Green Tea Elizabeth Arden 1999 Eau Parfumée

Upon first spray, this smells EXACTLY like some fancy green tea herbal shampoos I've used in the past. The citrus lends it a very soapy scent, and I can see why some people are reminded of cleaning products. Still, I think it's a pleasant fragrance where the citrus is fresh without being too sharp to the nose, and once it fades a little bit, the green tea notes that float up are a little sweeter and add a lovely depth and elegance. As someone who dislikes mint, I do not personally smell any in this perfume! I can see this being the kind of fragrance where someone who smells it tells you that they love the smell of your shampoo.

Like many people have pointed out, the longevity and projection on this fragrance are very poor. However, if you are looking for something unobtrusive and fresh to wear in hot weather or enclosed spaces, I think it would be very hard to go wrong with this. The price is also extremely reasonable, so it's easy to justify getting a smaller size and reapplying throughout the day if you so desire.