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British Teatime in the Japanese Garden with Arizona Iced Tea
When I held the travel flask of Levitating from the house of Floraïku in my hands this week, I was immediately captivated by its subtly invigorating presence. The fragrance is a masterfully composed spiced tea scent that feels both refreshing and elegantly understated, like a perfectly staged English teatime.
The French fragrance house Floraïku is known for its poetic scents, inspired by Japanese haikus, creating a balance between minimalism and opulence. The brand knows how to craft an emotional journey with unique compositions, and Levitating is a prime example of this.
The fragrance opens with ginger, fresh and spicy, evoking an initial impression of liveliness and energy.
Bergamot brings citrusy freshness, adding lightness and reminiscent of the first sip of a well-chilled black tea with a splash of lemon.
The spices cinnamon and nutmeg impart a gentle sweetness and depth to the scent, without ever feeling heavy or intrusive.
A green/mate tea accord introduces a soft bitterness, instantly reminding me of the unmistakable taste of Arizona Green Tea, which I also love very much.
What makes this fragrance particularly special for me is its interplay of invigorating freshness and restrained, spicy sweetness. It has a modern Japanese elegance that is not loud but feels like a familiar companion. Its spiciness is present, yet never dominating, just like the refined and understated elegance of an English teatime.
Levitating manages to combine a nostalgic association with modern luxury. The lightness of green tea and the warming spice of the spices remind me of summer moments with a glass of iced tea in hand, yet it also carries the elegance of a fragrance that is perfect for special occasions as well as everyday wear, so to speak, a British teatime in a Japanese garden with Arizona iced tea.
I catch myself sniffing my wrist repeatedly for hours... Thank you for the wonderful souk!
The French fragrance house Floraïku is known for its poetic scents, inspired by Japanese haikus, creating a balance between minimalism and opulence. The brand knows how to craft an emotional journey with unique compositions, and Levitating is a prime example of this.
The fragrance opens with ginger, fresh and spicy, evoking an initial impression of liveliness and energy.
Bergamot brings citrusy freshness, adding lightness and reminiscent of the first sip of a well-chilled black tea with a splash of lemon.
The spices cinnamon and nutmeg impart a gentle sweetness and depth to the scent, without ever feeling heavy or intrusive.
A green/mate tea accord introduces a soft bitterness, instantly reminding me of the unmistakable taste of Arizona Green Tea, which I also love very much.
What makes this fragrance particularly special for me is its interplay of invigorating freshness and restrained, spicy sweetness. It has a modern Japanese elegance that is not loud but feels like a familiar companion. Its spiciness is present, yet never dominating, just like the refined and understated elegance of an English teatime.
Levitating manages to combine a nostalgic association with modern luxury. The lightness of green tea and the warming spice of the spices remind me of summer moments with a glass of iced tea in hand, yet it also carries the elegance of a fragrance that is perfect for special occasions as well as everyday wear, so to speak, a British teatime in a Japanese garden with Arizona iced tea.
I catch myself sniffing my wrist repeatedly for hours... Thank you for the wonderful souk!
Updated on 01/12/2025
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