Elizabeth Arden 2012 EDP

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Green Tea Cherry Blossom

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Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Cherry Blossom is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012. Green Tea Cherry Blossom opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Petitgrain, and Almond, settles into a heart of Cherry Blossom, Peony, Apricot, and Plum, and dries down to a base of Musk, Birch, Oakmoss, and Heliotrope. Elizabeth Arden's Green Tea Cherry Blossom carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one is a divisive crowd-pleaser, if such a thing exists. Some love its fresh, clean simplicity, while others are left cold by what they perceive as a synthetic or overly-citrus opening that sadly lacks true cherry blossom character.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Feminine
  • Soft
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Green Tea Cherry Blossom Eau de Parfum 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:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, light profile and often-cited poor longevity make it perfect for casual wear and the office, where it won't offend. It's less suited for formal events or dates where a more impactful scent might be desired, though its refreshing qualities lend themselves well to sport or post-gym. Many reviews note its suitability for warmer weather and as an 'after shower' scent.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Opens with an exhilarating burst of zesty lemon and bergamot, underscored by the gentle, earthy bitterness of green tea. The initial citrus rush mellows into a soft floral heart, where delicate cherry blossom and peony intertwine with a hint of juicy plum and apricot. The dry-down is subtle and clean, a whisper of musky birch and oakmoss lingering close to the skin.

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