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Oolong Tea Cologne bottle Oolong Tea EDC
EDC Concentration EDT
U Gender U
2016 Year 2025
££ Price Tier ££
Royal Oak II Eau de Toilette bottle Royal Oak II EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oolong Tea EDC
This one is a real head-scratcher and a classic case of Jo Malone's limited editions causing a fuss. It's a gorgeous, comforting honeyed gourmand for those who get it, but many found it too fleeting and subtle to justify the price or even detect the tea. If you find a good batch, you're in for a treat; otherwise, don't say we didn't warn you about the performance roulette.
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Our Verdict - Royal Oak II EDT
Alright, so the listed notes for Al Wataniah's Royal Oak II? Bin them. This is a fresh, musky, slightly citrusy dream that's scoring big with the crowd. Don't let the official blurb fool you; it's a surprising stunner.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Oolong Tea EDC
Royal Oak II EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Tobacco 25% vs 33%
Only in Oolong Tea
Tonka Bean 100%

Accords

Oolong Tea Royal Oak II
100%
Sweet
93%
67%
Tobacco
100%
79%
Honey
58%
Vanilla
79%
71%
Green
72%
50%
Amber
65%
64%
Cacao
58%
Warm Spicy
44%
55%
Herbal
Aromatic
51%
Fresh
51%
Ozonic
44%
Whiskey
44%
Sweet shared
100%
93%
Tobacco shared
67%
100%
79%
Vanilla shared
58%
79%
Green shared
71%
72%
Amber shared
50%
65%
64%
Warm Spicy shared
58%
44%
55%
51%
51%
44%
44%

Performance

Oolong Tea Royal Oak II
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Oolong Tea

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and generally soft nature make it suitable for casual wear and dates, offering a comforting aura. While some found it too light for formal settings, its elegance keeps it from being completely out of place. The inconsistent performance means it's less ideal for office environments where you need reliable longevity and silage.

Royal Oak II

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its unoffensive, fresh character makes it ideal for office and casual wear, as noted by reviewers. While versatile, its lighter profile might get lost in a very formal setting, and it doesn't scream 'date night' intimacy.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
59%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, green, tobacco

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Oolong Tea EDC
Royal Oak II EDT
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