108.

108 was born from Scent Bar’s fascination with a Parisian tea room that bridges West and East. The brief describes a ceremony where tiny berries and a puff of bergamot mingle with the endless rows of Chinese tea fields, evoking sunrise over a horizon of leaves. Viola Pompili translated that vision in 2011, layering bright bergamot, mandarin and green tea with a whisper of blackcurrant to capture the moment between a French café and an Oriental garden.

Choosing bergamot and mandarin gives the opening a sun‑kissed citrus clarity, while green tea adds a cool, slightly herbaceous edge that feels like steam rising from a freshly brewed pot. The heart’s white blossoms and lily‑of‑the‑valley soften the green intensity, creating a delicate floral veil. In the base, blackcurrant reappears, anchoring the scent with a juicy depth, while sandalwood and galbanum introduce an understated woody‑herbaceous finish that keeps the composition from slipping into sweetness.

At first spray, bergamot and mandarin explode like a burst of citrus zest, instantly brightening the air. Within ten minutes the green tea and blackcurrant emerge, giving the opening a crisp, slightly tart green‑fruit edge that feels like a sip of chilled tea on a balcony. The heart settles around the ten‑to‑twenty‑minute mark, where white blossoms and lily‑of‑the‑valley unfurl, lending a soft, airy floral cushion that tempers the earlier sharpness. As the fragrance dries, the base notes assert themselves: blackcurrant deepens into a velvety fruitiness, galbanum injects an herbaceous green bite, and sandalwood lays down a smooth, creamy wood that lingers alongside a whisper of musk. The drydown persists for six to eight hours, leaving a clean, subtly woody trail that remains noticeable but never overwhelms, perfect for a full workday.

108 quickly became a staple for those who value a gender‑neutral, office‑friendly fragrance, echoing Scent Bar’s inclusive, hands‑on philosophy. Wearers often mention its fresh‑green vibe as a perfect backdrop for creative meetings, and it’s frequently compared to other green‑citrus unisex scents, cementing its place as a go‑to for casual professional settings.