Chinese New Year 2026: The Best Tea-Inspired Fragrances To Usher In the Festive Spirit
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Looking to update your fragrance wardrobe in time for the Lunar New Year? Our latest edit is curated with the best festive offerings to add to your cart.
Is there anything more quintessentially Chinese than tea? For centuries, it has been a cornerstone of daily life, woven into every significant ritual. From weekly family yum cha to marriage ceremonies, and even as a means of showing respect and honour in social settings, tea is an integral and fundamental ritual to the culture.
So, with the Lunar New Year festival upon us, it’s fitting that tea should be the focus of this month’s scent edit. No matter where your celebrations take you this holiday season, these scents are bound to get you in the festive mood. From modern Western interpretations to more traditional takes on tea, explore our full scent edit below:
Christian Dior Parfums Thé Cachemire 200ml, RM2,250
An iconic staple among the Maison’s fragrance offerings, Thé Cachemire Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent evocative of an intimate tea ceremony, where an honoured guest is clad in Dior cashmere. The imagined garment is woven with white flowers and enveloped in the addictive scent of bergamot and musk—a stunning olfactive experience sure to transport you with each spritz.
Etat Libre D’Orange Above The Waves 100ml, RM780
Above The Waves is an aromatic and woody scent, created in homage to Mazu, the Marine Goddess of ancient Taiwanese culture. Black tea takes centre stage in this distinct accord, paired with notes of bergamot and tonka bean that strike the perfect balance between masculine and feminine.
Chasing Scents Tea Service 30ml, RM480
If you tend to gravitate towards fruity-floral scents, you’ll love this creation from Chasing Scents. The delicate blend of jasmine and oolong tea at the heart of this scent is elevated by notes of osmanthus absolute, white peach, and goji berry, resulting in a vibrant yet sophisticated blend that you’ll be reaching for every day.
Memo Paris Winter Palace 75ml, RM1,350
Inspired by China’s historic Imperial Palaces, this fresh and spicy scent explores the contrast between fire and ice. At its heart is red tea and mate accord, two tea notes seldom seen in perfumery, paired with a top of bergamot, clove, and lemon and a base of vanilla bourbon, benzoin, and labdanum absolute.
The House of Oud The Time 75ml, RM1,200
This intense blend of tea notes is almost meditative, inviting you to pause and reflect within yourself with its stunning bouquet. The scent opens with chamomile and bergamot, settling into a cosy heart of blue tea, iris and verbena and a woody base of cedar, musk, and amber.
Parfums Dusita Anamcara 100ml, RM1,200
For those who turn to fragrance for an olfactory escape, this illustrative accord is here to inspire. Tea accord sits at the heart of this scent, blended with a bright floral top of orange blossom and a warm base of vanilla. It’s a simple yet effective bouquet made to be lived in, providing reprieve and comfort whenever you may need it.
Fugazzi Passionfroudh 100ml, RM1,080
Lean away from tradition and embrace the spirit of the tropics with this subversive scent! Strong black tea is balanced against juicy top notes of passionfruit, mango, and ginger, a stunning heart of gurjun balsam and black pepper, and a smoky base of oud and cypriol.
Ormonde Jayne Qi Intensivo 88ml, RM1,780
This fragrance champions the subtle and the delicate, blending green lemon blossom, osmanthus and benzoin to create a scent that resonates with the East’s affinity for lighter scents. Instead of turning heads and making a statement, Qi Intensivo is here to leave a lasting impression.
d’Annam Pomelo Oolong
Honouring Chinese heritage in its purest form, Pomelo Oolong is a nod to tea as a daily ritual for reflection and connection. The harmonious accord of pomelo, white musk and oolong tea brings a contemporary edge to a time-honoured tradition.
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