Thé Fantaisie
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Thé Fantaisie opens with a bright citrus slap of lemon and mandarin, but there is pine, too, a crisp, almost resinous greenness that keeps the whole thing from turning into a generic fruit salad. Cardamom and coriander flicker beneath, suggesting something spicier to come. Then the black tea heart arrives warm and slightly smoky, rubbed with pink pepper and nutmeg, and the composition settles into what feels like a very civilized picnic in a sun-dappled forest clearing.
This is Alberto Morillas at his most delicate, and the overall effect is a single specific image: a teacup left on a mossy stump, steam still rising, the scent of sap and sweet soil weaving into the steam. It is light and airy, more aromatic than sweet, and feels entirely natural, never synthetic or labored. But the numbers do not lie. A longevity of 2.87 and a sillage of 2.52 mean this is a fleeting ghost, perfect for those who want a gentle whisper rather than a shout. It suits anyone who loves a bright, tea-forward spring day scent, especially for brunch or a quiet walk. Skip it if you expect to be noticed from across the room. This is a private pleasure, a breath of fresh greenery that dissolves before you can grab it. Wear it in warm weather, sunshine on your shoulders, and accept that you will need to reapply. It is worth the trouble.
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