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Great Fruit Tea with a Light Wellness Vibe
I also need to report on this Gyokuro from the Venezia & Oriente collection by The Merchant of Venice. I had already written a brief statement some time ago, now here is the detailed review of this wonderful tea scent. This line consists of 3 fragrances: I have the Moscado in my collection, which I can warmly recommend if you like clean-fresh scents. The Blue Tea is also a really great clean tea scent with floral undertones. Overall, I really like this brand from Venice, and there are already some really great releases that have convinced me, at least the fragrances I have tested. The Gyokuro gets its name from Gyokuro tea. I'm not really a tea drinker, so I don't know the smell & taste of this tea. Google reveals that it is a noble Japanese green tea. In any case, this tea note is really wonderful and relaxing, giving the creation light wellness-spa vibes. It works really well for the heat and athletic activities, and roughly goes in the direction of Pomelo Sorrento.
The packaging and bottle are absolutely stunning, and having a bottle from this brand or this line in the collection is definitely a treat for the eyes. The uniform shape with the beautiful caps has its own charm, and this frayed ribbon is quite cool, similar to what you find with Casamorati. The price for the 100ml is around €200 at the recommended retail price, but with a bit of patience, you can find it for just under €100. I wouldn't necessarily buy it at the recommended retail price, but under €100 is a price that is absolutely reasonable and also good for this wonderful quality and DNA.
With tea and peach, one might think that the scent smells like peach iced tea. This is not the case, as this EdP comes across as quite noble and, as mentioned, rather spreads these wellness vibes like, for example, Wulong Cha. Here, however, there is also a fruity twist. The opening is a bit more vibrant with a citrusy grapefruit freshness and also pleasant summery fruits that lightly overlay the tea note. The tea note is a pleasant green tea with a slightly bitter nuance, and here it is totally soft with those typical tea vibes. Tea notes have a calming and grounding effect, and this note manages to convey a clean vibe and, in my opinion, slightly promotes well-being. After 1-2 hours, the peach note also comes through well, which feels quite authentic and not as synthetic and sweet-sticky as many designers with this note. Relaxed neroli notes come through and enhance this clean touch. Floral notes also emerge over time but are not in the foreground. I do not perceive tuberose from the pyramid, so it does not play a significant role here. The base fades out woody with sandalwood, a bit of warmth from amber, and pleasant noble vetiver. For me, it is thoroughly rounded without any disruptive factors. The scent is unisex, but due to the fruity and floral notes, it may be a bit too feminine for some. Personally, I would absolutely wear it and feel comfortable with it.
Performance is in the medium but solid range with about 6-8 hours of longevity and a good sillage in the first hours, which then becomes a bit more intimate. Especially for a refreshment kick, this is absolutely top. It could also be sufficient for everyday use.
Overall, a wonderful tea scent with great fruity notes. A noble fragrance that appears simple and uncomplicated. It can be used all year round, especially in spring/summer. If you like peach and tea, this is the right one for you and you should definitely test it.
The packaging and bottle are absolutely stunning, and having a bottle from this brand or this line in the collection is definitely a treat for the eyes. The uniform shape with the beautiful caps has its own charm, and this frayed ribbon is quite cool, similar to what you find with Casamorati. The price for the 100ml is around €200 at the recommended retail price, but with a bit of patience, you can find it for just under €100. I wouldn't necessarily buy it at the recommended retail price, but under €100 is a price that is absolutely reasonable and also good for this wonderful quality and DNA.
With tea and peach, one might think that the scent smells like peach iced tea. This is not the case, as this EdP comes across as quite noble and, as mentioned, rather spreads these wellness vibes like, for example, Wulong Cha. Here, however, there is also a fruity twist. The opening is a bit more vibrant with a citrusy grapefruit freshness and also pleasant summery fruits that lightly overlay the tea note. The tea note is a pleasant green tea with a slightly bitter nuance, and here it is totally soft with those typical tea vibes. Tea notes have a calming and grounding effect, and this note manages to convey a clean vibe and, in my opinion, slightly promotes well-being. After 1-2 hours, the peach note also comes through well, which feels quite authentic and not as synthetic and sweet-sticky as many designers with this note. Relaxed neroli notes come through and enhance this clean touch. Floral notes also emerge over time but are not in the foreground. I do not perceive tuberose from the pyramid, so it does not play a significant role here. The base fades out woody with sandalwood, a bit of warmth from amber, and pleasant noble vetiver. For me, it is thoroughly rounded without any disruptive factors. The scent is unisex, but due to the fruity and floral notes, it may be a bit too feminine for some. Personally, I would absolutely wear it and feel comfortable with it.
Performance is in the medium but solid range with about 6-8 hours of longevity and a good sillage in the first hours, which then becomes a bit more intimate. Especially for a refreshment kick, this is absolutely top. It could also be sufficient for everyday use.
Overall, a wonderful tea scent with great fruity notes. A noble fragrance that appears simple and uncomplicated. It can be used all year round, especially in spring/summer. If you like peach and tea, this is the right one for you and you should definitely test it.
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