1.7 fl. oz. - 50ml
1.7 fl. oz. - 50ml
1.7 fl. oz. - 50ml
1.7 fl. oz. - 50ml
1.7 fl. oz. - 50ml
0.2 fl. oz. - 5ml
ONE DAY
Pu'er Tea
Eau De Parfum
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$140.45
HK$1,100
Description
Pu'er Tea by One Day offers a nuanced interpretation of aged tea, opening with a distinct tea leaf note that quickly deepens into an earthy, aromatic experience. It develops with prominent woody facets from cypress and cedar, complemented by the grounding presence of patchouli. As it settles, the fragrance reveals a smoky, resinous base of vetiver and incense, evoking the rich, complex aroma of fermented tea leaves and old wooden tea houses. This scent is less about a straightforward tea realism and more about the atmosphere and sensation of the tea's aging process, offering a journey from green and fresh to dark and contemplative. It's a fragrance that truly evolves on the skin, showcasing different facets throughout its wear.
Scent Profile
Woody
Earthy
Aromatic
Green
Smoky
Resinous
Notes
Top Notes
Tea Leaf
Middle Notes
Cypress
Cedar
PatchouliBase Notes
VetiverIncense
About ONE DAY
ONE DAY is a Hong Kong-based niche perfume house founded by Michael Wong, renowned for its artistic fragrances infused with humor and photorealistic tea-inspired scents in the Tea Exclusive collection, including Oolong, Osmanthus, Jasmine, and Puerh. The brand embraces a minimalist philosophy, handcrafting and packaging each perfume in simple white bottles to evoke purity, calm, and the essence of time amidst urban chaos. Their Ethos of Cities line captures urban inspirations, setting them apart with playful yet sophisticated olfactory storytelling.
Perfumer
Michael Wong
Michael Wong is a Hong Kong-born perfumer who received academic training in Korea under the mentorship of an ISIPCA perfumer and has created fragrances for several brands. In 2017, he launched his own niche perfume house One Day, emphasizing simplicity, serenity, and wearable realism inspired by his family's tea-drinking tradition, with notable works including the award-winning Oolong Tea series that secured an Art and Olfaction Award in 2022. He recently debuted the house Epichron with Twin Peaks, a tea-infused scent shortlisted for an Art and Olfaction Award.
Reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers often describe Pu'er Tea as a fragrance that undergoes a significant transformation, starting green and evolving into a deeper, earthier, and sometimes smokier profile. While some find it to be a calming and pleasant scent, others note a medicinal or powdery quality that might not appeal to everyone.
Pros
Evolving Scent Profile: The fragrance is noted for its dynamic development, changing from green to a more complex, smoky, and earthy character over time.
Atmospheric and Evocative: Many appreciate its ability to evoke the feeling of aged Pu'er tea, old tea houses, and a sense of nostalgia.
Unique Composition: The blend is praised for its artful allusion to steam and blistered leaves, creating a hyperreal and wearable tea experience.
Cons
Divisive Scent Profile: Some reviewers find the strong patchouli and incense combination to create a 'scratchy, sharp smell akin to incense ash mixed with your old grandmother's floral hand soap' or a 'baby powder' effect.
Medicinal Undertone: The tea note can sometimes lean towards an 'almost medicinal' quality for certain wearers.
Unremarkable for Some: A few individuals found the scent to be 'unremarkable' and not worth the price point.
Comparisons
Similar to Scent's Slow World: One reviewer noted a similarity, though suggested further exploration of actual Pu'er tea for accurate comparison.
Reminiscent of Incense Ash and Soap: The combination of patchouli and incense has been likened to 'incense ash mixed with your old grandmother's floral hand soap'.
Akin to Myrrh with a Dusty Texture: The drydown, with ginseng and Peru balsam, creates a profile similar to myrrh but with a dustier texture, like opening an old tea cannister.
Earl Grey and Leather: Some perceive notes of Earl Grey tea and leather in the evolving scent.
Vibe & Emotions
Calming and Spa-like: The fragrance is described as very calming, evoking a spa-like atmosphere.
Nostalgic and Reflective: It often brings about feelings of nostalgia, reminiscent of old letters and past memories.
Grounding and Contemplative: The warmth of the scent is noted to be grounding, encouraging a moment of reflection.
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