Bamboo Harmony

To me this is a more subtle and refined version of the original formulation of Elizabeth Arden Green Tea, before they ramped the aquatic accord up. In the opening I get the bergamot and bitter orange, but don't detect much neroli. I then detect a clear matcha note, which is appreciated, since so many tea-centric fragrances fail to provide this. From here it moves into calone and fig leaf, which I guess is designed to give the impression of bamboo. The mimosa serves to camouflage the calone to a degree, saving it from tipping too far into 90's aquatic territory. After about an hour, the calone and mimosa back off, leaving a dryer green scent, with a hint of something like fresh tobacco leaf (maybe that's holly?). Physiologically, I found this scent to be energising rather than calming, so a choice for wearing on a day when you've got lots to do. I would have preferred a bit more neroli to tame the bitterness in the opening, as it didn't feel entirely cohesive with the rest of the experience. I also would have like either the florals in the midnotes to be a little more prominent, or the calone a little less, because while I could detect floral notes, I felt like I had to wade through more calone than desired to get to them. Overall, I really like this release. As many others have mentioned, it just doesn't provide sufficient value considering how light it is. I would probably burn through a bottle of this 5x faster than many of Kilian's other scents. If it came in a 125ml bottle at the same price I think it would be worthwhile. Maybe if I can find a bottle at half the price I'll consider getting it. The only other downside is that since it is so similar smelling to EA Green Tea, and that fragrance was so widely worn back in the day, many people will assume you're wearing a $20 chemist perfume.

Wonderful creation by Kilian that is rather unusual and exotic. Green, fresh, somewhat aquatic but not in the 90ies "Cool Water" kind of way, but more in the sense of a green pond by the waterlilies as you relax with a cup of green tea. Very interesting and "fresh" in a new, not yet done fashion. While there may be some reminiscence of the sweeter, denser cousin GUCCI II Pour Homme, this one here is just so otherworldly and exotically new. I somehow wished the bamboo element was stronger, but the creation was to tell a story around the bamboo concept of serving green tea in a cup made from the plant material, whilst indulging in the art and crafts of writing some very personal Calligraphy memoirs. How can you not get carried away in the many myths and deep secrets of the Orient, be that the bustling city of Hong Kong or the tranquility of China's countryside with ricefields and tea plantations as far as the eyes can reach. After the fresh citrus bergamot/ bitter orange opening, the fragrance settles well into a slightly floral, green, exotic skin scent that keeps you cool, calm and collected during those hot and humid summer days and nights. Ideal for those who seek a bit of zen in our often all too hectic and overcomplicated world. Great concept scent. Creativity 9/10. Moderate sillage but good longevity. Calming and soothing skin scent. Perfect for summer. Understated, sophisticated and refined in an organic and natural way.

bamboo harmony is such a good name for this. sophisticated, clean, relaxing soft bamboo tea; silver mountain water vibes when you spray it but dries down to soft and herbal tea and a touch creamy (making it lean slightly feminine in the realm of fresh citruses but its very unisex objectively), i would love to smell this on a man its just giving fresh and like u just took a shower with herbal scented products so that can be any gender It reminds me of my rich beauty-queen aunt who would always use luxury cosmetics, if you went near her after she just took a shower she would have this clean, luxury herbal skincare products smell - alot like this. It wasnt pungent, nor subtle, and it would leave the air smelling really pleasant and refreshing when she’d walk past. its very calming to the nose, good for post shower and a pleasant sophisticated cirtrus for holiday, however only lasts about 2 hours on me as most other kilian scents...this one in particular i wouldve probably carried with me and resprayed anyway sinxe the scent profile is quite soft , ill be spraying it every hour whether or not the longevity is there 😂 citrus has never been my thing but ones like this or SMW i really really like for some reason; i aspire to be my rich aunt and am gonna try smelling like fresh lux skincare more often

A gorgeous soft green number with first-class citrus, breathtaking tea, a horrifying sticker price and desperately weak longevity. Sends me on an emotional rollercoaster EVERY SINGLE TIME, as the exhilarating highs of the first citrussy burst (just impeccably clean and refreshing, and to me un-synthetic) and the thrill of its super-classy take on tea evaporate insanely quickly - within 45minutes usually to my nose, on skin or fabrics. They leave behind a really upmarket but much more anonymous and generic green, which lingers for maybe a couple of hours more very close to the skin ... leaving ME quietly fuming and feeling a little cheated. If you love OJ Qi, Wulong Cha, Vuitton Cactus Garden, Dior The Cachemire, then this is a trip to the same type of high-class summer-green country club, but at an even scarier cost and with lesser performance. An unbeatably restorative smell but by no means unique, and even if you took a bright shiny pair of garden shears to its RRP and chopped it in half, it would still be overpriced. Unless you're an absolute purist, stronger and longer-lasting citrus teas can be found all over the market. As with Kilian Imperial Tea, but less so - I still kinda pine for it, but know that the highs just never last. Oh confusion!

Bamboo Harmony opens with a vibrant but not sharp citrus accord, where the zesty brightness of bergamot and the slightly bitter, tangy essence of bigarade converge, imparting an immediate freshness. Not juicy and sweet nor piercing and bathroom-cleaner like but rather crisp and clean, invigorating the senses with a most likeable shine. As the initial citric notes settle, the rejuvenating scent of white tea, light and slightly floral emerges, with just a tinge of flour-like powderiness. A green, woody and slightly sour accord then fades into appearance, which I assume must be the bamboo. Vegetal in quality yet of a pleasant airy and mellow-sweet profile, its stalk-like, green facets tinged olive add to the otherwise simple freshie a layer of earthy yet cohesive complexity. I get a bit of fig leaf too, a tad milky but more natural green leaf than sap—not too prominent but I suppose would add a little cream to the crop. Overall a, well, harmonious scent, refreshing and green yet masterfully balanced with a multitude of citric, floral and milky facets. Refined and particularly brilliant in humid weather, this one is a real delicacy!