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Pirlionec – :
I was really excited before trying it out, but it just ended up having a very sour opening that fades into nothing in 30 minutes.
123123 – :
Such a chic green tea scent! 1h later – boring musc! Complete disappointment considering the price
yeyifepc – :
A smoky opening, some dry tea and sweet notes that reminds me of immortelle, although I don’t see it mentioned in the notes. What I get now remains unchanged for the next hours, which is pretty much sweet smoke that is having a warm aura around it. The projection drops to a skin scent level within half an hour, so it’s a very soft and warm scent.
6/10
aoe043speagoessenda – :
Very strong tea notes, almost a linear frag but cut by green and citrus as well. Neither extremely masculine nor feminine, quite ambivalently unisex. Smooth.
fukserga – :
I really want to love this, but you have to lay ot on thick to get any kind of projection or longevity. I tend to think most of the complaints on this site about those aspects are way overblown, but not in this case. It’s not the worst, but I still consider it a negative. I definitely enjoy the scent itself though.
I think what I like most about this is the leather note; it gives it a bit of a smoothed out backbone. It has a great all-around leathery, slightly sweet, tea mixture that is pleasant with a hint of intrigue.
This also bears a strong resemblance to Commodity Moss black but with a leather foundation instead of oak moss… so much so, that I could never justify owning full bottles of both. I don’t even know which I prefer but Moss came first, so that ship has sailed. The oak moss in Moss makes it just a bit sharper and bifurcated as opposed to this one which is a bit rounder and more unified.
Hard to find in stores, but well worth taking a flier on a decant on the Bay. FBs are reasonably priced there too, and at online discounters.
Me: 6 foot,205, brown hair & beard.
cve133 – :
A very pleasant, nice and “layed-back” black tea scent with a hint of neroli. Earl grey – vibe for sure thanks to the citrus. For me, this is very masculine/unisex version of Lancome Miracle. I am happy to own both and they are both fantastic.
The color of the label fits perfectly with the scent character, something like a clowdy grey summer day when you seat in a cozy chair on the seaside and read a book, covering yourself with a light blanket from the sea breeze.
my boyfriend did not like oolang from the first time, but gave it a try couple of times, and the scent has grown on him. Now he wants a bottle 🙂 so give it a try!
vasiljadin – :
This is the first Atelier Cologne fragrance I’m trying in earnest, and I think it’s a clever one. There’s a way in which neroli always has seemed (to me) to have this slightly stinging, bitter, tobacco-like quality. Here, neroli opens the composition which quickly moves to the illusion of smoked black tea and tobacco flower. It’s a composition that just makes sense, the notes moving into one another in a way that is effortless and clean but still just a little smoky and sensuous.
But after that quick little song, it’s on to a lingering and pretty generic dry-down. Some white flowers, a little wood, a little soft white musk.
It’s definitely unisex, and sort of hovers the line between genres—which makes it pretty malleable in terms of context and wearer, but also a little boring in the end. I don’t see myself falling in love with this one, not least because it would be a very short engagement. But happy enough to have tried it via AC’s fairly generous sample program.
jkolodiy – :
I just picture this on a really hip older woman with flowing silver hair. You need a strong personality to pull this off.
rekaanin – :
Wow this is very nice. The tea in this isn’t a run of the mill green tea note, but rather a black tea. The bergamot gives this an Earl Grey vibe, but it is slightly smoky as oolong tea would be. Somehow this is still a very clean and delicate scent. I really love that it is at once smoky and clean an interesting combo I have never experienced!
eduard22.12 – :
This pleasant tea-centred fragrance has perfumer Jérome Epinette’s signature all over it – the citrus top, the vetiver heart and the transparent woody base. It reminds me of his composition Bois Blonds, also for Atelier, but here the pink pepper has been substituted for a sharp, soapy tea note. There’s also a welcome splash of bergamot and hint of leather. I agree with those who draw comparisons to Bvlgari Pour Homme – there’s a similarly refined woody tea accord, but Bvlgari’s scent also adds a heavy dose of musk. Given the sad state of Bvlgari’s scent in its current formulation, Oolang Infini could make for a very good, albeit pricey, substitution.
