From Matcha To Earl Grey, These Are The 11 Cosiest Tea Perfumes To Try

Santal 33 and Another 13 maybe the fan favourites, but don't sleep on Thé Matcha 26. Instead of leaning into the bitterness of matcha, this fragrance opens with the same kind of uplifting energy one gets from that first hit of matcha latte. It captures the bright green hue of high quality matcha powder and as the day goes, it turns into a softer, plusher scent of figs balanced with dry cedar.

A mood-lifting, refreshing splash of fragrance done in the most elegant way possible. Thé Vert feels like a tall drink of citrus-infused iced green tea on a hot day. It's sparkling and zesty without any sharp tartness, with a clean, breezy feel to it. Fragrance expert Nick Gilbert is a fan. 'It's soft and fuzzy, steamy and bright, and smells like more perfectly like green tea than real green tea does,' he shares.

Picture this: you're lying supine on a plush chair in a dimly-lit lounge area of an upscale spa, cucumber slices on your eyes, string quartet playing softly through the speakers and you're shielded behind a sheer curtain sipping tea after a massage. This is the kind of tranquility Earl Grey & Cucumber offers.

It opens with a bright waft of smokey bergamot from the Earl Grey with a splash of creamy milk, balanced with green, dewy cucumbers. It's light, fresh and is understated enough for the office. It is a cologne, so the longevity is shorter. Spritz generously, or carry a smaller 30ml version with you.

Escentric Molecules make straightforward fragrances that sit close on the skin; the kind of quiet luxury scent that makes others ask 'what's that nice smell'?

The M+ Black Tea version features a gentle waft of smokiness on a clean, woody base (a bit like burying your nose in pristine white paper). It's simple, elegant, and one of the more realistic black tea scents out there.

'I wanted to reference the Mad Hatter's tea party,' says perfumer Pia Long of this pleasantly bright fragrance that's brimming with tart rhubarb and jammy roses. 'I used black tea CO2 extract for its recognisable tannin character with honeyed tonalities,' she shares. If your cuppa of choice is usually a fruity blend (or if you're still in the mood for sunny, upbeat fragrances), this will do the trick.

Jasmine fragrances have a reputation for being heady and opulent, but under the discerning nose of perfumer Alexandra Monet, delicate white petals take on a more ethereal appeal. A Floral Verse is soft, musky and refined; a captivating spritz that whispers rather than shouts.

Matcha purists will know that true ceremonial-grade matcha has an earthy bitterness to it; an acquired taste that is irresistible once you understand it. Matcha Meditation is a respectful ode to the sacred tea ceremony, a cooling, earthy composition that opens with a hint of bitter green leaves before settling into a cosy, creamy waft thanks to the addition of white chocolate.

This enigmatic composition combines smokey black tea with swirls of sweet and spicy incense. It's opulent and long-lasting, perfect for cool winter evenings and parties that last well past midnight.

It might not be books-by-the-fireside season just yet, but Jil Sander captures that warm, cosy feeling perfectly. This is the scent of freshly-brewed tea with a sprinkle of cinnamon, enjoyed in a cocooning cabin by the forest.

Most tea-forward scents tend to feel airy and fresh, thus offering shorter longevity compared to an amber or oud perfume. This one by the Merchant of Venice, however, promises to linger for hours on end. It's a perfect balance between warm spices, shimmering citrus and gentle florals; a reassuring, mood-brightening blend that manages cool down the senses in hot weather while offering a cosy embrace in colder months.

If a clean, minimalist tea scent isn't for you, Virere's bohemian, free-spirited vibe might just be the one. There's plenty of heat here, which captures the feeling of basking in sunshine, surrounded by ripened figs and woody trees.