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GUF1991 – :
To me it is a great inexpensive dupe of Bvlgari The Rouge. The same linear, bergamot warm scent. I like it. It is very fresh and clean, good for aromatherapy, not very perfumy, if you know what I mean.
InDisguiseVPN – :
I have worn Teawood regularly for the last month or so, and as a result have become pretty familiar with its pros and cons. I would describe it as a pleasing, uncomplicated scent but not a particularly memorable fragrance. While I can’t fault what is there, it feels a bit incomplete. If you told me that this was the “core” of a more elaborate fragrance endeavor like L’Artisan’s “Tea for Two” or “Gucci Pour Homme II” before the contrasting hints of spice and smoke have been added, I would believe you. My nose is currently drawn to fragrances that offer more development, complexities, and surprises, so maybe it’s just me.
On the plus side, there is an evolution to “Teawood” that takes about 15 minutes to come into its own. It begins with a bergamot-y Earl Grey Tea and wood notes opening. This opening has facets which I think people associate more with masculine fragrances, but it is by no means overtly masculine. This opening is replaced in about 15 minutes by a lemon-y aspect, combined with a powdery and woody violet, and some other slightly sweeter notes (to contrast with the lemon) that I don’t have the sophistication to call out or identify. There is also what reads to my nose as a “motor oil” facet to the woods which is perhaps the most interesting thing about the entire endeavor. This lends the scent a bit of edgy artistry.
This evolving second stage really isn’t readily apparent in the opening, so if you test “Teawood”, don’t go by the opening. Let it settle for about 15 minutes before making a call. I find this second stage to be far more satisfying than the opening and I would describe it as completely unisex. If you need your fragrance to reassure you via overt gender signaling, this one probably isn’t for you.
Also on the plus side, longevity is amazing, particularly when one considers the bargain basement price. I can smell it a full 7 hours after application, so if you love “Teawood”, you are in luck: this is not a fragrance that pulls a “hit and run” the way so many far more expensive fragrances seem to do these days. Sillage is modest but does not retire into skin scent territory for several hours.
I have used this as a daily fragrance applied post-shower after my trip to the gym and it has served me well when I want to smell pleasingly (but not particularly outstandingly) fragranced for errands, work, or daily activities. I doubt anyone will pull you aside to demand the name of your fragrance when you wear “Teawood”. I doubt anyone will choose this for special occasions, but overall it is definitely a pleasant experience that gets the job done for a great price.
As for the “smells like” line-up, I have “Elizabeth Arden Green Tea” and find absolutely no similarity. The EA is brighter, far more citrus-y, more complex, and has TERRIBLE longevity. If EA lasted longer, I would find it preferable to the more subdued, low contrast “Teawood”, but the longevity of “Green Tea” is so non-existent as to make application a waste of time. I am not familiar enough with the other fragrances in the “smells like” category to make an assessment on those.
sergoval – :
I’m here to give my honest opinion. I dislike this fragrance. The scent is sharp all the way through, which gave me a headache.
The scent is unisex.
outratobemo – :
this is literally Bvlgari Eau Parfumee au The Bleu minus the Iris!
lexer1977 – :
Sigh…I blind bought this for the notes (basically all faves) + Zara scents aren’t for sale in the US, so this seemed like a safe bet to get off ebay. I sprayed it right on a few hours ago and I’m having very mixed feelings. Its still VERY strong and not in an entirely good way. It smelled better before the dry down – now its mostly super spicy cardamom and guiac wood. Which is a nice combo, but its super masc and not my style at all. Where’s the fig, the tea, some cedar, any flowers or sandalwood? This smells like cologne on me. I’m incredibly disappointed. I was kinda hoping for something like a better, stronger Nest Indigo. With my nose literally pressed to my wrist I can just smell some of the softer notes but that’s it. I’m going to try layering this with something else, not sure what yet, but otherwise its gonna get swapped.
zhorikd – :
I LOVE IT! And you will love it too if you’re looking for a modern unisex tea scent. This is almost bitter and has an unexpected depth. The earthy-woody side is very prominent.
For once Zara has issued a perfume with a great performance – sillage moderate and longevity around 8 hours!!! This has made my day the first time I wore it…and still does it everytime I wear it.
Frankly, I don’t give a damn about all the fuss it created in my office with people complaining that this perfume is hateful. I came to the conclusion that it’s just because it’s too good and it’s mine – not theirs! I really hope my colleagues read this review and FEEL THE ENVY 😉
mekar – :
I think that this one is also very easy to wear by men’s also. Reminds me a bit of Gucci Pour Homme 2, but is fruitier, sweeter and a lot more potent.
I didn’t had the chance to wear it that much because of the hot weather.
There’s a lot of men’s fragrances that can be wear by woman’s too, like Ambre Noble, Tone Indeterminee, Ganache Tonka or the much more hyped Rich Warm Addictive.
llolo – :
This is the very best of the woody trio for women recently lauched by Zara.
Sillage and Longevity are both excelent.
The fragrance develops around a light floral woody-spicy core accord that lingers all day long.
If you are looking for a fragrance with different stages, look in other direction, because it’s a monolitic composition.
I love it in my wife. I just hope Zara don’t change it to dilution too sooner (as always do).