Thé Yulong

My friend recommended this to me. At first I was indifferent to the recommendation because although I am a tea fanatic, I do not like the marketing by Jackson Wang (or any other celebrity, to be honest - couldn't care less about them), and the fragrance is overpriced, despite the scent being actually excellent. In Asia, everyone mentions Wang's name when talking about this fragrance. That's why I kept putting this off my mind until now. So eventually I decided to give it a go because my friend really recommended it and she thought I would love it. And I do. I really do. It's luminescent, uplifting, and very calming, as expected of oolong tea scent. There is citrus in the opening but the good thing about this is the tea stays linear on the skin. It is overpriced, but it is also a joy to use. I never was a fan of any of the Armani fragrances in the general line (i.e. Acqua di Giò) but I am now a fan of this one. It is such a beautiful scent. It does NOT smell like Elizabeth Arden's Green Tea. I'm surprised why people say it is similar. The difference is heaven and hell, with EA being like a toilet freshener whereas this one doesn't. However, I do get resemblances to Bvlgari Eau Thé Vert (though I much prefer this one personally) and MITH Another Tea (the latter can only be bought in Thailand and Taiwan, I believe, but I wouldn't recommend you taking the trip for just a bottle of fragrance.) My verdict: overpriced, but excellent. If you have the chance and happen to love tea in fragrances, you shouldn't miss this.

Thé Yulong is the fragrance that changed my perspective on perfumery as a whole and jump-started my fragrance journey (specifically for aromatherapy). I have generally avoided fragrances for most of my young life as I would almost always get a splitting headache after having my nose holes assaulted by cheap, potent, and heavily indolic perfume. This was not the case with Thé Yulong. The frag opens with a fresh citrus but not at all painfully sharp (like my experience with Elizabeth Arden's Green Tea), followed by a soft green earthiness with slight bitterness. Then, it develops into a delicious creamy green tea with hints of jasmine and sweetness. My nose doesn't seem to pick up any black tea here... But I really enjoy the skin-scent it leaves. Not sure how to describe it- it simply elevates my natural scent. Thé Yulong seems to perform better in cooler weather. I believe it could also work in summer, but be warned; the frag is completely snuffed out in high humidity. I tested it out and I could only get whiffs of fecal-like musk. Yuck. Performance was quite impressive, as the scent lingered on the cuff of my sweater for days... I love this fragrance :)

Thé Yulong Giorgio Armani Bought into the hype. Got a bottle from novela sale. My second Prive. Pleasant orange flora tea scent, sweetish and unisex. Easier for the schools, office and meetings. However the DNA isn't unique or anything special, there are similar tea scents that doesn't differ much from the scent and it's development. Bvlgari Pour Homme is similar just not as flora, BPH is greener. This has similarities to Infusion de Fleur d'Oranger Prada too because of the dominant floras and orange blossom. It also smells more powdery on clothes/tees. I'm not sure if the tea smells more neroli than tea though because to be honest I'm getting more floras neroli than tea, the tea isn't prominent enough to stand out, especially when the scent is focus on black tea from the yulong mountains in Yunnan. To the masses out there, this is just a clean flora musk scent that's good for aromatherapy and smells like hotels and some malls. For me, I'll prefer a more realistic tea scent and less feminine. Good if you can get it on a sale.

I love this scent- its fresh yet aromatic deep and calming. The beginning starts off fresh with the citrus but in the dry down the black tea note really stands out to me. Maybe because I am chinese-south east asian this scent is nostalgic and calming- as if i'm waking up in the morning, my neighbour is burning an altar somewhere far away and i'm sipping on a hot glass of black chinese tea whilst tending to my jasmine tree. I see this as being a day fragrance but honestly it calms my nerves after a hectic day, I use it a lot at night too for that reason. There is no sugar in this tea, so not exactly a conventional "sexy" scent, but more of a calm quiet confident kind of sexy. I think it layers great with MFK BR540, it adds sweetness and highlights the jasmine whilst cancelling out the "medicinal" quality that BR540 can have. Yulong + BR540 makes it more feminine leaning imo, but definitely still unisex.

