Top Notes 
Bergamot
Lemon
Heart Notes 
Oolong tea
Osmanthus
Base Notes 
Cistus
Cypress
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"The Green Art of Tea"
As a passionate tea lover, I am always on the lookout for fragrances that reflect my passion for the diverse aromas of the tea world. Having already come to appreciate several scents from Roland Tentunian's Florascent collection, I discovered Olong - a tribute to the refined Oolong tea that translates the finesse and artistry of this traditional beverage into an olfactory composition. This is now the third fragrance from Tentunian's work that I am attempting to describe here, and it enchanted me immediately.
Olong is a fragrance that, like the tea itself, relies on nuances. Tentunian, known for his precise craftsmanship and love for natural raw materials, has once again managed to create a scent that unites lightness, depth, and an unmistakable elegance. It is not a fragrance that loudly draws attention to itself, but rather like a cup of tea - quiet and calm, yet full of character.
"The freshness of the morning meets the tranquility of tea." Even the opening of Olong awakens the senses: A zesty mix of bergamot and lemon fills the air. This top note acts like the first sip of freshly brewed Oolong tea, invigorating yet soothing at the same time. The citrus freshness is clear and pure, but not sharp. Instead, the invigorating power of lemon spreads gently, as if one were stepping into a Japanese tea garden on a cool morning, where the sun is just touching the leaves. The bergamot enhances this freshness and adds a delicate bitter complexity that perfectly complements the elegance of the tea.
After just a few minutes, the true essence of Olong emerges: the heart note dominated by Oolong tea. The tea nuance is unmistakable and at the same time subtle - just like the calm refinement of the tea itself. Here, the lightly fermented, green character of the Oolong meets the floral softness of Osmanthus, which imparts a delicate, almost creamy sweetness to the fragrance. This combination is unique - the earthy, fresh aroma of the tea mingles with the gentle, honeyed note of Osmanthus, creating a play between bitter and sweet elements. It is a harmonious balance that feels like a meditative moment, where time and space stand still for a moment.
Yet Olong does not remain solely anchored in the lightness of tea. The base note adds an earthy depth to the fragrance that perfectly rounds it off. Labdanum and cypress provide a warm, resinous foundation that gives the scent its spicy-woody note. Particularly, the cypress brings a natural, almost woody-herbaceous freshness that perfectly matches the character of the tea. The labdanum, on the other hand, lends the fragrance a certain earthiness that makes it deep and grounded without losing its airy lightness. This base note ensures that Olong is not only fresh and green but also possesses a warm, calming depth that lingers on the skin for a long time.
Olong is a fragrance that captures the world of tea in all its complexity. Like the Oolong tea itself, which carries both green and lightly fermented notes, this scent unites freshness and depth, lightness and earthiness. It is a fragrance for quiet moments, for times of reflection and enjoyment. And as someone who appreciates the art of tea, Olong is a true revelation for me.
Roland Tentunian has once again succeeded in creating a natural and authentic scent composition that has nothing artificial about it yet is incredibly multifaceted. Olong is not just a tribute to tea, but also to the art of perfume itself - a fragrance that seduces the senses without ever being intrusive.
"The green art of tea - a fragrance that translates the harmony and elegance of Oolong tea into an olfactory composition and subtly enchants the senses."
Olong is a fragrance that, like the tea itself, relies on nuances. Tentunian, known for his precise craftsmanship and love for natural raw materials, has once again managed to create a scent that unites lightness, depth, and an unmistakable elegance. It is not a fragrance that loudly draws attention to itself, but rather like a cup of tea - quiet and calm, yet full of character.
"The freshness of the morning meets the tranquility of tea." Even the opening of Olong awakens the senses: A zesty mix of bergamot and lemon fills the air. This top note acts like the first sip of freshly brewed Oolong tea, invigorating yet soothing at the same time. The citrus freshness is clear and pure, but not sharp. Instead, the invigorating power of lemon spreads gently, as if one were stepping into a Japanese tea garden on a cool morning, where the sun is just touching the leaves. The bergamot enhances this freshness and adds a delicate bitter complexity that perfectly complements the elegance of the tea.
After just a few minutes, the true essence of Olong emerges: the heart note dominated by Oolong tea. The tea nuance is unmistakable and at the same time subtle - just like the calm refinement of the tea itself. Here, the lightly fermented, green character of the Oolong meets the floral softness of Osmanthus, which imparts a delicate, almost creamy sweetness to the fragrance. This combination is unique - the earthy, fresh aroma of the tea mingles with the gentle, honeyed note of Osmanthus, creating a play between bitter and sweet elements. It is a harmonious balance that feels like a meditative moment, where time and space stand still for a moment.
Yet Olong does not remain solely anchored in the lightness of tea. The base note adds an earthy depth to the fragrance that perfectly rounds it off. Labdanum and cypress provide a warm, resinous foundation that gives the scent its spicy-woody note. Particularly, the cypress brings a natural, almost woody-herbaceous freshness that perfectly matches the character of the tea. The labdanum, on the other hand, lends the fragrance a certain earthiness that makes it deep and grounded without losing its airy lightness. This base note ensures that Olong is not only fresh and green but also possesses a warm, calming depth that lingers on the skin for a long time.
Olong is a fragrance that captures the world of tea in all its complexity. Like the Oolong tea itself, which carries both green and lightly fermented notes, this scent unites freshness and depth, lightness and earthiness. It is a fragrance for quiet moments, for times of reflection and enjoyment. And as someone who appreciates the art of tea, Olong is a true revelation for me.
Roland Tentunian has once again succeeded in creating a natural and authentic scent composition that has nothing artificial about it yet is incredibly multifaceted. Olong is not just a tribute to tea, but also to the art of perfume itself - a fragrance that seduces the senses without ever being intrusive.
"The green art of tea - a fragrance that translates the harmony and elegance of Oolong tea into an olfactory composition and subtly enchants the senses."
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