Tea Rose
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1977 | Year | 2017 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Hydrangea
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This perfume is a divisive love-it-or-hate-it affair. For rose purists, it's a photorealistic masterpiece that smells like a fresh-cut bouquet. For others, it's an overpowering floral bomb with a vintage, even 'funeral parlour' vibe. Proceed with caution and a single spritz.
This is a clean, green, realistic floral that gets a bit soapy and melancholic for some, and a public loo cleaner for others. Definitely one to sample first, as it's a bit of a love-it-or-hate-it affair.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 0% |
| Floral | 59% | 53% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 19% | 20% |
| Sweet | 14% | 15% |
| Warm | 1% | 0% |
| Woody | 8% | 9% |
| Earthy | 1% | 6% |
| Animalic | 1% | 10% |
| Fresh | 22% | 19% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its potent projection and longevity make it a poor fit for office wear, where it might overwhelm. However, its realistic, fresh rose character works well for casual outings and can be quite romantic given its floral focus. It is too strong and potentially polarising for formal events or sport.
Seasons
A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.
Occasions
Its moderate longevity and close sillage make it ideal for office wear, as it's unlikely to offend. While some find it romantic, its clean and green character, along with reports of soapy undertones, don't scream 'date night'.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Fresh Spicy, Rose accords and Rose, Cedar notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.