This was a blind buy and I was getting wary of my recent purchases (like the other Armani Prive I own Rouge Malachite which is a bit too bubblegummy for my taste). However, Thé Yulong was such a nice surprise. It's tea and it has cardamom but it's so fresh and light and airy and pleasant, like an iced tea unlike my other tea scent which I did not enjoy much (Gris Charnel). Although this also has cardamom in it, it's not that obvious and I like the fruitiness and sweetness of this because it isn't overwhelming. It kind of reminds me a bit of Ormonde Jayne Levant but they're different enough that I'm happy to have both in my collection. I just like this scent so much; it's currently even in my favorites list on here. My only quibble would be the fact that it doesn't last that long but I love pretty much everything about it--the packaging, the minimalist design and the cap which looks like a stone.

Somebody here said it smells like CK One and you know what? They weren't lying! That's pretty much exactly what this is. But I ain't even mad, it's delicious. Both incredibly fresh and somehow cozy, you could wear this year round and smell great, though I think maybe better for warmer months. You could wear this as a man or as a woman, it somehow doesn't even lean one way or the other. The sillage is great, neither overpowering nor invisible. The opening is citrus forward, which worried me as citrus doesn't usually sit well on me, but the dry down has the flowers and tea come out and it's just...marvelous. This is a masterpiece, though maybe not entirely original. If you're low on funds CK One would replace this in a pinch, though if you have extra to spend this one does smell slightly fancier (and less 1990's staple) to me. Really, really lovely, I can't imagine anyone not liking this.

It opens with floral and citrus notes, whereas the tea scent hangs in the background, and a subtle musk starts to come through as it dries down. It's elegant and quietly stylish, great for everyday use. I'd compare it to passing by grown tea leaves in a garden, rather than a photorealistic brewed tea scent. Personally love it, but I find myself balking at using it in excess given the price point, even though it does require reapplication after a few hours. Edit 1/2025: Sprayed it on my scarf before going out in the snow to keep myself feeling fresh during a long day of skiing, and got compliments both in the lodge and sitting on the ski lift. Pleasant surprise, as I didn't expect it to perform at all in the cold. It really works for every season, and totally worth the full bottle for me - I'm on my second now

I managed to get a bottle for around £100 for 50ml! And it arrived today - I missed out on black friday deal, so was so happy I found it on John Lewis website and had to buy it straight away. I tested it in store at Selfridges a few months ago, there was only a little bit in the bottle so only enough for paper test. Thankfully, it is just as good as I remember and smells great on my skin. It is better than Wulong Cha - another tea scent I have tried, which has a minty note on my skin. You can smell the oolong and green tea in this one, it is nicely balanced and refreshing. I was a bit hesitant to get it especially as it is an EDT not an EDP but it has been on my mind since I tested it so I knew I had to have it. Definitely worth getting on a discount. If you don't like Wulong Cha then give this a try!

Thé Yulong EDT Giorgio Armani Wooooo! This is really good. I live in a tropical climate and am always on the lookout for fresh fragrances that, of course, are interesting. From the start I get citrus. Not a sharp citrus but subtle. The lasting ending is non-overwhelming floral and definitely the tea notes. I love the smell of tea and find it a refreshing drink in hot weather. This fragrance doesn’t last on my skin and remains close on my clothes. Remember it is an EDT so I had no expectations of its longevity. I’ll be spraying heavy and often because I can’t get enough of it. This was a blind purchase for me. One can get lucky sometimes and this was a lucky buy. I can see this being a constant in my collection. I’m certainly addicted to this beauty.

WOW!!! I thought that I would love it (I have bought it blindly). It is sweeter, but not overly sweet. The green notes are mild, just hint a bit of herbs. I definitely smell something sour and even piquant/zesty. The spectrum ends round and creamy. The scent is very well blended, you can hardly pick up individual notes. It has a bit of vintage-y vibe, something I notice in Prada La Femme. I even find some similarities with Kilian Princess. Which makes sense, because the idea of these perfumes is centered around the tea. I find this scent very elegant and feminine. Very "posh". Light. And unique. The scent is lingering around for a very long time - for me it is very long lasting. The projection is not too much, but not that faint.

