A Floral Verse

I bought samples of three of the ones in this collection I thought I’d like best, the vanilla one, a chant for the nymph and this one. I thought for sure a chant for the nymph would be a must. I only tried it once but it didn’t smell super unique nor worth the high price. This is by far my fav or the eclectic three I choose to sample. I get no milkiness which is good, it’s a very floral feminine frag IMO, it smells clean and beautiful. I’m not sure how unique this one is either, but I do think it’s a frag I could see myself wearing as one of my florals. I get the jasmine, but it’s not very heady, it’s mixed with a slight light honey smell, it’s not overpowering nor offensive. If I could find a good deal on a bottle, I think this might be the one I’d buy in the group, though I think there may still be one or two I should maybe try out and overlooked. This one so far has been one of the better floral frags I’ve sampled in gerneral and I like that it isn’t overly complex, and only did one spray on one side of my wrist, and can’t stop smelling it. I don’t get any tea notes either but maybe I wasn’t overly generous w my spraying so I’ll be playing w this for a bit but I have put it in a want category for now. I think it could be worn year round, and would recommend it for floral lovers that don’t want the annoying citrus notes and overbearing other notes that can ruin it. Also not powdery IMO at all, which I’m not a fan of either, it’s more aquatic if anything.

Under the new creative direction of Gucci Alexandra Monet signs one of the most interesting fragrances of the collection The Alchemist Garden, after the departure of Alberto Morillas. A floral verse is a beautiful fragrance of dark/light shades, which beautifully mixes the note of black tea of Sri Lanka with the Jamin Sambac of India, both notes are perceived from the opening of this fragrance, this duo that incorporates the relaxed, dark and astringent aspect of black tea and the shine of the jasmine sambac in all its splendor (but not indolic), the jasmine comes accompanied by stems and leaves and is that this fragrance has something green and chlorophyllic that makes it super interesting, it feels a jabonous sensation but including a touch of sweetness perhaps of an undeclared vanilla brushstroke and that at times feels plastic and burnt, all on a high quality white musk base. If you like fragrances with tea and white flowers this would be an interesting option but it moves away from that bright green tea of Elizabeth Arden and the relaxed and white floral Wulong Chà de Nishane, a different proposal of Gucci where you notice like in almost all of this collection the high quality of its components and that like the others maintains a moderate to discreet performance.

For me, this is one of the most naturalistic interpretations of black tea I’ve ever experienced. There is a gentle astringency here, just like in a freshly brewed cup of real black tea. Jasmine blends beautifully into the tea note, adding a soft sweetness and a delicate floral nuance, which makes the composition unfold with remarkable refinement. I don’t detect musk as a separate note, but I do feel it working in the background - smoothing the edges, softening the transitions, and giving the fragrance an incredibly airy, smooth, and cozy character. Overall, the composition feels airy, delicate, yet very expressive, centered around a tea accord enriched with tender jasmine sweetness. I find the fragrance absolutely all-season and see it more on a feminine audience.

A candidate for a 'scent of the year' in a luxury category for me. One of the more interesting and memorable releases of 2023 that I had a chance to smell. How does it smell? I don't recall smelling anything similar. I'd describe it as powdery, lush, green but in a warm way. It dries down to something that resembles tea more closely. However, it's not the light and bright type of tea you may find in Nishane Woolong Cha. It's a deep and darker type of tea. Captivating. Unisex. I had low expectations towards Gucci, but this is surprisingly good.

I was genuinely surprised by how much I love Gucci A Floral Verse. I didn’t expect a tea perfume to be so captivating, but it’s become the standout in my collection. It’s everything I never knew I wanted in a tea fragrance—balanced, soothing, and beautifully crafted. I recently tried Killian’s Imperial Tea, thinking it might compare, but honestly, it felt underwhelming next to A Floral Verse. It made me appreciate just how special this perfume really is. This is the best Tea perfume. I do not think anyone could have done better. 10/10