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Eau de toilette
Kotolabo Green Tea
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Green Tea: Character
Kotolabo Green Tea is a unisex fragrance released in 2020 by the Japanese brand Kotolabo.
This eau de toilette sits at the crossroads of citrus, green, and floral styles: transparent and invigorating, yet with a soft, comforting drydown.
The name lives up to expectations: the tea theme feels fresh and light here, without cloying sweetness.
The fragrance evokes a peaceful morning, with cool air, sunlight, and the scent of freshly brewed tea.
Green Tea will suit both women and men who enjoy clean green compositions with a floral touch.
It can be an excellent choice for the office, a walk, studying, travel, or days when you want to complete your look without a heavy fragrance cloud.
How It Develops on Skin
Kotolabo Green Tea opens with energy and sparkle: bergamot and lime bring a juicy citrus tang, while the green accord recalls damp foliage and a cool garden.
This opening phase feels especially natural in spring and summer, but can also refresh the mood indoors during winter.
The composition then becomes gentler. In the heart, green tea blends with lily of the valley and rose: the flowers do not take center stage, but make the tea accord airier and slightly more romantic.
In the base, amber, white musk, and violet soften the citrus sharpness, leaving a clean, soft, delicately powdery trail on the skin.
Sillage and Application
Despite being an eau de toilette, Green Tea is said to have very strong sillage.
It is therefore best to start with one spray on the skin, for example on the wrist or collarbone area, and assess how it develops after some time.
For a more noticeable presence, add one more spray, but do not rush: the green-citrus notes may bloom more intensely than expected.
Apply the fragrance to clothing sparingly as well: one spray from a distance is enough, after first testing it on an inconspicuous area of fabric.
This approach helps keep the tea freshness light and avoids overwhelming those around you. Careful application is particularly appropriate in the office, on public transport, and in small spaces.
Who Should Try It
Green Tea will appeal to admirers of citrus, green, floral, musky, and amber accords who are looking for an everyday fragrance with a distinctive tea facet.
It combines the lively coolness of lime, delicate florals, and a comforting base, a blend that fits easily into an everyday wardrobe.
If you would like to explore a similarly minded style, compare it with Calvin Klein CK One: both fragrances are interesting as fresh unisex options, while retaining their own character.
Within the Japanese Kotolabo collection, Green Tea stands out for its clear, emotionally direct concept: it turns the familiar tea ritual into a fragrant gesture.
It is a fragrance for those who choose not loud showiness, but a feeling of freshness, poise, and quiet confidence.
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