I don’t know why I haven’t written a review of this beautiful scent! If you are searching for the ultimate clean, sophisticated tea fragrance with an addition of citrus this is it. It smells like luxury minimalism. It’s calming, effortless, and incredibly high-end - like walking into a 5-star spa or sipping premium tea in a boutique hotel. I love wearing it on hot weather, some people will say that the sillage is intimate but I think it is good that it’s not overpowering, you don’t want to give people a migraine in 30C. Sure, the price is high but I’ve got mine on a very good sale so it’s worth it. And a beautiful bottle - the only thing is that the cap could be heavier.

I love this fragrance so much 😍 probably cos it has so many of my favourite notes in it - jasmine, vetiver, ambrette, cardamom iris. When I first smelt it it reminded me of a phase in my life where I wore a lot of bvlgari au the vert but the yulong is a lot more complex & beautiful. On me it’s airy a bit soapy & powdery. I recently got the body wash & body lotion as well & that helps to make it last longer & project more. Love the candle as well. Layers well with Clive Christian matsukita cos of the smoky tea note in that perfume. Tea heaven 💚

The Yulong feels like sitting in quiet mountains after a hike while drinking bright lemon tea. Tea and citrus blend effortlessly here, never harsh, never fighting for attention, with a soft green earthiness underneath. The dry down settles into something musky and powdery, warm and close to the skin. Longevity isn't its strength though as you'll get about two hours of projection before it becomes a close skin scent but honestly, that feels right for a fragrance this graceful. But I think it was never meant to be loud.

if we're putting wu long cha by nishane and the yulong by armani in a competition then the yulong wins by a long shot. it doesn't have that sharp citrussy cologne like opening like wulong cha, and this is a lot softer then wulong cha. just wish this was cheaper and lasted longer than 2 hours ya'll! i can't believe armani made all the private line fragrances edt. i think they're all deserving of at least an extrait concentration for the price. but that's besides the point. the fragrance is a masterpiece.

Tea. If you're looking for a green, slightly citrusy green, white tea type of fragrance that smells expensive like a 5 star hotel lobby, this is it. Rich, elegant perfume. It's not exactly fresh throughout the 4-5 hours max of longevity with moderate projection. But it does smells classy and elegant throughout the process, without drowning the people around you. Value isn't really great either, but it's really unique. The vibes I get when I wear this make me feel like someone really rich and elegant.

Despite the high price tag and not having too much longevity, I like how the drydown is still fresh without smelling like Elizabeth Arden green tea and on my skin the vetiver isn't "smokey" but there is still a woody base. I'd say this is a great unisex scent especially for males who don't normally wear fragrances and don't want something too woody. Wish it would last longer without needing to use the lotion but I do wonder how different an EDP version would be if they actually made it.

Thé Yulong is quiet luxury in liquid form. It’s fresh without being sharp, calming and elegant. There’s a soft citrus lift at the opening. The green tea note feels incredibly refined—clean, airy, while the black tea adds depth and warmth. This is a fragrance that feels like being seated at the opera—composed, cultured, and quietly confident. I'd imagine someone effortlessly put-together—someone who doesn’t need to announce their presence to be noticed. Understated. Classy. Grown.

I love and want this so badly... I love tea, and I love citrus, so this is almost perfectly catered to me. The projection isn't huge but I don't mind, it's something you can smell on yourself throughout the day and it isn't so intimate that other people could only smell it in a hug. It's just so delicious and fresh but not abrasive in the slightest, the tea/ white florals keep it 'warm' while the orange keeps it bright. This is stunning and I would buy a bottle in a heartbeat.

This is hands down one of the best tea fragrances on the market. I never cared to see what the hype was until very recently, and now I understand why this scent is loved by so many. True that it’s not extremely groundbreaking, it’s beautiful and well rounded alright. HOWEVER, when I sprayed it on my pajamas????? 5 days later I can still smell this extremely pleasant scent. I’m for sure gonna get a big bottle of this after I run out of the little 7.5 ml splasher I have.

