Tea for Two

Tea for Two by L'Artisan Parfumeur is a deeply aromatic, unisex fragrance centered on a robust black tea note, best likened to Lapsang Souchong with its distinct smokiness. The opening unfolds with a warm, dry tea aroma highlighted by star anise, bergamot, and a vibrant backbone of ginger, cinnamon, and spice, creating a bold and slightly medicinal atmosphere that settles into a complex, skin-hugging composition. The initial intensity is dominated by tobacco, leather, and smoldering wood notes, with this dry, earthy character persisting throughout. Honey and vanilla appear gently in the drydown, lending subtle sweetness and softness that balances the dry, smoky base, but never overpowers it. The warmth of ginger and spices remains present, while the tea note is clearly more present in spirit than in flavor—here, it’s less about the drink and more about the character of aged tea leaves, the smell of a quiet, wood-paneled library, or a fireside reading in autumn. The scent is intimate, wearable in cooler weather, and ideal for quiet or private moments, where its subtle, lasting presence feels like a personal embrace. It evokes the atmosphere of an intimate tea gathering, a winter library after candlelight, or a deep forest walk in late autumn.