Earl Grey & Jasmine

Earl Grey & Jasmine captures the quiet pleasure of a moment to yourself, a cup of Earl Grey on a hilltop with jasmine drifting in on the breeze. It opens fresh and light: lemon, orange and petitgrain give a clean citrus lift, and jasmine arrives early as a soft, airy white floral. The heart is where the tea sits. Earl Grey tea and bergamot give the familiar, slightly dry citrus-tea character, with lavender and orange blossom adding a gentle floral and aromatic structure. Nothing is sweet or heavy. The base is warm but restrained: amber, soft musk and cedarwood leave a smooth, comforting finish that stays close to the skin. The house makes its fine fragrances as extrait de parfum, and describes this one as light yet long-lasting. Expect a soft scent that wears quietly rather than projecting hard, which suits the house's own framing of it as calm, refined and understated. It is best in spring, summer and early autumn, and it is an easy choice for the office, relaxed weekends and everyday wear. The house presents it for women and men alike. Earl Grey & Jasmine has been in this independent British house's line since its first collection. It sits in the soft tea-and-white-flower lane, nearer to a gentle, clean floral than to a smoky or spiced tea.