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Rain Tea is definitely not a perfume for the masses, not a "compliment beast", not a "no brainer", not a representative for classic Top 10 videos. This fragrance needs time.
When I first sprayed it on, I thought: What is that supposed to be? Somehow woody, somehow sweet, somewhat tart-green, somewhat musty. Somehow earthy, somehow airy. At first, no picture emerged in my head. I wasn't picked up. I really had to work for this fragrance. First step: a look at the fragrance pyramid! Oh yes, that helps. Guided sniffing.
The top notes are acacia, chrysanthemum and camomile. Knowing that this is supposed to be acacia, I can smell it - quite clearly, in fact. The tart impression is reflected in the chrysanthemum. To my chagrin, I don't get the camomile.
The heart notes are white tea and a rain accord. White tea is a good marketing label here if you want tea, but it's only on the horizon. Just like a cup of white tea - gentle, fleeting, restrained. This also fits in with the rain accord, which probably brings in this slightly ethereal level.
The base is sweet and musty: honey is joined by the scent of soap tree - also a type of acacia that is often known as soap nut. Then there is the barley. I can even smell it quite clearly - there is at least a distinct cereal component.
Anyone expecting a tea fragrance à la
Wūlóng Chá Extrait de Parfum or
Green Tea Eau Parfumée will certainly be disappointed. But those who are not put off by the name will find that
Rain Tea is a really exciting woody-sweet, ethereal-green fragrance to discover. Despite the supposedly strange combination of fragrance notes, the perfume is quite well-rounded and easy to wear.
Top Notes 
Chamomile
Acacia
Chrysanthemum
Heart Notes 
White tea
Rain accord
Base Notes 
Honey
Barley
Baobaba
Daccord
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