1kum – :
It’s so strange, but the strongest parts of this perfume for me are the vetiver and the leather. I can tell that it’s not just a leather/vetiver fragrance, as that combination sounds heavy and this is pretty light, but the tea only comes off to me as though I were drinking a tea that has been flavored with vetiver. A lot of flavored teas don’t really smell like tea anymore, more like juice, and I feel the same with this. This doesn’t really smell like tea leaves to me, although I don’t know particularly what oolong smells like, so bear that in mind…I get a smoky leather/vetiver that smells like it’s coming off in vapors from a cup of tea. It’s pleasantly musky, but sadly, does not last.
Tymen – :
Un earl grey amaro,estivo con forte bergamotto in apertura.
Semplice,maschile e banale.
Esageratamente leggero e fugace.
Five o’clock?..mmm….No!this is morning.
Sorry.
Artem_SuslovDoc – :
Another one that like Musc Inperiale is more “masculine” and “fougere-like” to my nose, but much lighter. A woman could wear this as well and I think more easily than Musc. It is reminiscent of Guerlain’s Allegoria series, lightly and refreshingly herbal. The scent reflects the notes–the only one I don’t detect as much is the jasmine, although it does have a jasmine tea like quality as well. It’s green, crunchy, fresh, slightly bitter from the neroli (almost a burning bitterness). I like it and think it would be great for a blazing hot summer day (which is not the case here) though I wonder how well it would hold up. The bitterness too leaves a bit of an ache or harshness in the back of my throat, so smells good, but a bit abrasive there. Not FB worthy for me, but if one is looking for a GREEN, fresh and clean note without smelling like laundry detergent and also office approprate, low-key cologne, this may be an option if you don’t have something similar. There is absolutely no sex appeal in this nor mystery, just pleasant spring–summer fresh notes very much in keeping with other Ateliers that feature citrus though this is more bitter and “pettigrain-like.” The leather is present and adds a touch of elegance–so wear with your crisp white shirts, your jeans–or your flowery dress!
ElusaNavyEdulap – :
Does anyone have a sample I could try? I’m in Australia. Happy to swap or buy.
Zavic – :
A sniff from the bottle says Jasmine, lime, bergamot and neroli. It’s green yet relaxing in the way that lavender makes you feel. On the skin, the neroli dominates but is tempered by the tea. My friend adored this – he said it reminded him of his friend’s house in Japan. Clean, pure, everything perfect and exact. For me, it brings back strong memories of swimming training and that’s probably because of the neroli. I don’t dislike it but it’s not the fragrance for me. It also dissipates quickly but that might just be my skin’s chemistry.
xbhgveqxxsw – :
i never drank oolong tea so i don’t know what to expect from Oolang Infini. but wow it turned out that i really like this scent. a completely fresh spicy scent, perfect unisex fragrance. not really sure which note makes this one have spicy aroma, the tobacco blossom perhaps? in my imagination tobacco blossom will make this one smells like cigarette, but i was wrong, it didn’t smell like cigarette at all.
i wear this to the office, on a date night, to the cinema, at the gym, Oolang Infini really fits every occasion.
i saw someone said Oolang Infini reminds him/her with L’eau Par Kenzo. I guess they both of them are not too similar, L’eau Par Kenzo is more has the skin scent than Oolang Infini. Sometimes L’eau Par Kenzo smells even more like human sweat but in slightly good way. Hope you know what i mean..
unfortunately sillage and longevity are poor. I have to wear this quite much so i can smell the scent on my nose, just to immediately dissapear. very sad, but i still really like this one
alister1643 – :
Another pleasant fresh scent from Atelier Cologne, Oolang Infini incorporates the signature tea note with a floral/citrus blend. I don’t get the leather that’s often referred to in the latter stages of wearing, frankly, but I get the guaiac wood and musk as it does soften gently in the dry down.
It’s slightly more feminine than the other more-or-less gender neutral colognes I’ve sampled so far out of the line, so it’s a little less appealing to me in that respect. In its defense, it smells very natural, more authentic and less offensive than many designers in that same vein.
