Black Tea by Innisfree bottle
Innisfree

Black Tea

4.1/5 · 12 votes Unisex 2020
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity2.7/5
Sillage2.5/5
Day67
Night22
Spring100
Summer67
Fall44
Winter11
Our take

Black Tea is not a complex composition. It opens with a bright orange note that feels more like a fresh peel than a sweet juice, but that citrus spark fades fast into the heart. Once the orange steps back, the eucalyptus and sage take over with a cool, slightly medicinal edge. The rose and jasmine are present, yet they stay in the background, softened by the powdery violet. It is an herbal and woody mix that smells clean and unpretentious, though it lacks a distinct personality. The amber and musk in the base provide a gentle warmth, but they never deepen the scent enough to make it feel substantial. It is pleasant and easy to wear, but it rarely surprises the nose.

The main drawback is that the notes often blur together. The camphor quality from the eucalyptus mixes with the citrus and florals until the individual elements are hard to separate. Instead of a clear path from orange to amber, the fragrance settles into a uniform, slightly soapy mist. It suits a morning walk through a garden or a casual day at a bright market, feeling appropriate for a mild, sunny afternoon. It is a safe choice for someone who wants to smell fresh without making an impression. The blend is too indistinct to hold attention, leaving the wearer wishing for a sharper definition between the herbal sage and the soft white flowers.

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