Green Tea Lavender

Citrus brightness floods the opening—tart lemon and juicy mandarin leap forward with immediate clarity, accompanied by a cooling spearmint snap that feels almost herbal-medicinal. Within moments, chamomile arrives as a softening influence, introducing the first whispers of comfort into what's otherwise a bright, slightly zingy experience that recalls bergamot-forward colognes rather than traditional perfumery.

The lavender and green tea finally emerge as the composition's true centre, settling into a harmonious partnership where neither note dominates. The lavender contributes a gently herbaceous warmth whilst the green tea adds a slightly grassy, almost mineral quality, creating an effect not unlike smelling a carefully steeped oolong—the Chinese magnolia's creamy whisper keeps this from becoming too austere or tea-like. This heart phase is where the fragrance finds its identity: a gentle, almost meditative middle note that invites closer sniffing rather than bold projection.

By the fourth hour, the composition has retreated into a skin scent of considerable softness—the musk becomes increasingly prominent, offering a warm, almost powdery-clean base that feels intimate against the skin. Ambrette seed contributes a subtle nuttiness whilst birch adds a faint woody dryness, creating a finish that's less about lingering presence and more about creating a subtle aromatic aura that only reveals itself at close range.