What’s equally prohibitive is its poor performance, even relative to the other Ateliers that I tried–I would need a handful of sprays to make it last. It was unfortunately almost entirely gone within a few hours of applying. I like the tea of Creed Silver Mountain Water and would certainly pay for it, because not only is it a better scent, but it projects and lasts somewhat longer.
Not one I’d consider buying, considering how many others I prefer from the line, but luckily, for those that do like it a lot, it’s available on some discount sites (like many other Ateliers): $131 for 100ml on Beautyspin, and under $100 for 100ml on FragranceNet.
6 out of 10
Napitok – :
It started out OK, with a citrus-tea note, however, within 30 minutes all I was getting was a soapy note. Longevity is good, but not a fragrance that inspires me at all.
staralex66 – :
Its nice and wearable. But based on Atelier’s other offerings, I expected something better. Something more realistic. It’s still giving me a “tea inspired” vibe.
makskik – :
one of Ateliers most linear and boring scents if you ask me
its not a bad scent per say but its also not a good one its definitely a safe scent to wear on its own when you dont want to smell like your clean self but id personally rather smell like myself then wear something so faint that sits so close to the skin
all i get is a fresh woodsy accord with a hint of spice and some earthy undertones
i can see someone layering this kinda of like you would with Iso-E-Super since to my nose this is on level with Escentric Molecules – Molecules 01
but if thats what your after go with something purer like Escentric Molecules – Molecules 01
on to the next
Саня Сорока – :
Atelier Cologne is one interesting brand. The perfumes, I have tried by them, have all been natural smelling.
So is this one.
It’s a green, a little floral and a little spicy, mildly leathery scent.
I can see it’s suitable for men too, it has masculine tone to it.
Different from the mass production and unique in it’s own way.
денис папсуйко – :
This is a very pretty, subtle perfume though it is lasting too.
Its personality feels quite similar to Armani Prive Pierre de Lune – soft, white, delicate yet fresh with a hint of green.
To compare the two, I’d say Oolang is more contemporary and less complex and powdery – younger in feel I think. It’s good quality though, because despite the lightness of its mood, it’s still lasting well after a few hours.
Having said that, I instinctively prefer Pierre de Lune’s complexity. Oolang Infini smells more simple and predictable in dry down, though that’s what makes it feel contemporary I think. Maybe it’s just me, but I get a slightly standard white musk drydown from Oolang Infini.
If I didn’t know leather and vetiver where there I’d not notice them I don’t think, but in the way that leather gives Kelly Caleche EDT a stronger backbone this works similarly, though Kelly Caleche is entirely different with its bracing grapefruit. To me the dry down of Oolang Infini isn’t so classy or as astringent.
Then again, that delicate, almost ethereal prettiness of tea, light musk and delicate florals does indeed bring a Japanese spring to mind, so it depends what you’re looking for. I can see a younger, elegant woman really suting this perfume – perhaps a teacher with understated gentle prettiness, no bling to blight the natural mood!
For this idea of an elegant summer floral/leather feminine cologne idea, there are many options, it depends on the tone you’re seeking. For example there’s Bottega Venetta’s Knot – or Jour d’Hermes, though thsoe are more serious and classy cut-crystal-edged than this perfume.
So though this isn’t quite for me, I do admire it.
Azad118 – :
I contacted them, and according to Atelier Cologne:
Oolang Infini doesn’t have vetiver, the main notes are : bergamot form Calabria, oolang tea and guaiacwood.
Just sayin’.
vancabes – :
Question: Vetiver is listed as one of the notes above, but I don’t see vetiver listed on the Atelier Colognes website:
Top notes :
bergamot from Calabria, Tunisian neroli, freesia
Heart notes :
oolang tea, jasmine from Egypt, blond leather
Base notes :
tobacco flower from the Balkans, gaiac wood from India, musk
Luckyscent ALSO lists vetiver. Is there really any vetiver in it?
Diser777 – :
Very refreshing, in an Iso-E-Super sort of way a la D&G’s Light Blue. Perfect for summer or lovely and crisp against the backdrop of a very cold day.
