The Merchant of Venice 2018 EDP

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The Merchant of Venice Blue Tea is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Blue Tea opens with Nutmeg and Tea, settles into a heart of Neroli, Rose, and Magnolia, and dries down to a base of Mate, Musk, and Vetiver. The Merchant of Venice's Blue Tea carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Blue Tea is a divisive one. Some rave about its elegant tea and floral balance, while others find it fleeting, synthetic, or simply not worth the price. That gorgeous bottle might be the main attraction for many.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Fresh
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
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Blue Tea Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Tea67%
Nutmeg33%
Heartas listed
Magnolia41%
Neroli31%
Rose28%
Baseas listed
Mate39%
Musk32%
Vetiver29%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its clean, fresh, and often subtle sillage makes it suitable for office and casual wear, as it's unlikely to offend. The poor longevity reported by many users means it's less ideal for formal events or dates where you desire a lasting impression, though its refined character could suit a closer setting.

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

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • 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

An intriguing opening of spiced nutmeg and earthy tea quickly blossoms into a romantic floral heart. Delicate rose, bright neroli, and creamy magnolia intertwine, creating a fresh, slightly sweet bouquet. The drydown settles into subtle musk, grounding vetiver, and the unique, herbaceous quality of mate, leaving a clean, refined trail.

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Where to buy

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