If Rital Date was my introduction to Versatile’s sense of humour in gourmand territory, Culot Thé is the one that convinced me they can do clean and elegant just as well. It’s their take on fresh tea, with citrus up top, a bit of jasmine, and a fizzy, tonic-like brightness that keeps it feeling crisp.
I have a soft spot for tea fragrances, and this one really hits the spot. Especially with it's affordable price point. It opens with bright citrus and a bit of clean ginger. After a few minutes, the tea note comes forward. The jasmine stays light and airy, more of a lift than a floral statement. The overall feel is modern, genuinely wearable, and very unisex. It works in warm weather, it works in an office, and it works up close without making a scene.
The funniest part is the note lists you see online, because they can look a bit wild. You’ll see things like garlic and wasabi mentioned, and I get why that makes people curious. Personally, I don’t smell either of them... In terms of how it wears, it stays close to the skin and doesn’t try to fill a room. It’s more of a personal scent than a projection monster, and it’s easy to top up when you feel like it.