The opening is a bomb of bergamot, a little sweet and fresh on me, before the soapy jasmine, tea and citrus combination kicked in. The scent mostly settles into a woody vetiver in the base. I don’t get any magical smoky oolang tea and sexy leather out of this one, which is what I was hoping for, but it is well-blended, light and clean. The fragrance seems as though it’s very chemistry dependent, so I wouldn’t recommend this one as a blind buy. Very soft sillage; lasts for about 3 hours.
lemnothenly – :
I love tea scents and Atelier Cologne. I think it’s one of the more deeper tea scents that I tried. A lot of the tea scents feature citruses but although this does have bergamot in its notes, but it’s not as strong as the tea and doesn’t overpower the whole deeper herbal notes as tea perfumes do.
bodryk – :
I am not a fan of any of the other scents produced by this house (and I’ve sampled them all.) But this one, I like! The moment I opened the sample, I was intrigued — so very different from all the other CA fragrances. I went through 3 sample vials before ordering the large size. This is my go-to fragrance for work, as it is unobtrusive and smells clean without any cloying, sugary notes. I love the way my clothes smell at the end of the day: a lingering ghostly scent that is delish!
I detect strong notes of neroli, green and black teas, and bergamot on first application. This fades fairly quickly into leathery-dry tea with soft powdery notes, and finally to clean skin with a hint of summer wood. It’s simple, but not simple. Hmm.
k140293n – :
URGH I just can’t take this fake tea smell. I used to love tea notes in most fragrances but the older I get (and the more tea I drink) the more ridiculous these so called “tea” notes smell to me. Soapy, artificial and squeaky clean smell that drives all other notes aside to loudly pronounce a very pretentious… greenness? Oriental-ness? Freshness? Hell no. Some people described this as a “plasticky” edgy smell which I find very fitting, too.
Oolang infini just strikes home that fake tea note like Lanvin Eclat d’Arpege and Elizabeth Arden Green Tea. Folks who yarn for a more realistic tea scent shall seek comfort from Coeur de Vetiver Sacre by L’Artisan.
zolin – :
Outrageously overpriced, (€130) here in France and no lasting power. Gone within 5 minutes !!
The whole series a big disappointment and a total waste of money.
Melnt385intitytek – :
I loved the other three Ateliers I’ve tried so far, and I love tea as a perfume note (although mostly in theory so far), so I was very much looking forward to trying this one. Unfortunately Oolang Infini isn’t quite for me: it’s both a bit too light and a bit too masculine for my tastes.
The opening is mostly citrus, but with a hard, almost plasticky edge to it. When the citrus disappears after a short while, a rather stiff tea fragrance emerges, with a backbone of vetiver and other masculine-leaning notes like leather and dry woods. There’s really no sweetness at all in this fragrance, neither in the opening citrus notes nor in the main tea phase. That’s not a bad thing, it makes the tea rather natural and realistic in its dry bitterness, for instance, but I do like mine with a little sugar.
After only half an hour or so, Oolang Infini turns into a subtle skin scent, I kind of forget that I’m wearing it until my wrist happens to be near my nose for some reason. That’s not a bad thing in itself either, there are definitely times when you have enough other things on your mind that this kind of light, subtle scent is just what the doctor ordered. For now though, I’m looking for something a bit stronger, more unisex or feminine, and maybe a little sweeter as well.
yarikcom – :
Okay, I got really lucky on this one. An Ebay seller was selling “damaged” bottles of different fragrances and listed this one with a “U” as the first letter in the name, rather than an “A” so I guess no one recognized it for what it was? I got a large tester bottle that was over 1/3 full, for $4.95 and free shipping. Lucky me. HAHA! Very light pleasant fragrance, and very affordable in this case hee!
maryankomar – :
I wanted to try this specifically because it was based around tea; I love tea both to drink and as a note in perfume and I was fascinated the idea of an earthy oolong perfume. At first I thought this wouldn’t fit the bill, because it starts out with a huge burst of citrus, but once the bergamot dies down the scent settles into a very impressive true dry tea smell with a hint of woodiness. It lasted a decent amount of time, too (somewhere around seven hours).
Sadly, this doesn’t project at all on my skin, so this is not one I would consider buying or wearing on a regular basis, but the composition of this is beautiful and they really captured the smooth richness of oolong tea.
