Citrus & Green Tea.

Notebook’s Citrus & Green Tea arrived in 2019 as part of the house’s first wave of dual‑note releases. The brief was simple: capture the brisk clarity of a freshly steeped cup of tea alongside the zing of citrus, then anchor it with a quiet woody base. The formulation was meant to sit on the skin like a daily note, unobtrusive yet instantly recognizable, echoing the brand’s ethos of pared‑back, wearable compositions.

The pairing of green‑tea with lemon, ginger and tamarind creates a bright, slightly bitter opening that feels like a sunrise over a garden. Jasmine adds a fleeting floral whisper, while amber, white musk, vetiver, ambergris and oakmoss give the drydown depth without overwhelming the initial freshness. This contrast between crisp aromatics and warm woods is what makes the scent stand out among typical citrus‑green compositions.

At first spray, green‑tea erupts with a cool, vegetal snap, instantly followed by a citrus spark from lemon and a zing of ginger that tingles the nose. Within ten minutes the bright burst settles, letting tamarind’s subtle fruitiness and star anise’s spice weave into the background. The heart emerges as jasmine and a hint of white rose soften the edge, lending a soft floral veil. As the composition dries, amber and ambergris melt into a warm, slightly powdery amber, while white musk and oakmoss lay a quiet, earthy foundation. Vetiver adds a dry, grassy undertone that lingers on the skin for the full six‑to‑eight hour arc, leaving a clean, understated trail that feels like a well‑kept secret.

Since its 2019 debut, Citrus & Green Tea has become a go‑to for those who favor crisp, green‑tea freshness over heavy gourmand clouds. Wearers often cite its subtle projection as perfect for close‑quarter settings, and its balanced dual‑note approach is frequently referenced when discussing Notebook’s philosophy of minimalist, everyday luxury. The scent sits comfortably beside other modern citrus‑aromatics like Yves Rocher’s Fraîcheur Végétale de Thé Vert, offering a cleaner, more restrained alternative.