Where most tea fragrances use citrus as a bridge, Nishane's Wulong Cha EDP adds litsea cubeba alongside bergamot and mandarin before oolong tea and nutmeg develop into a fig and musk base, for anyone.
Wulong Cha EDP, released in 2015, is Nishane's approach to the tea fragrance category. Bergamot, orange, and mandarin in the top create a citrus opening with complexity: litsea cubeba adds a lemony-citrus quality with a faintly spicy edge that standard bergamot lacks. The citrus combination is brighter and more faceted than a single-note opening, providing a clean freshness.
Tea in the heart is the central note: oolong tea specifically, which has a more roasted, slightly mineral quality than green tea and a mild earthiness that lighter tea variants lack. Nutmeg adds mild spice that integrates with the tea's natural astringency. Fig in the base provides a soft, milky fruitiness that bridges the tea and the clean musk drydown. The composition reads clean, light, and persistently fresh. Projection holds for six to eight hours.
Wulong Cha EDP suits spring and summer for any time of day. The citrus and tea combination reads well in warm temperatures and works as a daily wear fragrance in most settings. Office-appropriate and suited to casual social occasions.