Basurec – :
When I heard tea, I was thinking crisp and green. On me, this comes across as oh so soft and creamy. It’s more like earl grey, with perhaps some milk in it. I am so so in love with this scent right now. It’s soothing and calm and delicious and pleasing. On my skin, it doesn’t seem to have a lot of depth, but does get dryer in the drydown, losing some creaminess. It just smells good. also, I find it to be a skin scent on me, which is fine. Preferable, actually. I got about 6 hours out of it before it all but disappeared, which I think is pretty good.
I will definitely be saving up for a bottle of this elixir. It is maddeningly wonderful.
Arhip_53rus – :
I love Oolong tea and it’s the only green tea I buy. This cologne doesn’t smell like Oolong, but still is a very nice tea fragrance.
This came out smelling like mix of green tea, bergamot, woods, a little leather and tobacco. Like some other reviewer said – it smells more like Earl Grey then Oolong.
Despite that, this is a very nice tea scent, and I like it a lot just the way it is. My favorite cologne out of Atelier line.
kolt94 – :
Atelier Cologne Oolang Infini opens with smoky tea leaf. It then becomes more clear and herbal as if the water is poured into the cup. The drydown features a smooth and sweet woody base along with green tea.
The sillage is very soft and the longevity is around 6 hours. Oolang Infini is a relatively pure green tea scent, and it doesn’t have many twists. But what I appreciate the most is that it does not fall into the usual sweet fruity green tea category. If a pure and understated green tea fragrance is what you seek, Oolang Infini is worth a try.
total82 – :
All time top 10 worst fragrances. Not quite as bad as Hugo Boss. You will have to have amazing scrubbing techniques to get it off. Start with some Dawn and a scrub brush. Then use some Lava bar soap and scrub vigorously. Finish off with some gasoline and rewash hands with goop cleaner. Dry hands thoroughly.
Enor – :
Nice scent with a great mix of notes. The longevity is 3 hrs max. I would like this one to last longer for the price.
Phawngeania – :
I don’t understand so much the enthusiasm for this house. they have all a bit of an antiseptic/chemical smelling quality and I blame it to the strong synthetics used. oolang infini is, for me at least, the scent of the line that I like most (actually only because of the tea and because it has at least a bit of complexity). I don’t think it is only iso-e-super, although I sense a big amount of it. has also a kind of strongly radiating sweet/vanillic accord in the base…
nadsinvaria – :
Very fresh scent. Good for relaxed day.
неудержимый – :
I have become unwittingly smitten with the opening of Atelier Cologne’s Collection Originale, with Oolang Infini and Trèfle Pur leading the pack. I’ve come to accept that, despite the 15-20% concentrate these perfumes boast, there is no longevity to these whatsoever (though the perfumes from the Collection Matières Absolues have decent longevity on me). They seemed to have considered this in their bottle design, thereby providing refillable 70ml bottles por gratis with the purchase of 200ml refills.
I love the opening, and can detect realistic notes of lightly smoked tea, bergamot and vetiver. The opening is of a similar genre to the other perfumes in the Collection Originale with the fresh citruses. Oolang Infini’s dry down is a less interesting floral, with a hint of wood. Word of advice on enjoying the Collection Originales: reapply liberally!
dustifabry – :
This reminds me very much of Bal d’Afrique and Vetiver Tonka, although more the former than the latter. I think it’s lighter and fresher than Bal d’Afrique, and definitely unisex. To my (inexperienced) nose, the citrus really comes though, lifting the vetiver, hence the lighter, fresher feel. I think “fresh spicy” is a pretty good description of this fragrance.
Great longevity – I could still smell this on my skin when I awoke the following day!
A really pleasing fragrance, and one that may well have earned a place in my wardrobe.
tayga1970 – :
It’s probably time for me to face the fact: Atelier Cologne is not really the house for me. The problem I find with most of their colognes is that the aromachemicals are much stronger than the alleged notes. In the case of Oolang Infini, what I really smell is the “infini” part, which, if I’m not mistaken, is the radiance maker, iso-E-super. Many people like it, and I am happy for them. To me, it’s just annoying and really overwhelms most of the creations of this house, including this one.
