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Relaxing Fragrance Eau de Parfum bottle Relaxing Fragrance EDP
EDP Concentration EDC
F Gender U
1997 Year 2016
££ Price Tier ££
Darjeeling Tea Cologne bottle Darjeeling Tea EDC

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Relaxing Fragrance EDP
Shiseido's Relaxing Fragrance is a divisive trip down memory lane. For some, it's a nostalgic, calming green floral, but others find the opening jarringly vegetal or too energetic to live up to its name. A love-it-or-hate-it scent with a loyal following begging for its return.
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Our Verdict - Darjeeling Tea EDC
Seriously divisive. Some adore this for its subtle green floral charm, while others find it a bland, overpriced missed opportunity with not much tea for a 'Tea Collection' release. Expect a quiet skin scent that won't scream for attention.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Relaxing Fragrance EDP
Darjeeling Tea EDC

Notes

Shared Notes
Artemisia 25% vs 50%
Only in Relaxing Fragrance
Rose 25% Bamboo 25% Cucumber 25%
Only in Darjeeling Tea
Green 50%

Accords

Relaxing Fragrance Darjeeling Tea
100%
Aromatic
39%
88%
Woody
79%
Rose
78%
Green
61%
77%
Herbal
46%
76%
Floral
66%
75%
Ozonic
74%
Fresh
70%
Aquatic
68%
Fruity
Aromatic shared
100%
39%
88%
79%
Green shared
78%
61%
Herbal shared
77%
46%
Floral shared
76%
66%
75%
74%
70%
68%

Performance

Relaxing Fragrance Darjeeling Tea
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Relaxing Fragrance

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its soft sillage and relaxing green accords make it highly suitable for casual wear or the office, where it's unlikely to offend. The lack of overt sweetness or sensuality makes it less ideal for formal events or a date, though its clean vibe works for a daytime outing.

Darjeeling Tea

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Its intimate projection and fresh, clean profile make it an excellent choice for the office or casual wear where subtlety is key. It's too quiet for most formal events and might disappear on a date without close contact.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, green, herbal

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Relaxing Fragrance EDP
Darjeeling Tea EDC
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