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Eau de parfum
Manali Perfumes Indian Tea 01
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Indian Tea 01: Character
Indian Tea 01 is a unisex fragrance released in 2024 by Manali Perfumes, a perfume brand from the UAE.
It is an eau de parfum at the intersection of the fougere and woody families: fresh and clean in mood, yet with noticeable depth and a confident presence.
Its name promises a tea theme, delivered here without a dessert-like or cloying sweetness.
Black tea creates the effect of a dry, slightly astringent infusion that gradually blends with a woody texture, coolness, and the gentle warmth of skin.
Development on Skin
Indian Tea 01 does not have a traditionally divided pyramid of top, heart, and base notes: its listed accords unfold as a single, smoothly evolving ensemble.
At first, a fresh aquatic accord is especially noticeable, lending the composition a feeling of air, cool water, and clean fabric.
Then the tea nuance becomes drier and more dimensional, while woody notes, Iso E Super, amber, and musk create a modern base.
Iso E Super adds a delicate woody, velvety aura; amber provides warmth, while musk makes the scent smoother and more skin-like.
As a result, the fragrance does not settle into a single tea note but retains its movement from freshness to gentle woody depth.
Sillage and Impression
Its stated sillage is very strong, so Indian Tea 01 can make its wearer's presence clearly felt in a space.
At the same time, its character is more composed and contemporary than overtly sweet: tea, water, and wood create a recognizable, slightly mineral profile.
For a first wear, it is sensible to begin with one spray on the skin and assess its development throughout the day.
For a more airy trail, apply the fragrance to clothing from a distance after testing an inconspicuous area of the fabric; given its intensity, increase the number of sprays gradually.
When to Wear It
The fresh aquatic opening and dry woody-tea base make this unisex fragrance a fitting companion for daytime, the office, walks, and meetings when you want to make an impression without gourmand heaviness.
It may feel especially natural in warm weather, during transitional seasons, and whenever you need a clean, confident, and unexpected fragrance accent.
Those who enjoy citrus-woody freshness with a noticeable aura should also try Le Labo Bergamote 22.
Indian Tea 01 differs from it through its emphasis on black tea, aquatic transparency, and an amber-musk finish.
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