The oolang tea note is surely in here somewhere, but the radiance maker just clears out my sinuses and reminds me of all of the other modern compositions in the same group, beginning with Escentric Molecules Molecule 01. Again, lots of people enjoy wearing these kinds of scents, but they are not for me. People who like Bvlgari pour Homme might appreciate this scent.
XMMD3442 – :
I smell Vetiver and citrus. No tea
fcm029InsuffBooni – :
This is beautiful from start to finish. Bright and warm. Slightly spicy with some creaminess and smoke. I really, really like this! Two huge thumbs up.
fesflerty – :
This opens with citrus and a slightly sour tangy tea note that is joined by neroli and woods.
You know when you are ironing a white shirt and you put a bit of starch on the collar and press down on the steam button. You get that starchy steamy smell, add a little citrus and a tiny dab of neroli and you have this fragrance.
I’m disappointed with this fragrance as the star of the show tea note does nothing to distinguish itself within this composition.
This scent is imo tepid and generic, if the tea was stronger and the supporting notes of leather and woods stood out more this would have been such a better fragrance. With the tea note you need bolder notes as a good contrast.
katushka_tlt – :
I had a small bottle of this. It smells just like Bvlgari Homme. Light, dry, tea, pepper, a very slight hint of wood. Not great, not bad, no longevity.
Antoxer.s – :
this perfume is so similar to vetiver tonka by hermès! i can’t believe it. it’s very, very nice, but between two niche offerings (the hermès is part of the hermessence collection sold only at their boutiques) i’d go with jean claude ellena’s creation, which – incidentally – was released six years before oolang infini.
GreammaPrerne – :
I’ve worn this 5 times now, and each wearing I think, ‘now this is a like’. Tea is a note that surprised me; I”ve now experienced it in 4 other fragrances, and it woos me every time. It’s a nice balance between reedy greens and gravel.
What I like most about Atelier’s take is that they keep the focus on tea and don’t bring in a bunch of unneeded other stuff (I could name drop here but I won’t) This is a clean, energetic fragrance that would be great for a hot day. It’s dry, yet not so much that its raspy. Very inoffensive and discrete.
My one complaint: longevity. I get maybe 30 minutes from this. OK, it’s a cologne and maybe I should be bathing in it, but that’s not how I wear fragrances so this would be a draw back for me.
vlad280277 – :
I like this one. tea, vetiver, neroli, subtle woody notes. It’s a really really nice clean citrus tea scent with a small touch of smokiness. I have tried to like tea scents in the past, and I just didn’t. Most recently I sampled tribal black tea from Illuminum and although not horrible, I just wasn’t impressed. Boredom is a good word for that perfume. Nice is a good word for Oolang Infini. If you want to have a few clean refreshing scents in your collection, this should be at least one of them. It’s light and well made, but does have interesting depth to it for a cologne. It goes thru a few changes and strengths as well, which is nice. This would be a perfect office/work scent too. I really want to try other Atelier scents now. On luckyscent a 30ml is $60 and a 200ml is $165. in my opinion, 30ml is too little, and 200ml is too much. Why not a 100ml?? Still and all, I’m adding this to my want list. thumbs up
ksusha233 – :
One of my favorite fragrances. I received it as a sample with purchase from an online fragrance retailer. Generally, I am not a fan of vetiver but in this it works blending with the bergamot, leather and neroli to create a really light,airy and fresh scent. It is, to me, the scent equivalent of windchimes on a sunny day. I was also pleased to see this perfume house will be appearing at Esxence in Milan this March/ April.
njuta2412 – :
LOVE this, it has become my everyday scent. On me, it is a perfect mix of citrus (particularly bergamot) and woods. The tea is strong initially, but then the vetiver really emerges after drydown. My boyfriend loves it on me too, it is definitely a lighter cologne, you have to be pretty close to smell it. But that being said, it lasts all day. Sophisticated and yet fresh.
