Notes of tea aren’t totally new in the perfume world; Early adopters of the trend include Guerlain's Aqua Allegoria and Elizabeth Arden's White Tea range, but the latest iterations borrow from modern sips ranging from chai to matcha, and everything in between. (“The earthy, green addition of matcha in a perfume can feel grounding and calming, taking you back to that matcha moment in the morning,” Michelle Feeney, founder of Floral Street, told us last year.) Like the signature brewed beverage, tea-infused fragrances across the board have a certain airy lightness about them (somewhat of a palate cleanser compared to the polarizing, cloying nature of gourmands), and generally aren’t the strong, heady types that can easily overpower a room. As such, they’re ideal for wearing alone during the daytime or even layering with other perfumes to create a bespoke result.
Not only is this a bourgeoning trend within perfumery, but it’s one that has made its way into R29 editors’ own routines for a much-needed moment of grounding and centering calm. Below, 12 tea-infused fragrances that we're spritzing nonstop until further notice.
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Prada Infusion de Santal Chai
Prada’s latest fragrance launch sent (or should we say, scent?) R29 editors into a veritable tizzy after being announced. After excitedly testing it out, we can now say with confidence that Infusion de Santal Chai is more than worth the early hype. With its blend of chai latte accord, sandalwood, and citrus, the result is a woody, fresh scent with spicy, grounding notes of chai. Instantly iconic? We certainly think so.
Prada Infusion de Santal Chai, $, available at Sephora
Brown Girl Jane High Tea Eau de Parfum
Buttery madeleines, pink chai tea, and almond-forward biscotti aren’t just the makings of a delicious afternoon treat — they’re the stars of Brown Girl Jane’s High Tea, which evokes a luxe Parisian bakery with every spritz.
Brown Girl Jane High Tea Eau de Parfum, $, available at Sephora
Nette Thé Vanille Eau de Parfum
For all the matcha latte lovers, Nette has you covered with Thé Vanille. This unique gourmand (think yummy, dessert-like notes) combines earthy matcha, creamy vanilla, and a hint of salt to balance and contrast the saccharine effect of vanilla perfumes. Plus, it lasts all day long on hair, skin, and clothes.
NETTE Thé Vanille Eau de Parfum, $, available at Sephora
Lore Somewhere but nowhere
This woody, spicy scent was the brainchild of several beauty industry powerhouses — Melanie Bender (a former executive at Rhode), Youth To The People’s Joe Cloyes and Greg Gonzalez, and Milk Makeup’s Mazdack Rassi — so it’s hardly a surprise that it’s become a hit among fragrance connoisseurs. Featuring notes of cardamom and black tea, this enigmatic, earthy concoction is nothing short of addictive. One Sephora reviewer perhaps put it best when they likened it to “wearing a poem.”
LORE Somewhere but nowhere Eau de Parfum, $, available at Sephora
Le Monde Gourmand Chai Épicé
Le Monde Gourmand’s wallet-friendly scents are already an R29 editor favorite, with Chai Épicé being one of our standouts. Like the beverage it’s named after, this sweet, warm scent combines chai tea with soft florals like lily of the valley and violet to create a sensual, elegant scent experience on skin. (Fragrance influencer Caroline Stern even went as far to crown this scent as “the sexiest perfume under $30 on the internet”.) Consider us sold.
Le Monde Gourmand Chai Épicé Eau De Parfum, $, available at Ulta Beauty
Kilian Imperial Tea
After an experience harvesting jasmine tea in China, founder Kilian Hennessy was inspired to bottle the uniquely transformative ritual. The result was Imperial Tea, featuring green tea accord and heady jasmine sambac absolute alongside aquatic notes of Laminaria seaweed (meant to mimic ocean air). This fresh, botanical fragrance is a must-try for any fragrance snob.
Kilian Imperial Tea, $, available at Kilian
Billie Eilish Your Turn II
Refinery29 beauty director Jacqueline Kilikita calls Billie Eilish’s fragrances the ultimate compliment magnets: (“They’re truly underrated,” she says.) Your Turn II is warm and woody like the OG, but sprightlier and more refreshing thanks to the addition of black tea. Crunchy green vetiver and resin give it a peppery edge that transcends gender, but it’s the quenching tea note that really lingers — and that’s why she loves it.
Billie Eilish Your Turn II Eau de Parfum, $, available at Billie Eilish Fragrances
Le Labo Thé Noir
The black tea in Le Labo’s Thé Noir is floral but edged with a slight bitterness — like overbrewed leaves steeped with a wedge of lemon. Bergamot adds a refreshing, citrussy lift, while smoky cedarwood and skin-like musk make it just as cozy on the dry down. Spray it on your pulse points for a soothing, comforting trail all day.
Le Labo Thé Noir 29 Eau de Parfum, $, available at Nordstrom
BVLGARI Eau Parfumée Thé Blanc Eau de Toilette
If you have a little more to spend, it has to be BVLGARI’s The Blanc. Described as an ‘aromatic green’ fragrance, it’s easy to see why from the first spritz — it’s like walking through a lush garden after summer rain. The Chinese white tea note is subtly sweet with a soft blossom note, making it the ultimate clean scent without tipping into soapy.
Bvlgari Eau Parfumée thé Blanc Eau de Toilette, $, available at Nordstrom
Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Black Tea
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Escentric Molecules Molecule 01+ Black Tea Eau de Toilette, $, available at Nordstrom
Jo Malone Earl Grey & Cucumber
Heritage brand Jo Malone London debuted an entire tea-inspired collection back in 2021, but this throwback scent is enjoying newfound popularity as tea scents continue to chart. Inspired by Brits’ most time-honored afternoon activity, this high tea-inspired scent combines bergamot-forward Earl Grey notes with crisp, light cucumber for a result that’s energetic, fresh, and elegant as can be.
Jo Malone London Earl Grey & Cucumber Cologne, $, available at Nordstrom
NEST Fragrances Indigo
London is known for its fancy tea spots, so it makes sense that Nest’s founder drew inspiration from a Moroccan brew she discovered on Bond Street, one of the city’s most fragrant thoroughfares. And no, it’s not lacking in perfume shops. Warm and spicy thanks to a mix of syrupy fig and woods, the fragrance’s crisp tea note is the star of the show.
NEST New York Indigo Eau de Parfum, $, available at Ulta Beauty
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