Japonesque

Don't get tea, don't get matcha, don't get much but ROSE ROSE ROSE!!! The citrus and orange blossom are present but much less so. I wish the citrus was actually more prominent because it might be able to cut through the cloud of flowers that dominate this fragrance. And WHERE IS THE TEA!? The tea scent is being steamrolled by this very thick, matronly rose element. It's obnoxious! If you like strong roses, this could be a great addition to your collection. It is not a syrupy or argan rose, just a powdery rose-water one. Very simple. There could be a really beautiful balance at play with the tea, cherry blossom, and jasmine. But this one is poorly balanced and a supreme bummer.

An interesting niche fragrance but somewhat less than promised. Very nice macha tea note (and I appreciate that you can tell it's macha) and lots of rose but that's about it. Although not terribly complex rose and tea is a useful combination; they sharpen each other and cut the artificial note that rose can sometimes have. I would also say this is definitely a rose floral but not really a green. Fairly close sillage and good duration. If you collect rose or tea scents you probably want to add it but I much prefer other scents in this line. One complaint: bottle comes with atomizer which RUINS PERFUME. I use it as a splash and suggest you do. Sillage: 2-3 ft Duration: 3-4 hours Fabulosity: the queen mum Value to price ratio: good 7/10