Black Tea
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Black Tea

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Also Known As

Ceylon Black Tea, Chinese Black Tea

About

Black Tea in perfumery presents a warm, rich, and slightly smoky aroma, often tinged with subtle tannic and earthy nuances. It can introduce a sense of comfort and depth, reminiscent of freshly brewed tea leaves. This note often brings a sophisticated, slightly bitter edge to compositions.

Scent Profile

Black Tea in perfumery offers a warm, nuanced aroma with smoky, earthy, and tannic facets. The scent can display subtle hints of dried leaves, malt, and a gentle bitterness, evolving to reveal woody and leathery undertones. Its complexity provides both comfort and a refined, slightly astringent character.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused
EnvelopeHeart · ~8h lasting
Family Amber · Musk · Leather

Read off the wheel, not a label applied to the note.

What this is made of

Tea leaf absolute

A natural extract

CAS 950854-40-7

Tea absolute is produced from fermented (black) Camellia sinensis leaf, which is what the note denotes. Held at 0.8 rather than higher because the material row does not state the oxidation level, so green and black tea share it.

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Origin

Black Tea absolute or extract is obtained from the fermented and dried leaves of Camellia sinensis, typically sourced from regions such as China, India, or Sri Lanka. Extraction methods include solvent extraction or supercritical CO2 extraction to preserve the delicate aromatic profile. The resulting material is a dark, viscous liquid used in fine fragrance formulations.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use Black Tea primarily in the heart or base of compositions to impart depth and a sophisticated, aromatic warmth. It blends well with citrus, florals, spices, woods, and musks, and is often featured in both oriental and modern woody fragrances. Its distinctive profile can anchor lighter notes or add intrigue to gourmand and herbal accords.

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Perfumes featuring Black Tea

A selection of reviewed perfumes where Black Tea appears prominently.

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