The first time I had Lapsang souchang was at an afternoon tea in Edinburgh, it was so smoky smelling that I thought a fire had been lit nearby. Somehow this perfume has boiled down that toasty, barbecued tea smell into a sultry and spicy aroma. I definitely get hints of cedar, church incense, leather and a subtle sweetness from the amber base.
It settles down after an hour and is incredibly wearable on a daily basis. Projection is excellent. It’s pretty close to perfect, I am having a hard time thinking of a flaw.
I spent some time comparing this to similar spicy ambers samples I have on hand: Chai Addiction by Rahasya, Vetiver & Golden Vanilla by Jo Malone, Blood Spider Orchids by Regime des Fleurs, Mistpouffer by Stora SKuggan. Wednesday absolutely comes out on top. It is best in class.
