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05/19/2022
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Miracle Tea & Spices
What is this magical elixir of life that is also the second most-consumed drink in the world, right after water itself? Tea.
Put simply, all tea comes from the Camellia Sinensis plant. Over time hundreds, if not thousands, of varieties have emerged, but they are essential all the same plant. Herbal "teas" are not teas in the true sense of the word but are actually "herbal teas". The many different types of tea essentially fall into the broad categories of Green, White, Oolong, Black, Puerh and even the lesser-known and a relatively rare Yellow. Many factors differentiate each tea from the other, including the territory, how the teas were grown, whether they were shaded or not, what time of day they were harvested, and most importantly: how they were processed and how much the teas are oxidized. Oxidation is the process that darkens the teas. The treatment or processing that the leaves undergo, together with the moment they undergo it, determines the aromatic profile and whether the tea will be Green, White, Oolong, Black, o Puerh.
Today I would like to introduce you to L'Eau de Thé Vert, my last buy from this Spanish brand. Although the fragrance is classified as fresh, fruity, and floral, to my nose, the essence is somewhat built around a fougére accord due to the presence of bergamot, lavender, rose, vetiver and musk. The overture is herbaceous and tangy, with a massive dose of hay-like lavender, sour citrus peels, and green foliage. Right off the bat, I had the impression of a modern fougére barbershop accord, pleasant and refreshing. My skin highlights the aromatic nuance of the lavender, whereas the paper strip releases the zestiness of the lemon, orange, and bergamot fruits. This mix of herbs and citrus hide a bit of the gentle rose, which is tamed and powdered. If you've come across this perfume and avoided it thinking it was another green tea fragrance, say Green Tea Eau Parfumée or Green Tea, well, you were wrong. The opening notes are very distant from the classic ones of green tea fragrances, and I perceive dry, milky, and shady nuances as if among the ingredients, there were fig leaves, but more likely is the hasty announcement of the cedar shavings.
The more it enters the middle stage, the more it gets intriguing. Lavender moves behind the scenes but remains available as a background note, giving way to the spices and foliage. The essence of tea is represented here by the maté, whose leaves belong to the Llex Paraguariensis plant, unlike the green tea, which is produced with the young leaves of the Camellia Sinensis. I suppose this note makes the difference between this and an ordinary green tea perfume. In the mixture, I can catch the mentholated aspect of green cardamom, the essence of cedar present from the beginning, and the slight sourness of the blackcurrant leaves. Instead, I don't get the strong, spicy, pungent smell of cloves.
L'Eau de Thé Vert remains almost stable on these chords until it approaches the bottom. A clean veil of white musk slowly rises from the skin, with earthy and green vetiver and creamy facets of sandalwood. Not too musky, earthy or woody, but fair and surprising. Ambergris adds a hint of saltiness, making the final phase a little marine and fresh. To be a perfume that takes its name from green tea is trivial. As you can guess from the notes listed in the olfactory pyramid, the perfume is balanced, well structured, and never too citrus, green, spicy, or woody. The ingredients are dosed so well that the result is long-lasting, refreshing, and very pleasant to the nose flavoured water.
L'Eau de Thé Vert is an impeccably balanced green tea fragrance with citrus, floral and delicate hints of wood. It is your ideal companion for the office, a lazy weekend with friends, and evening events. The best seasons to wear it, in my opinion, are from late spring to early fall. It is a bit too fresh and light to afford the chilly days of winter. So delicate, both projection and longevity are moderate, but I don't care as I can reapply, and it costs next to nothing.
I base the review on a 60ml bottle I have owned since May 2022.
-Elysium
Put simply, all tea comes from the Camellia Sinensis plant. Over time hundreds, if not thousands, of varieties have emerged, but they are essential all the same plant. Herbal "teas" are not teas in the true sense of the word but are actually "herbal teas". The many different types of tea essentially fall into the broad categories of Green, White, Oolong, Black, Puerh and even the lesser-known and a relatively rare Yellow. Many factors differentiate each tea from the other, including the territory, how the teas were grown, whether they were shaded or not, what time of day they were harvested, and most importantly: how they were processed and how much the teas are oxidized. Oxidation is the process that darkens the teas. The treatment or processing that the leaves undergo, together with the moment they undergo it, determines the aromatic profile and whether the tea will be Green, White, Oolong, Black, o Puerh.
Today I would like to introduce you to L'Eau de Thé Vert, my last buy from this Spanish brand. Although the fragrance is classified as fresh, fruity, and floral, to my nose, the essence is somewhat built around a fougére accord due to the presence of bergamot, lavender, rose, vetiver and musk. The overture is herbaceous and tangy, with a massive dose of hay-like lavender, sour citrus peels, and green foliage. Right off the bat, I had the impression of a modern fougére barbershop accord, pleasant and refreshing. My skin highlights the aromatic nuance of the lavender, whereas the paper strip releases the zestiness of the lemon, orange, and bergamot fruits. This mix of herbs and citrus hide a bit of the gentle rose, which is tamed and powdered. If you've come across this perfume and avoided it thinking it was another green tea fragrance, say Green Tea Eau Parfumée or Green Tea, well, you were wrong. The opening notes are very distant from the classic ones of green tea fragrances, and I perceive dry, milky, and shady nuances as if among the ingredients, there were fig leaves, but more likely is the hasty announcement of the cedar shavings.
The more it enters the middle stage, the more it gets intriguing. Lavender moves behind the scenes but remains available as a background note, giving way to the spices and foliage. The essence of tea is represented here by the maté, whose leaves belong to the Llex Paraguariensis plant, unlike the green tea, which is produced with the young leaves of the Camellia Sinensis. I suppose this note makes the difference between this and an ordinary green tea perfume. In the mixture, I can catch the mentholated aspect of green cardamom, the essence of cedar present from the beginning, and the slight sourness of the blackcurrant leaves. Instead, I don't get the strong, spicy, pungent smell of cloves.
L'Eau de Thé Vert remains almost stable on these chords until it approaches the bottom. A clean veil of white musk slowly rises from the skin, with earthy and green vetiver and creamy facets of sandalwood. Not too musky, earthy or woody, but fair and surprising. Ambergris adds a hint of saltiness, making the final phase a little marine and fresh. To be a perfume that takes its name from green tea is trivial. As you can guess from the notes listed in the olfactory pyramid, the perfume is balanced, well structured, and never too citrus, green, spicy, or woody. The ingredients are dosed so well that the result is long-lasting, refreshing, and very pleasant to the nose flavoured water.
L'Eau de Thé Vert is an impeccably balanced green tea fragrance with citrus, floral and delicate hints of wood. It is your ideal companion for the office, a lazy weekend with friends, and evening events. The best seasons to wear it, in my opinion, are from late spring to early fall. It is a bit too fresh and light to afford the chilly days of winter. So delicate, both projection and longevity are moderate, but I don't care as I can reapply, and it costs next to nothing.
I base the review on a 60ml bottle I have owned since May 2022.
-Elysium
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