Delicate, not lasting long but very luxurious and incredible tea-type of scent. Very office-friendly just like Vetiver D'Hiver. If Vetiver D'Hiver is considered blue as the liquid is, this is similar but the green version of it. But the notes? I wonder why that list is so long. I don't know how ambrette or petitgrain really smells but except tea and something lightly sweet, I find nothing. Maybe they constitute to the overall and should not be distinguishable.

This is underrated! It's the most delicate and elegant perfume one can wear specially if they're living in a warm and dry climate. This is pure class and freshness. I love fresh scent that can successfully achieve it without smelling soapy or watery. This is a perfection in this sense. I don't think it'd work in cold and humid weather so definitely not a year round scent specially in the UK :) but for spring and summer you'll smell as elegant as it can get.

I love its tea scent composition, much better than Miller Harris Tea Tonique. I hope to test it on my skin next time to get a more accurate impression and a more precise evaluation. Smell : 8.5/10 - Gentle Performance : 7/10 - Need more testing Uniqueness : 8.5/10 - Personally, I don't think tea-scented perfumes are very common. Longevity : (Only tested it on a test paper, so I can't comment) Sillage : (Same) Value : 5/10 - Overpriced Personal score : 8/10

This is a very nice calming tea scent, however, very close (like 95%) to I am coming home from Floraiku. I am wearing them side by side where I am coming home is slightly sweeter and more citrusy, while The Yulong slightly spicier and herbal. For CarolAnne81 the closest to Lipton ice tea scent for me was Carthusia‘s Mediterraneo (while the longetivity is not great, they also sell body wash and body lotion with the scent prolonging it).

I agree with @Loweelynn95 it is very refreshing and calming. I wear it during the day but I also find it even more enjoyable for night time. I would wear it all year round. Being a tea scent, I find it extremely pleasant. I don't think it smells as harsh/bitter as the Nishane Wulong Cha. It last pretty long on my skin. I layer it with my VCA California Reverie. Perfect Jasimine tea scent for me, I'm in heaven

This has been on my test list forever. A thoughtful member sent me a sample, unbidden. Nothing much to add to the positive comments below. One reviewer suggests a whiff of tobacco leaf with this fragrance and I agree. For this reason, it reminds me - somewhat - of Bvlgari’s Thé Rouge (heartbreaking that this one’s discontinued), only more floral. On me? Silage & longevity are fine! Now on my want list!

Probably my favourite tea scent I’ve tried. Splendid and wonderful. Sophisticated, and perfectly balanced in matureness and youthfulness. Can represent you the exact way you want to be seen. Moulding to your personality, it’s just a perfect scent. Non overbearing sharp citruses, white florals aren’t piercing or headache inducing, herbal greenery adding an edge. Very very good.

I know the notes say black and green tea, but this is pretty spot on for Oolong tea. Black tea with a hint of florals. Reading the notes it says cardamom and I don't think my nose would've picked it out as cardamom without reading it, but after reading that it makes sense. It does dry down into a clean, soft, airy florals that is really unisex. I want a bottle of this!

Just received my decant and I’m testing it for the first time. Upon initial spray, I definitely get the Green Tea by Elizabeth Arden and CK One similarities. I wasn’t expecting the latter, but I understand what people are saying. I’m also getting some powderiness from the iris. This is such a lovely tea scent. It remains fresh and bright even through the dry down.

Delicate Tea, lots of Citrus and a pleasant touch of Iris and the tiniest bit of Musk. Very reminiscent of Acqua Di Parma's Colognia in the opening. The more I wear it, the more I love it. Fresh, with a clean sophisticated soapiness. The drydown is a gorgeous Tea Iris Musk, and slowly turns into a soft lingering skin scent. Chic, Subtle and Lovely.

one of my favorite tea scents. smells like if a tea ceremony and the fresh sheets in hotel room had a baby opens up with a nice, euphoric black tea note along with florals and musks. however, this scent does not last very long on me, only about 3 - 4 hours max. doesn't project the best either unfortunately. scent is still amazing, 7/10

This fragrance has some similarities with Bvlgari’s The Vert and EA’s Green Tea. As far as tea based scents go, Thé Yulong is fantastic. The price is definitely more on the premium side. The celebrity pop superstar Jackson Wang is using this so you can smell like him if you pay the price. I’m just gonna get the Dutti dupe version.

