This is the most accurate representation of tea that I've ever encountered in a fragrance. If you've ever smelled a freshly brewed cup of assam tea, the aroma is EXACTLY like this fragrance. Deliciously malty and perfectly paired with citrus. I teared up when I first smelled this! I don't get grapefruit specifically, but more of a general lemon-leaning citrus. I was surprised by this, because I find Jo's Grapefruit to be a harsh masculine assault to my nose. (For reference, I love both citrus and masculine scents). I agree that this fragrance is definitely unisex rather than masculine. My only complaint about this is the horrific longevity. Typical for Jo, but this one is worse than normal. I maybe got a good hour before I stopped detecting it. Is it worth $200? No. However, if you LOVE tea scents like I do and can find a good deal, I'd jump on it. It's the most I've ever spent on a FS bottle ($160 incl. shipping) but sometimes if you love something enough, it's worth treating yourself.
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5 years ago
Assam & Grapefruit, from Jo Malone London was released in 2018. The perfumer behind this creation is unknown. The notes are Cardamom, Grapefruit, Mate, Patchouli, Tea.
This is the most accurate representation of tea that I've ever encountered in a fragrance. If you've ever smelled a freshly brewed cup of assam tea, the aroma is EXACTLY like this fragrance. Deliciously malty and perfectly paired with citrus. I teared up when I first smelled this! I don't get grapefruit specifically, but more of a general lemon-leaning citrus. I was surprised by this, because I find Jo's Grapefruit to be a harsh masculine assault to my nose. (For reference, I love both citrus and masculine scents). I agree that this fragrance is definitely unisex rather than masculine. My only complaint about this is the horrific longevity. Typical for Jo, but this one is worse than normal. I maybe got a good hour before I stopped detecting it. Is it worth $200? No. However, if you LOVE tea scents like I do and can find a good deal, I'd jump on it. It's the most I've ever spent on a FS bottle ($160 incl. shipping) but sometimes if you love something enough, it's worth treating yourself.