Thé Yulong Soie de Nacre

I've smelt this scent before. I'm pretty sure this is being pumped in the AC unit of a nearby 5 star hotel lobby and the adjoining mall beneath. I don't fault them for choosing this. This is a gorgeous sweet chinese tea scent that is not cloying or headache inducing. In fact it's quite calming and puts you in a luxurious yet oriental frame of mind. It's easy to want to overspray this because it's such a delicate scent (I sprayed it 5x) but you don't really need to. If you do, You'll be greeted by a sharp alcohol smell at the start but it disappears quickly and the tea and matcha scent will start to bloom. Minus the alcohol because of the overspray, this has a beautiful and expensive smelling opening. This is an EDT so I don't expect this to last. I'm also not getting much projection or sillage. I wish Armani release this as an EDP. Linear in development (at least on my skin). Very unisex but leans feminine. UPDATE: 3 hours in and the scent is down to the bone so even for an EDT, longevity is disappointing. The vetiver is incredibly faint. They really didn't put much in. I have to really press my nose on the part of skin I sprayed this to get faint traces of it. I guess there's still some musk. I'm not sure where the iris in the note breakdown came from cause I detected none.

From the first spray, you’re hit with this bright, refreshing burst of green tea and zesty bergamot. It feels super uplifting, kind of like sipping on a chilled iced tea on a warm day As it settles, you get this beautiful heart of jasmine that adds a soft, floral touch. It’s elegant but not overpowering, which I really appreciate. The jasmine blends so nicely with the tea, giving it that fresh vibe without being too heavy or sweet. It feels perfect for someone who loves light, floral scents. The base brings in a subtle creaminess that rounds it all out. It adds a bit of warmth without turning it into a rich, heavy fragrance, which is great if you want something you can wear every day without feeling overwhelmed. Wearing this scent feels like an effortless way to feel fresh and put together. It’s perfect for casual outings, brunch with friends, or just lounging around on a sunny day. If you enjoy floral and fresh fragrances that aren’t too sweet or heavy

This was a blind buy for me. It’s a calming fragrance. I get the cardamom in the opening, but it’s very mellow. There isn’t any lemon or bergamot in this scent, which is a shame. I feel those notes would have given it more of an uplifting sparkle, which it’s lacking for me. The citrus in this scent comes from the Mandarin. It does kind of remind me of a Lipton ice tea, something I’d always buy on holiday in tropical climates, so I feel this would be very refreshing in hot weather. This is still love and an 8 or 9 / 10 for me. I bought the glitter bottle, which is stunning, but ridiculously overpriced for an eau de toilette! This is also a skin scent. I’m happy to have it in my collection regardless .... However I’m still looking for the ultimate uplifting lemon Lipton ice tea scent.

The version I tested is the iridescent/pearly liquid one; visually, I don’t think it differs from the OG. This is a fresh, lotion-like green fragrance that radiates luxury. The citrusy freshness never overrides the creamy texture or that gorgeous tea accord; the tea here is exceptionally refined. It doesn’t sit in a “teapot” phase; instead, it appears as fresh, green, tender leaves. Even though both black and green tea are listed, this wears like a truly majestic white tea to my nose. It’s not earthy at all; rather, it moves with a soft ambrette haze that gives it a gentle, elegant warmth. Absolutely delightful. For anyone seeking the scent of a luxurious hotel lobby, this is pure morphine. Tag(s): Tea, luxurious, creamy, fresh

I bought this after finding my obsession with LV Imagination. I was on the hunt for tea fragrances. This is such a gorgeous, elegant, and soft fragrance. It’s one of the first fragrances I’ve worn but didn’t mind that it had little projection. It’s lasted 14 hours on my clothes, even after sweating and mowing the lawn. Crazy longevity, but it does have that weak EDT projection, which I am fine with. Everything in this is perfectly blended. It’s warm but fresh, sweet but sharp. This one has been done to perfection in every way except for the longevity. Yes, the glitter is on my clothes, but really only visible in certain lighting. It’s a cute touch 😌 ADD: the lack of projection did end up bothering me. I decluttered it.