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Blue Tea The Merchant Of Venice 2018

7.5 / 10 143 Ratings

A perfume by The Merchant Of Venice for women and men, released in 2018. The scent is floral-fresh. It is being marketed by Mavive.
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Main accords

Floral

Fresh

Spicy

Green

Citrus

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Blue tea

Nutmeg

Heart Notes

Magnolia

Neroli

Rose

Base Notes

Maté

Musk

Vetiver

Ratings

Scent

7.5143 Ratings

Longevity

7.0123 Ratings

Sillage

6.5125 Ratings

Bottle

9.0140 Ratings

Value for money

6.554 Ratings

Submitted by Franfan20, last update on 07/31/2025.

Interesting Facts

The fragrance is part of the Venezia & Oriente collection.

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Reviews

4 in-depth fragrance descriptions

12/31/2024

5.5Scent 7Longevity 9Sillage

Elijahrb67
117 Reviews

Elijahrb67

Unexpectedly different, for better or worse

A few months ago I came across a bottle of this fragrance for a deal that was too good to pass up. Despite having never smelled it before, I decided to pick it up in hopes that it would smell as good as the bottle looked. I still don't know how I feel about this fragrance, as it doesn't make a lot of sense to me. The opening is very very sweet, and oddly chemical-y and synthetic. I do get a fair amount of neroli and floral notes in general in the early stages of this fragrance, but I don't exactly get tea or nutmeg as the notes state. The dry down calms down quite a bit, and I get a bit of an odd blend of leathery-musk and florals, but it works shockingly well. The only thing I can really compare this to smell wise would be acetone nail polish remover, but if it was less harsh, sweeter and more floral. Weirdly enough I kind of like the way it smells, but not enough to wear it more than once in a while.

I do think it's worth it to give this scent a shot as something tells me it would have quite an audience somewhere out there, but it's not something I personally want to smell like very often, if at all. It does feel like a very well crafted fragrance, especially in the looks department, but I'm not sure if a full bottle is the way to go here. Perhaps a decant is a better option?

04/14/2025

8Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Adhira
12 Reviews

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Adhira

Very helpful Review 6

Lily Chic is back

… well, almost

Don't be surprised, I need to digress a bit and write about another fragrance - but this review is definitely about Blue Tea.

So: In the past, there was more tinsel and of course everything was better. At least when it comes to Escada. Thinking of the magnificent Escada Margaretha Ley or the Escada Collection almost brings tears to your eyes that these incredibly beautiful fragrances are no longer produced … okay, I’ll just go dry my eyes for a moment.

Alright, enough crying. Back to Lück (who remembers "Formula 1" on the third channel?) or rather to Lily Chic. Because even the Escada seasonal fragrances were far from what they are today about 25 years ago. Nowadays, you get a sweet, squeaky fruit punch from Escada once a year as standard, but back then, they put in a bit more effort. My highlight was Lily Chic, although it unfortunately doesn't get particularly good ratings here. I found it fantastic - cool from the lily of the valley, fresh from grapefruit and lime, and a bit fruity with pear and green apple. And it was an absolute compliment-getter.
A few years ago, I managed to snag a leftover bottle. However, the top note of the fragrance is a bit wobbly after 25 years - and thus the fears of loss are great.

When I stumbled upon the fact that Blue Tea is supposed to smell similar, a glimmer of hope arose. And indeed: Although the ingredients are not even remotely the same, Blue Tea is like the fraternal twin of Lily Chic. Why the brother? Blue Tea is just as fresh and cool, but it lacks the slightly playful fruity note of the women's fragrance Lily Chic. It is a bit more robust and not quite as rounded. But the Lily Chic DNA is present.

I can understand the association with a spa scent - expensive, fresh, a little spicy, cool. I particularly like the coolness. This makes it the perfect candidate for spring and summer. And it is also great for relaxing in the evening. The longevity is moderate, but overall not bad. In my opinion, Blue Tea can be worn by both men and women; it is absolutely unisex. And the bottle is, of course, a dream.

By the way, there is also a very nice body lotion for Blue Tea. Surprisingly, the body lotions from the Merchant of Venice are quite affordable. So it’s definitely something you can treat yourself to as well.

