Imperial Tea
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Empire Coffee
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A hyperrealistic jasmine tea that's got everyone chatting, Kilian Imperial Tea is a divisive stunner. Some find its photorealistic quality breathtaking, a true tea experience in a bottle. Others are less impressed, citing fleeting longevity and a linear composition for its premium price tag. You either love its delicate simplicity or you don't.
Perfume Parlour's affordable citrus interpretation, led by Bergamot with coffee depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than its designer reference, but the core signature is there.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 28% |
| Floral | 28% | 19% |
| Fruity | 1% | 4% |
| Green | 46% | 13% |
| Sweet | 13% | 21% |
| Warm | 0% | 7% |
| Woody | 0% | 0% |
| Earthy | 6% | 9% |
| Animalic | 5% | 9% |
| Fresh | 25% | 19% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its intimate projection and fresh, clean accords make it ideal for office wear and casual settings, avoiding any overbearing presence. While beautiful, its delicate nature and potential low longevity might not command attention for formal events, and opinions vary on its suitability for dates due to its subtlety.
Seasons
The citrus character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its citrus, coffee signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral accords and Jasmine, Tea notes
Different accord profile
Where to buy
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