Demeter Fragrance Library 2009 EDC

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Chai Tea

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Demeter Fragrance Library Chai Tea is a Cologne launched in 2009. Chai Tea opens with Green Notes and Spicy Notes, settles into a heart of Paprika, Cardamom, Cinnamon, and Clove, and dries down to a base of Milk, Sugar, and Tea. Demeter Fragrance Library's Chai Tea carries a Statement verdict, a spicy-led wear.

Demeter's Chai Tea is a divisive scent: some find it a faithful, if simplified, take on the spiced beverage, while others detect little tea or milk, leaning into a more woody, incense-like spice. Expect an intimate, fleeting experience.
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  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Subtle
  • Soft
  • Sweet
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Chai Tea Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Given its intimate sillage and moderate longevity, this scent is best suited for casual, close-quarters wear. It's too subtle for formal events and inappropriate for sport, but its warm, comforting nature makes it perfect for relaxed settings or a discreet office presence.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imagine the initial burst of green, herbal freshness before a symphony of warm spices takes over. Cardamom, cinnamon, clove, and ginger form a potent, aromatic heart, evoking a spice market rather than a sweet beverage. As it settles, hints of creamy milk and dark tea emerge, softened by a touch of sugar, creating a cozy yet understated drydown.

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