I, for one, am happy about the unconscious revival and am grateful to have found at least a close substitute for one of my favorite fragrances.

06/11/2019

Lilalique
18 Reviews

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Lilalique

Top Review 12

Mylord Your Tea is Cold

On a beautiful Saturday in June (it was my birthday), I indulged my shopping desire with a trip to Düsseldorf. There, every perfume junkie is offered a very good selection of fine and rare fragrances that we don’t have in the countryside. So far, so good.
Straight and narrow, I made my way to Breuninger. Upon arrival, my attention was immediately drawn to the "Merchants of Venice." Since I can already claim a few varieties of theirs, I was inclined to make another purchase. After all, a birthday is an occasion for that.

Snap, my hand already grasped the flacon of Blue Tea. ---- spray ----- wave ---- sniff ---- ugh! What is that? There was no tea, none of the magnolia I love so much, nothing from the fragrance description filled my nose with joy. Only blue, like the name suggested. So I thought, bluish from the foul smell.

One could imagine a stressful day at court, where the butler can no longer keep up with the butlering, overbrews the tea, and then forgets it. "Mylord, your tea is cold - and too strong - but if you drink it quickly, you might not notice." I removed this scent from my wrist as quickly as I could. Fortunately, I didn’t notice it anymore afterward.

Sillage: good, noticeable, not just close to the body
Longevity: I think, like its "colleagues," very good
Flacon: Very pretty, elegant, and refined

Purchase candidate: not for me. Too bitter, too harsh, too unbalanced

11/16/2018

8Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Serenissima
1222 Reviews

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Serenissima

Top Review 34

a fragrant but not necessarily essential mess

There are days when you shouldn't even try to plan anything: something always comes up!
That was the case for me as well: nothing was working out in the morning!
But this time, the surprise was quite pleasant - albeit with a somewhat unwanted ending.

When the phone rang, I really didn't feel like answering it. The mobile number didn't seem familiar; so I let it ring.
Once the answering machine kicked in, it started chattering quickly and loudly: "Oh, you're not there! I thought we could ..."
It was my fascinating Italian "fragrance acquaintance," whom I rescued at that moment: I answered the call.
As already mentioned, she is an exceptionally smart businesswoman who constantly jets around Europe and was once again briefly in town - of course "on business"!
She wanted to continue to Hamburg; there is a "Tesoro," which she speaks about in vague terms, but the mention of it makes her eyes sparkle. She deserves it!
So I followed her "call," got ready, and drove to the main train station.
We had a good hour until her train departed and, of course, we used this time in a typically feminine way: we chatted lively, had a little something to eat, and of course drank something too!
As always, I had to overcome a certain initial shyness: this woman is an "eye-catcher," and I was very aware of my own rather exhausted appearance in the first moments of her presence.
She looked stunning again; even more impressive was the sample bottle she pulled out of her large bag or rather "fished out": "Blue Tea" by "The Merchant of Venice"!
Launched only at the beginning of October and yet already in her possession! Wow!

Just the bottle in its beautiful Murano shape is extraordinary.
Instead of the always very tasteful colored pattern, it carries an Asian impression this time: fine brush strokes in blue on a white background. The impression of delicate Chinese porcelain is certainly intended here.
The deep red cap and the matching tassel further emphasize the Far Eastern impression.
(However, you can tell that this tassel hasn't just been in the large handbag since yesterday: it looks a bit tousled.)

Now, I had learned from our last meeting and had packed one of my empty mini-sprayers. Just "skin scent" was too little for me this time. But it turned out differently.
She filled a bit of the fragrance for me after the first test; of course, I was proud!
Proud, until I noticed on the way home that in my eagerness and while chatting, I probably hadn't closed this little sprayer properly.
A large part of "Blue Tea" had already leaked out when I was searching for my keys, and now it sits in the lining of my black leather handbag - hooray!
"Oh dear: you really did a fine job this time!"
That wasn't necessary and does neither the bag nor the fragrance any good!
Actually, I wanted to test more than "three and a half drops" on myself!

