Royal Sapphire
| Edp | Concentration | Edt |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2008 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A brilliant, versatile crowd-pleaser that builds on the BR540 DNA with a candied orange twist. It's an underrated gem that deserves more attention, perfect for everyday allure.
A truly underrated gem, Mandarin Tea is a quietly sophisticated and perfectly balanced tea scent. It's a clean, musky embrace that gets compliments without trying too hard, a proper crowd-pleaser.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 18% | 18% |
| Floral | 30% | 31% |
| Fruity | 3% | 5% |
| Green | 2% | 11% |
| Sweet | 24% | 27% |
| Warm | 11% | 6% |
| Woody | 1% | 2% |
| Earthy | 5% | 3% |
| Animalic | 25% | 19% |
| Fresh | 15% | 16% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and versatile blend of fresh, sweet, and warm notes make it suitable for a wide range of settings. While it leans towards casual and date nights due to its alluring sweetness, the underlying sophistication allows it to transition to formal events, though perhaps with fewer sprays. Strong performance means it won't vanish, making it great for longer social engagements.
Seasons
Occasions
Its moderate projection and clean, unassuming tea profile make it ideal for office wear and casual settings. While perhaps too understated for formal events, its gentle warmth works well for intimate dates.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Musky, Powdery, Vanilla accords and Jasmine, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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