One of, if not the best tea fragrance ever. Very refreshing and relaxing, it's such an elegant scent; would make a great gift in my opinion. Only thing I have to add is that this works very well as a night fragrance. I know how the fresh/citrus smells don't usually work in the nighttime but this fragrance is an exception.

this is a must-have for lovers of green and black tea notes. my roommate owned this and it would leave the most gorgeous trail in the air. the opening citrus is lovely but the strength of the tea is what sells me here. it has this airy and luminous quality that is hard to replicate elsewhere. it is fresh but so soft.

This is like high end aroma therapy! Seriously, a tranquil feeling washed over me smelling this stunning tea and citrus blend. This is so clean and airy, and it really does smell like a HIGH end fancy hotel or spa. This smells expensive to me, in a way that’s understated and classy. One of my top favourites ever.

As a frequent Chinese & Japanese tea drinker, it's the best green tea fragrance. Balance between green & black tea notes is just perfect. The slight projection is exceptionaly compensated by the great enjoyment to myself. Longevity is close to 5 hours. We can get it at USD120 for 100ml, which is fine.

This smells like an expensive skin product or cream or lotion of some sort. It reminds me of expensive tea my uncle made for me whenever he came by my hometown. I would probably use a few sprays of this on a date or special occasion, or once in a while at work. It's an exceptional fragrance. 9/10

Weirdly I use this one almost exclsively in cold weather. It opens up so beautifully then. In summer it develops a weird note on my skin, but right now, -10C, it's so, so deliciously green, fresh yet rich, sophisticated and beautiful. Have you tried it in cold weather? What do you think?

Nice and fresh. It reminds me of Clive Christian's Matsukita. Matsukita leans masculine with it's unique smoky note and not too floral, while The Yulong leans feminine with it's stronger floral note. That's why I wear Matsukita more. Both are great tea perfumes, nonetheless.

Smells like a luxurious hotel room. Reminds me of the Fullerton Bay Hotel in Singapore, but less heavy and without ylangylang, so much more enjoyable. This is a hint of orange with a touch of tea, a lot of jasmine and a nice cedar musky base. Loooove this.

yes the longevity is not the best, but this is one of those fragrances that you can pump 10-15 sprays and it won't be overwhelming. As a guy, this fragrance has given me the most compliments out of any fragrance I've worn from both men and women.

Addictive, fresh, clean, and really lovely. Surprisingly works well in the wintry cold, under a soft scarf. Kind of reminds me of ck one calvin klein, but more refined and soft. Could see this working well as a daily, might get the full size.

One of my favourite (if not “the” favourite) tea fragrances. It’s the perfect combination of freshly brewed tea and smelling tea leaves straight from the bag. Decent performance as well. It fits every occasion and season. Really lovely.

Amazing scent, very uplifting. Its blended so well. From the first whiff you get this very fragrant tea scent that carries the hint of bitterness like a freshly brewed tea. Its clean, fresh, airy... so much love for this. 🥰😍

One of the most authentic tea scents I have ever come across. You feel like you are in a Chinese tearoom and you can enjoy a soft vetiver note in the drydown. Very good Fragrance 8.5/10, Longevity 7/10, Sillage 7/10

It smells luxurious for me. Smells expensive tea that you order in a hotel, while it's also refreshing and non-nauseating sweet scent. SPL is average, but sillage is good. Overall 7.5/10.

Instantly loved this scent. Reminds me of a perfume I remember from living in Switzerland in the 1970's. But it disappeared in less than 2 hours. Heartbreaking.

Smooth, uplifting tea fragrance. I'm getting pretty much all of the notes at an equal amount. I think it's delicious, but would prefer it as a room fragrance.

Super clean and refreshing tea scent. A bit pricy though but performance is good on my sin. Lasts like 6 hours on me, projects fine, spray it on clothes.

absolutely mouth-watering. smells like black tea that’s been flavored with citrus & honey. love, love this scent but the longevity isn’t great on me.

This is great. It has a sharp, green opening that fades down into a beautiful, fresh drydown. It's a clean skin smell without being too musky.