Melody of the Sun Mancera 2022

... because apparently this fragrance is very citrusy and fresh for the majority of testers. For me, however, where most citrus scents tend to veer towards "sweet effervescent tablet meets toilet cleaner," the citrus is virtually nonexistent, and I can't detect the "fruity" note at all; the scent quickly becomes very white floral-green-creamy with a tea and wood note. Which should not be seen as a criticism! On the contrary.

Right at the beginning, I imagine a hint of grapefruit, but it could also be ginger. And then my skin almost directly skips to the heart note with wonderfully soft jasmine paired with the ever-present woody component. Plus a light tea note. Love it!

At the same time, I am straining to think about where I recognize this from... and then I remember my last "I am developing quite differently than everyone else here" candidate: Chance Eau Fraîche Eau de Parfum (which also has zero lemon for me). The Mancera is basically Chanel plus tea. Armani Privé - Thé Yulong has also been mentioned as similar here, and yeah, that fits - although that one has even more tea for me... in ascending "tea-ness": Chanel-Mancera-Armani.

I really don't understand what everyone is complaining about regarding longevity. Aside from "Wūlóng Chá (Extrait de Parfum) | Nishane," I don't know of any delicate green tea scent that lasts endlessly, but that also comes at a corresponding price - how is that supposed to work? My surroundings shouldn't suffocate from it, but I still want to smell it after 6 hours not close to my body? The mythical creature that lays eggs and produces milk waves hello... especially in summer and generally in warmer temperatures, no one wants such a monster nearby; I would be annoyed as a wearer myself.

The tea-green little sun can definitely continue to rise and settle with me.