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Oolong Tea Cologne bottle Oolong Tea EDC
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2016 Year -
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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 - Chinese Drink EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Oolong Tea (JM). Built around Cacao Pod, Hay, Honey, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Oolong Tea (JM).
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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
Chinese Drink EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cacao Pod 25% vs 27%
Honey 25% vs 24%
Hay 25% vs 25%
Only in Oolong Tea
Tobacco 25%
Only in Chinese Drink
Tonka Bean 22%
Only in Oolong Tea
Tonka Bean 100%
Only in Chinese Drink
Tobacco 100%

Accords

Oolong Tea Chinese Drink
100%
Sweet
50%
79%
Honey
71%
Green
Woody
70%
67%
Tobacco
64%
Cacao
58%
Vanilla
55%
Herbal
50%
Amber
Sweet shared
100%
50%
79%
71%
70%
67%
64%
58%
55%
50%

Performance

Oolong Tea Chinese Drink
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.

Chinese Drink

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the sweet signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
54%
Key Similarities

Both share Cacao Pod, Hay, Tobacco notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Oolong Tea EDC
Chinese Drink EDP
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