Void 空境研茶

To Summer’s Void is indeed one of the most realistic explorations of tea in its most unembellished form—earthy, green, and almost ascetic. On a technical level, Void is exceptionally crafted. It doesn’t lean sweet or floral, like many tea-based perfumes do—it’s bracing, clean, and grounded in realism. But on my skin, the bitterness dominates. The green edge verges on medicinal, even antiseptic at moments, which in my personal opinion makes it tricky for everyday use. While I admire its conceptual boldness and restraint, it lacks a softness that would make it more wearable for me personally. That said, I continue to be impressed by To Summer's collection. They are one of the few Chinese fragrance houses pushing boundaries with an incredible hyperlocal narrative and consistent olfactory identity. Void may not please the masses, but it proves that To Summer is not afraid to challenge the and carve out their own vision.

I blind bought this and had high hopes based on the notes etc, which normally isn’t a smart move as nothing is what you expect, good or bad. This wasn’t what I expected but it was in a great way. I love when I’m pleasantly surprised by something that fits into a genre (tea fragrance in this case) and still manages to be unique. It also managed to be blended perfectly in my opinion, and I like it more and more with each spray. I liked this when I got it, but now I love it. Also to describe it very briefly and somewhat vaguely, this is a true tea scent and not a modern interpretation of a tea note (like with Imagination or Wu Long Cha for example). The tea note itself has a dryness to it, as if it were just the tea leaves or a very strong brew of pure tea that isn’t a blend.. but the notes that support it somehow give it life and is much more than just a realistic tea note/fragrance.

my college friends say this is the perfume they remember me the most by (always "oh you remind me of tea" and "i had a drink at mollytea the other day and it smelled like you"), and i always get surprised b/c i don't think the sillage/longevity are either that strong, and also because in high school i would only ever wear white florals. i guess i've changed. to a tee it is almost exactly the aroma of the jasmine tea i had with my dad at a 4th floor chinese teahouse in yu garden, shanghai, just after a strong storm and mixed with that after-scent of the rain and the cigarette smoke smell in the air that's ubiquitous to china. i started smoking in college, too, because the taste of cigs reminded me of home and of the very, very strongly-brewed pu'er i'd always make for myself there. i like it! very classy edit my long distance bf also visited me and he couldnt stop smelling me LOL

I sampled the entire To Summer lineup at the Beijing store and immediately gravitated toward Void. I’m a tea lover and drink several pots a day, often oolong, and this is the most realistic tea fragrance I’ve ever tried. I went back the very next day and bought a 100-milliliter bottle. I was initially a little hesitant to try Chinese perfume brands, but I think they are doing a great deal to establish a positive reputation for what Chinese fragrance houses are capable of. It is a beautiful scent, both deep and light simultaneously, and I find it suitable for spring, summer, and even autumn, primarily during the daytime. It will always remind me of Beijing, since I wore it throughout most of my three-month stay there. To me, it smells just like fresh, bright oolong leaves. I’ll definitely buy another bottle the next time I visit.

very realistic tea scent. when describing to my friend how this starts slightly bitter and earthy, but slowly the floral notes come and neutralise it into a sweeter scent, she said 'so it's like the process of drinking tea?' i think she was absolutely right. sorely tempted to pick up a full bottle of this - interesting, unique, versatile and so nostalgic for me. smells like the teahouses my parents frequented to meet friends. scholarly, deep green without being overly mossy or woody. definitely signature scent worthy!