102 tea, cardamom, mimosa
Fragrance notes
Character
A sharp, almost brittle bergamot rushes out first, chased by the warm tingle of cardamom and a green, peppery coriander. This is no soft floral; the opening snaps with aromatic freshness. Soon, a cup of black tea emerges, milky and slightly astringent, while violet and jasmine add a powdery, vintage elegance. The heart is a delicate dance between the tannic bite of the brew and the soft, almost cosmetic touch of the flowers. As the fragrance settles, mimosa takes center stage, but not as a sunny, honeyed blast. Here, it is a dusty, slightly fuzzy yellow petal, grounded by moss and a clean musk into something intimate and earthbound.
The overall character feels like a spring morning in a forgotten greenhouse, where a single teacup sits on a mossy stone sill, the steam carrying the faint, quiet scent of cardamom and crushed violet stems. It is fresh without being aquatic, powdery without being cloying, and leans convincingly natural despite its moderate complexity. This is a unisex composition that works beautifully on skin that wants to whisper, not shout.
And whisper it does, with a longevity of just a few hours and a sillage that stays close to the collar. That is the honest trade-off for such a delicate, well-blended bouquet. Perfect for a spring brunch, a quiet office day, or a breezy afternoon where you want to smell like a refined thought rather than a declaration. Skip it if you crave projection or all-day staying power, or if your tastes run toward syrupy gourmands. For everyone else, 102 is a fleeting but lovely moment in tea time.
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