Spiced Green Tea

Spiced Green Tea by Elizabeth Arden offers a dry, earthy, and unapologetically spicy green tea experience that feels both intimate and bold. It opens with a sharp, almost medicinal burst of ginger, anise, and citrus, creating a bright but fleeting impression. The heart blends cardamom and jasmine with a chlorophyll-rich green tea note, giving it an aromatic, almost herbal quality. The dry down is warm and subtly spicy, featuring sandalwood, labdanum, and patchouli, creating a skin-scented, musky depth that lingers like old fabric or spice cabinet. The scent is undeniably unisex, with few to no sweet or creamy elements, making it feel intellectually engaging and emotionally personal rather than sensual or seductive. Even with strong projection initially, it fades quickly on skin — lasting roughly 3 to 4 hours — leaving only a whisper of spice and green tea. It’s best worn casually, day to day, especially in spring and summer. While there’s a consensus that the longevity is weak, many find the scent deeply wearable and comforting, likening it to a nostalgic kitchen moment, or a quiet, introspective mood. It’s not for those seeking volume or dramatic sillage, but for those drawn to dry, intelligent, and unconventional perfumes that feel artisanal and introspective.