aleknikitov – :
I adore this. Oolong is a tea that’s between green and black–it’s only slightly fermented. So the fragrance is between the sharp of green tea and the smoky tannins of black tea. It’s delicate and sweetly fresh; it curls into your nostrils with a subtle and uplifting scent; a feel of potential rather than raw energy. The neroli emerges upon first application, to my nose anyway, but it’s not overpowering. So it’s like the scent brought by a gentle breeze rather than the heavy fragrance of a bower. The drydown has a silky, slightly animalic smell, like a horse’s velvety nose. This is one of the few I will definitely buy. It’s mysterious, suggestive, but very earthy rather than ethereal.
domino1977 – :
Oolang Infini opens remarkably interesting with a smooth blend of tea leaves “energized” and refined by a perfectly executed bergamot. Neroli makes its appearance right away joined by a consistent, but never overwhelming, woody note and some vetiver. An extremely delicate suede note winks from the back while the composition evolves into a modern revisitation of the classic Eau De Cologne.
Ollang Infini is a solid candidate to become one of the best interpretations of this classic theme in years. An elegant and interesting option for anyone into lighter fragrances.
Rating: 7/10
Минин Павел – :
I’m not sure my skin picks up any of the tea note. I smell citrusy lemon and tangy something. Very tangy. I’ll have to give this one a few more trials to see if it plays out any differently.
Magagan – :
Neroli, bergamot and tea to open. I agree with Yourfoxiness in that this smells rather like Earl Grey. But nothing smoky in this composition, as with the drydown I get a little smooth soapiness.
I don’t really get any leather, although there is something in Oolang Infini that makes it feel soft and supple–almost plush. Ferny, steamy, velvety woods if you will, with cool crisp shadows in a humid rainforest; a refreshing mist of water from a nearby waterfall; and a petal or two adding just a drop of sweetness.
Hmm… the opalescence of this fragrance is really growing on me. Warmly meditative, comforting and renewing.
miha_1 – :
Off the top this is a breath of fresh air. A definite tea note, but i would almost say earl grey rather than oolong, due to the bergamot that accompanies it. Its very light, and almost plays a little hide & seek game, where its light & barely there, and then smokey, woodsey, and very substantial for a spell. a few minuites in it reminds me a little of annick goutal encens flamboyant, and then it mellows and the refreshing tea & smooth “grey” woods return. The leather is dry, and almost makes me think of pearly grey suede. Oolang infini gives a feel of a somehow cool, but cozy and contemplative scent, that plays in waves, and unfolds gently from fresh and light, to smoky and complex in the drydown, like the conclusion of a good book. And indeed, i smell the leather binding, and the evocation of a memory here… Cold winter sunlight through the window, and the scents of leather & good tea, a blanket and a fire, when ocassionally i catch a rouge whiff of cold, fresh air that brings juniper, & smoke. A lovely fragrance, i believe it would be great on a man, although it worked better for me than my husband. It does come & go quickly, which gives it a casual feel, but i too would love to see how it would do in a higher concentration. Beautiful fragrance.
adamadas – :
This fragrance is very light woody tea scent. It is very linear, but very lovely and fresh. I think it’s a bit mineral musky clean too. It’s more for men than women, I think. Unfortunately, it’s way too light as it is a cologne, and it has very weak staying power. I would love to have one but I need it in, at least, eau de toilette or a higher concentration.
kolob88 – :
To my nose, the most prominent note here is guaiac wood.
In the first quarter I also smelled some oolang tea and dry, earthy vetiver.
But wood is definitely the spine of this fragrance.
Interesting, it really makes me think about travelling to the Far East, despite having no typically oriental notes …
Unisex, of course, but I’d prefer to smell it on my man rather than on mysef.
madkiller – :
This is a tea fragrance that doesn’t leave you smelling like a tea bag! It has depth. That being said, anyone looking for a strong, projecting fragrance should keep looking. It stays closer to the body.
My description: a barely-woodsy tea that has a smoothness to it and is definately wearable by a man.
dkg915speagoessenda – :
This is absolutely fascinating to me, as an avid tea lover & collector, I love the smokiness of oolong tea, with its cleansing ethereal nature. The leather note is intriguing as well as the woodiness. And it has two of all my time favorite notes: neroli & vetiver. <br /