**By Kilian Imperial Tea 2024** opens in a thin, dry line of bergamot, with a transparent citrus bitterness that feels like steam rising from a porcelain cup. After a few minutes, green tea comes forward—clean, cool, and softly astringent, with none of the sweetness or smoke that often shapes tea fragrances. In the heart, mate and sambac jasmine give the composition more body, while the floral tone stays damp and airy, like petals after rain rather than powder. Osmanthus adds an apricot-leather nuance that keeps the scent alive and gives it a more composed, adult character. Iris smooths the passage into the base and lends the whole surface a matte, silky texture. In the trail, white musk, pale woods, and a warm amber shadow remain close to the skin, precise and restrained. It suits anyone drawn to clarity, quiet elegance, and perfumes for work, reading, or evenings when a loud trail would feel out of place.
