The idea of marketing a fragrance called "Rain Tea" as a Chinese exclusive scent by a globally renowned luxury brand is, in principle, a clever marketing move. Many wealthy Chinese hold the Louis Vuitton brand in high regard, and tea drinking is also part of the long and very interesting Chinese culture. The green bottle - associating with the traditionally consumed green tea in China - fits well into this constellation.
Nevertheless, exclusive fragrances naturally exert a special and stronger fascination on many fragrance enthusiasts. And often, the prices or the story behind the scent do not justify the content. Unfortunately, this is also the case with
Rain Tea.
In typical Louis Vuitton pricing fashion, you get a fragrance that, to my nose, actually smells no different than a green cold tea, complemented by a spoonful of honey.
The magnolia and lemongrass are easily recognizable and create a feel-good moment that is truly pleasant. Combined with the prominent and very natural tea note, you feel as if you are smelling unprocessed tea powder. I cannot detect hay, but I have the impression that it contributes significantly to the fact that smelling this fragrance evokes thoughts of tea plantations and green meadows. The honey is also nicely done and blends with the other notes without becoming too sweet or intrusive.
What is indeed bothersome for me is that something like this is marketed as a fragrance and then sold at these prices. A cotton pad dipped in a pleasant green cold tea and applied to the skin would probably have the same projecting effect as
Rain Tea. Add a propolis skin protection balm, and you have the (already good and soothing) effect.
The longevity on my skin is about 4 hours, and I can no longer detect a sillage after a few hours.
Overall, a beautiful, fine, delicate composition that feels warming and calming; however, as a perfume in the higher-priced (luxury) segment, it is rather difficult to justify due to the extremely moderate performance.
Top Notes 
Lemongrass absolute
Heart Notes 
Grasse rose CO2
Magnolia absolute
Base Notes 
Hay
Honey
Tea
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