The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Green Tea arrived in 2015. No perfumer is publicly credited, and the house offers no documented story tying this composition to a particular tea garden, region, or ritual. What is clear is the intent revealed by the notes: a bright aromatic-fougere built around bergamot, mint, orange, and lemon, with jasmine, clove, oakmoss, white amber, musk, cumin, and amber layered through it. Bergamot gives the opening a polished citrus brightness, while mint adds a cool, leafy freshness. Orange and lemon sharpen the composition with juicy, sparkling accents that keep the green character from seeming flat or overly herbal. Jasmine lends a clean floral lift, and clove introduces a dry aromatic spice that gives the familiar freshness more depth.
The composition becomes interesting where freshness meets structure. Citrus and mint make an immediate, cooling impression, while jasmine brings a white floral lift rather than a soft sweetness. Oakmoss adds a dry, leafy shadow, and clove gives the heart a precise aromatic snap. In the base, musk and amber temper the brightness, while cumin introduces a faintly earthy spice. The repeated jasmine links the heart and base, giving the scent continuity even as its character moves from crisp citrus to powdery warmth.
The evolution
The first impression is brisk and uncomplicated: bergamot, lemon, orange, and mint bring a cool, zesty lift, as if a window has opened onto something green. Bergamot appears polished and lightly bitter, with lemon and orange adding brighter, juicier edges. Mint cools the opening without overwhelming the citrus, creating a crisp aromatic-fougere impression rather than the sweetness of an edible tea scent. That brightness then hands over to jasmine, clove, oakmoss, and white amber. The florals soften without becoming sugary, clove adds a dry aromatic edge, and oakmoss draws a subtle line of shade beneath the citrus. As the fragrance settles, jasmine continues into musk, cumin, and amber. Musk gives it a clean, close-fitting finish. Cumin leaves the faintest earthy spice, while amber warms the drydown into something soft and powdery.
Cultural impact
Green Tea draws on a familiar aromatic vocabulary built around green notes, citrus, and clean florals, then gives it a layered composition rather than a straightforward tea accord. Bergamot, mint, orange, and lemon create a lively opening of citrus sparkle and cool freshness. Jasmine and clove add a more articulate aromatic character, with the clove lending dryness and gentle spice. Oakmoss brings an earthy, woody shade that grounds the brighter notes, while white amber, musk, cumin, and amber gradually form a soft, musky drydown.
