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Eau de parfum
Dossier Citrus Tea
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The Character and Style of Dossier Citrus Tea
Dossier Citrus Tea is a unisex eau de parfum for those who appreciate contrasting compositions with a distinctive character.
The fragrance combines the freshness of a citrus accord, dry tea-like transparency and deep woody-balsamic nuances, creating an impression that is composed, elegant and unusual at the same time.
The fragrance was created by the Dossier brand, founded in the United States in 2021.
The brand's idea is that high-quality, complex perfumery should be accessible to a wide audience, and Citrus Tea reflects this approach well: the composition feels thoughtful and layered while remaining easy to wear every day.
How the Fragrance Unfolds
The fragrance opens with bergamot, black tea and fig.
The opening is fresh, slightly tart and gently fruity: citrus adds radiance, tea creates a dry, smoky facet, while fig makes the scent rounded and velvety.
As it develops, jasmine, bay leaf, tobacco and vetiver join the tea-and-fruit theme.
The white floral note does not push the composition into an overtly feminine direction; bay leaf and vetiver emphasize its spicy, green and slightly austere side.
The tobacco nuance adds warmth and creates the feeling of cozy, richly saturated air.
The finish becomes deeper with cedar, incense, hay, peach and musk.
The woody base supports the fragrance with confidence and dryness, incense lends it balsamic smokiness, while peach and hay soften the overall impression.
As a result, Citrus Tea does not unfold linearly but gradually shifts in mood, moving from a lively tea-infused opening to a warm, slightly meditative trail.
Wearability and Sillage
Citrus Tea belongs to the chypre family and combines citrus, tea, fruity, woody, spicy, balsamic, musky, sweet and white floral nuances.
Despite the fresh motif in its name, this is not a light aquatic fragrance: its character is noticeable, full-bodied and distinctly deep.
Its sillage is described as very strong, so it is best to apply it with care.
For the skin, it is wise to start with one or two sprays, assess the development after 15–20 minutes and add one more if necessary.
On clothing, the fragrance may last longer and smell more pronounced, so it is better to apply it lightly to fabric while avoiding delicate materials.
The unisex positioning makes the perfume versatile: on women's skin, it can highlight spicy-fruity softness, while on men's skin, it can bring out woody-tea dryness.
The fragrance is especially suitable for cool weather, the office when applied moderately, evening gatherings and occasions when you want to leave behind a distinctive, rich trail.
Who Will Love Dossier Citrus Tea
This perfume will appeal to fans of tea compositions, dry woody accords and fragrances that evolve noticeably on the skin.
It may interest those who prefer more complex combinations of freshness, tobacco warmth, incense and musk over straightforward citrus scents.
For further exploration in a similar direction, consider Yves Saint Laurent Opium.
It is not an exact copy of Citrus Tea, but both fragrances share an expressive spicy-woody atmosphere and the ability to create a noticeable, memorable trail.
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