or complete miss for me. The opening is a photorealistic matcha & matcha tea leaves. It’s bitter at first but oh so lovely as a matcha fan. 10 minutes in you start to get that creamy milky note, & lastly the musk shines in the end. It’s super lactonic, cozy, & super yummy. A true matcha latte scent in my opinion.

This is comfort. It’s 2009 and you’re fresh out of the bath and covered in Aveno lotion lovingly applied by mom. The evening brings a warm breeze and the orange sunlight is dappled on the slightly dusty walls of your childhood bathroom. She kisses your forehead and tucks you in as the earthy smell of early fall rushes into your open window. Your only job is to rest. Things are simple and sweet like the oatmeal you’ll eat for breakfast the next morning.

Open white flower bed you picked from the garden this morning, smelling the freshness of the morning dew in nature just bring tranquility to begin your day. You carefully placed the flowers on your breakfast table to look for an earthenware vase that matches the vibe. Grab your coffee cup and oat milk for breakfast on the way. Sipping your matcha latte with oat milk while you can still smell the flowers on the table is the perfect way to start my day.

Wow I didn’t think I would like this as much as I do! I think this is my first time experiencing oat milk as the star of the show, and omg, it’s so great?! It’s more prominent than the matcha somehow but the matcha is still there, adding some grassiness + green tea just behind that creamy oat milk. This is very soothing and relaxing. Kept me sane on a crowded bus this morning on my way to work.

So simple, soft and calming. The true perfect everyday, skin scent. But for how quiet and intimate it is, the price really is not worth it :( But this is seriously one of the best everyday type scents I've ever smelled!! I mostly smell the matcha, mate and musk. It's a very unique smell because its undoubtedly green but in a powdery, milky way. Not herbal or plant-y at all. I love her!!

Sooooooo delicious omg. Super cozy and comforting.. like I genuinely feel calmed after smelling this <3. Pretty addicting actually.. the opening specifically is heavenly but I really enjoy the whole wear process. I fr can’t stop smelling it. If Starbucks had an oat milk matcha cream cold foam whatever I’d imagine it’d smell like this !.. we need a full size of this one ASAP PLEASEEE

Starts off with a bright burst of bergamot, and settles in nicely to a grassy matcha, smoothed over by the oat milk, creamy sandalwood, and musk in the mid and dry down. Like I'm sipping a realistic, bright and sweeter matcha latte. Still creamy, but just the right amount of green and sweet. Perfect for clean matcha vibes.

Love this one! Probably my second favourite from the Freedom Musk line (first being musk santal). It's a realistic matcha latte, but the opening is a bright bergamot with a hint of vanilla. The more it settles on the skin the earthier, greener and more balanced it becomes, though the oat milk is present throughout.

a few months ago, I bought the dove turmeric milk & lemon drop body wash. I have been pining for ANY other body care items with a similar scent, and when I smelled this perfume in sephora I realized that it smells so similar! so so happy with this one. it was definitely my favorite out of the new freedom line.

A calm, green, powdery matcha fragrance that feels authentic rather than sugary. Great for matcha lovers and for fans of Kilian Princess (I am both) who want a greener, more grown up daytime option. The musk keeps everything soft and close to the skin, so it never becomes too sharp or too herbal.

For me, it's very reminiscent of oat based lotion. Not bold enough to hold my interest but its cozy and inoffensive, down to earth vibes, skin lotion scent. Can definitely get the matcha/mate on first spray. Dry down is creamy and musky, but still "Aveeno oat lotion".

Smells green and milky just like it should. I love it and I don't even like to drink matcha. Tested it along with other Kayalis and it is the only one that had good longevity. I like Kayali but poor perfomances make me not want full bottle,but this time I do!