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Eau de parfum
Proad Red Tea
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Proad Red Tea and the Character of the Fragrance
Proad Red Tea is a unisex fragrance launched in 2024, created for those who enjoy fruity-floral compositions with a distinctive, contemporary character.
This eau de parfum belongs to the Proad brand and is part of the Proad Tea Collection.
In this fragrance, citrus freshness gradually blends with juicy fruits, soft peony and the distinctive accord of red tea.
The release continues the philosophy of Proad, a brand founded in Bangkok in 2016 and associated with the new wave of Asian perfumery.
The brand is known for its interest in emotional and intellectual interpretations of familiar images, so Red Tea is perceived not as a literal tea fragrance, but as a vivid olfactory story with a fruity temperament and noticeable woody-musky depth.
The Fragrance Pyramid and Its Development on the Skin
The fragrance opens with top notes of bergamot, grapefruit and mandarin.
The citrus burst retains its juiciness and a slight bitterness, making the opening energetic, clean and immediately attention-grabbing.
Peach, peony, raspberry and rooibos, or red tea, unfold at the heart of the composition.
Peach adds velvety fruity softness, raspberry makes the scent more playful, while peony contributes an airy floral nuance.
Rooibos ties these nuances together in a warm, slightly honeyed tea accord that gives Red Tea its individuality.
In the base, the fruity-floral theme gradually becomes more composed as vetiver, a woody accord and musk emerge.
The drydown retains its appealing cleanliness while gaining a dry elegance and lasting volume.
On the skin, the fragrance may smell especially expressive, so its development is worth assessing not only on a blotter but also several hours after application.
Longevity, Sillage and Wearability
Red Tea is presented as a unisex fragrance with very strong sillage.
This is not an intimate perfume that stays close to the skin: its presence is noticeable in the surrounding space, while the citrus-fruity opening gradually gives way to a warmer tea-woody trail.
This intensity will particularly appeal to those who enjoy compliment-getting fragrances and want their perfume to become part of their overall look.
The fragrance suits a city wardrobe, a meeting, a walk or an evening out when you want to add energy and expressiveness to your look.
Thanks to its unisex positioning, Red Tea is not tied to traditionally feminine or masculine perfume aesthetics: on one person, juicy fruits and peony may stand out more strongly, while on another, vetiver, woody nuances and musk may take the lead.
Specific recommendations for the number of sprays on skin and clothing are not provided in the database.
Given its very strong sillage, it is sensible to start with a small amount and then assess how the composition behaves specifically on your skin; applying it to fabric may extend its performance, so extra caution is advisable with clothing.
The Perfumer and Similar Fragrances
Red Tea was created by Quentin Bisch, a perfumer known for his ability to work with vivid fruity, floral and musky accords.
In this composition, his signature is expressed through the contrast between a sparkling citrus opening, a juicy heart and a drier woody base.
If you would like to explore fragrances with a similar mood, consider Iceberg Iceberg White, and compare Red Tea with other fresh fruity-floral compositions.
At the same time, its tea accord, high intensity and distinctive base make Proad Red Tea an independent release rather than a simple variation on the theme of a light citrus perfume.
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