The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
In 2021, perfumer Jérôme Epinette worked with To Summer to interpret tea as experience rather than note. The brief was simple: capture the ritual, the quiet, the warmth. The result is a fragrance that opens with the crisp clarity of green tea, its bright, slightly vegetal character immediate on the skin, accented by bergamot and lemongrass. As it develops, deeper facets emerge, the rich earthiness of mate taking hold alongside black tea and a whisper of jasmine.
Mate serves as the unifying element, threading through from the bright opening to the warm drydown, ensuring coherence across the fragrance's lifecycle. The pairing of green tea and black tea with mate creates a tea narrative that feels authentic rather than decorative. Jasmine and violet soften the composition without overwhelming it, and the drydown's cedarwood and Wuyi tea provide a grounded, sophisticated finish that reflects To Summer's minimalist, culturally rooted philosophy.
The evolution
The opening offers green tea at its most expressive, paired with bergamot and mint for brightness, and lemongrass for a subtle herbal counterpoint. Mate appears quickly, providing a roasted, nutty foundation that grounds the citrus and green notes. In the heart, mate deepens while jasmine and violet soften the composition. Black tea brings astringent depth, and violet adds a faint, powdery grace. The drydown pivots toward warmth: cedarwood provides structure, papyrus adds a dry, paper-like quality, brown sugar introduces a gentle sweetness, and Wuyi tea delivers a mineral, deeply aromatic finish that lingers for hours.
Cultural impact
Niche tea fragrances have carved a dedicated audience in recent years, and Triple Tea sits among the more considered options in that space. The composition treats tea as a core element, layering different tea notes to build depth and complexity. Mate, green tea, black tea, and oolong each contribute distinct facets that unfold over time, creating an evolving tea experience. It's a fragrance that knows what it is, and wears that identity without apology. The quieter character appeals to those drawn to subtle, refined scents, while the rich tea character gives it enough presence to be memorable.
The House
To Summer | 观夏To Summer (观夏) is a Chinese fragrance house that emerged in 2018 with a focus on scents that echo Eastern art, culture and natural landscapes. The brand translates its name—literally “observe summer”—into olfactory stories that blend traditional Chinese motifs with contemporary perfume techniques. Its catalogue includes Magnolia, Jazz Bar 一盎司的时间, Seaside 光予盐 (2025), Rambler Rose 踏云蔷薇, Triple Tea 三重茶 (2021) and several others, each presented in minimalist bottles that foreground subtle elegance over flash.
The Creator
Jérôme EpinetteEpinette's style can be described as modern and sophisticated, with a focus on natural ingredients and clean lines. He has a knack for creating fragrances that are both wearable and interesting, often incorporating unexpected elements to add depth and complexity.