But now to the fragrance:
It cannot be denied that the Venetian perfume masters have once again reached into the city's treasure chest: the seafarers and traders are still present with them today and send their regards!
Marco Polo is said to have brought the first "Blue Tea" back from his great journey to Asia.
This tea is sold under the name "Butterfly Pea Flower Tea," is caffeine-free, and is therefore said to be very popular. Of course, also because of its blue color. So it is "a bit sophisticated"!
No question: I will also test it as a drink.

The opening is surprisingly earthy-spicy; I perceive a fine but distinct nutmeg note.
Now, I like the aroma of nutmeg; the grater is in regular use at my place - nut after nut must succumb to it.
The path leads to a heart that clearly tends towards the Far Eastern fragrance direction: a beautiful rose ("The Merchant of Venice" has a knack for its rose fragrances) is accompanied here by the delicate charm of the magnolia blossom.
It is astonishing how they harmonize together - the rose does not dominate here for once!
Neroli, the soul-soother, completes a tender floral heart note.
It seems to have sneaked a bit along the nutmeg grater: everything fits together very gracefully here!
Vetiver is dosed in such a way that this entire fragrance stands on a dark earthy-mossy base.
Only in the later development of the fragrance does the musk reveal itself to me.

Now, I am known to be "cold-blooded": it can take some time before I let a fragrance bloom in all its beauty.
Unfortunately, it also happens (as with "Opium") that I create my own scent - the body heat is missing to achieve the result that the fragrance creators envision!
Thus, my fragrance experiences are never universally valid, but very personal; sometimes they are quite special!

"Blue Tea" develops very harmoniously for me; it appears quite fragile - reminiscent of Asian ink paintings!
A very appealing elegance characterizes this fragrance. That’s why it probably suits my "fragrance acquaintance" so well.
By the way, the musk note develops stronger on her; "Blue Tea" becomes more sensual for her in the finale!
The individual fragrance notes blur together like the still fresh colors of a watercolor; for me, they are clearer, more accentuated!

"The Merchant of Venice" is known for the fact that the fragrances do not appeal to every nose.
One should not expect too long a lasting power from "Blue Tea" either.
(I hope that applies to the lining of my handbag as well.)

However, it was worth taking that call after all.
"Blue Tea" is a very beautiful fragrance experience, but I will not be purchasing it.
For me, Italy probably outweighs the Far Eastern charm.
The fragrance cloak doesn't quite fit, even if it is very alluring and exclusive.
But this fragrance is certainly worth getting to know, and it will find its admirers.
"Blue Tea" is definitely a stylish companion throughout the day.

Statements

41 short views on the fragrance

Eastasiak

2 years ago

5Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

sweet soapy fragrance with unnoticeable tea notes. the bottle looks stunning but the smell is not convincing

Pluto

4 years ago

6Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

Disappointing, thin tea, neroli, a lot of green and magnolia, something stings. I wished for a more appealing scent for the great bottle.

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Ergoproxy

6 years ago

8.5Scent 7Longevity 5Sillage

A really successful mix of bitter tea and a delicate magnolia note, on light musk. Not excitingly new, but beautifully done.

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Yatagan

6 years ago

7.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Certainly one of the best MoVs: sweet, intense floral richness, very powdery musk early on, the teen note adds a special kick.

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Orodion94

2 years ago

7.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Strong blue
tea leaves,
spiced with
nutmeg,
magnolia and
other flowers,
combined with
fresh
aromas
on cozy
vetiver and
musk

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Seejungfrau

6 years ago

7.5Scent 6Longevity 5Sillage

Yoga to spray [Neroli kick]
Morning air musk [rosy]
Magnolia doesn't bloom for long ...
Butterfly pea tea [herb-woody]

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Zauber600

7 years ago

8Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Herbal tea from nutmeg + magnolia complemented by creamy vetiver
High quality
I really like it!

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Clarissa

7 years ago

8.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

The wonderful scent of tea rises from the cup, I smell the roses on the table again and feel completely relaxed and free!

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Jennytammy

4 years ago

7.5Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

Fresh spicy tea scent with rose and magnolia
Becomes a bit more robust over time, but remains unisex
Turns clean + soapy as it develops
Spring fragrance.

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