Tea by Commodity
Brand: Commodity
Concentration: EDP
What it smells like
A crisp, airy green-tea fragrance where bright citrus and soft florals unfold over clean woods and sheer musk.
Is Tea worth it?
How it smells: Opens with honey, basil and black currant, oolong tea and Damask rose at the heart, then dries down to tobacco and patchouli.
Scent Score: 55/100 (Fair). Doesn't stand out. Gives less for its price tier than most. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 41, reputation 63, versatility 87, layerability 52 and value 26, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Fades fast. Plan to reapply. Projection: Stays close to the skin. Best for: Spring, summer and fall, for the office and casual days. Layering: Layers well with many fragrances. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
Fresh · Green Tea
EDP · Introduced 2013 · Unisex
Key accords: Honey, Basil, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange, Oolong tea, Damask Rose
Top Notes
- Honey
- Basil
- Black Currant
- Mandarin Orange
Heart Notes
- Oolong tea
- Damask Rose
- Tonka Bean
Base Notes
Occasions: Office, Casual, Outdoor, Date
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
Fragrance overview
Tea by Commodity belongs to the fresh fragrance family. A crisp, airy green-tea fragrance where bright citrus and soft florals unfold over clean woods and sheer musk. Tea opens with Honey, Basil, Black Currant, and Mandarin Orange. The heart brings Oolong tea, Damask Rose, and Tonka Bean. It dries down to Tobacco, Patchouli, Sandalwood, and Cashmere Musk.
How to wear Tea
On skin, Tea by Commodity has moderate longevity, intimate projection, an intensity of 3/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, summer, and fall. Reach for it for office, casual, outdoor, and date. Its best layering match in the catalog is Invictus by Paco Rabanne. Apply Tea first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Invictus on top for aromatic lift. Start with 2 sprays Tea : 2 sprays Invictus and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Tea opens with Honey, Basil, Black Currant, and Mandarin Orange.
The heart brings Oolong tea, Damask Rose, and Tonka Bean.
It dries down to Tobacco, Patchouli, Sandalwood, and Cashmere Musk.
What to layer with Tea
Invictus by Paco Rabanne
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Fresh and aromatic scents naturally complement each other, and they share mandarin orange and patchouli.
Order: Apply Tea first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Invictus on top for aromatic lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Tea : 2 sprays Invictus
Washington Square by Bond No. 9
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Fresh and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share black currant and mandarin orange.
Order: Apply Tea first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Washington Square on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Tea : 1 spray Washington Square
Aqua Vitae Eau de Toilette by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Fresh and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share mandarin orange, tonka bean, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Tea first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Aqua Vitae Eau de Toilette on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Tea : 2 sprays Aqua Vitae Eau de Toilette
Tabarome by Creed
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Fresh and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share tobacco and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Tea first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tabarome on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Tea : 1 spray Tabarome
Iris 39 by Le Labo
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Fresh and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share patchouli and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Tea first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Iris 39 on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Tea : 1 spray Iris 39
Pairings to approach with care
Solar Bossa by Zara
Not Recommended · 30/99
Solar Bossa has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Solar Bossa brings a woody contrast to this fresh scent.
Order: Apply Tea first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Solar Bossa on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Tea : 1 spray Solar Bossa
Nude Bouquet Intense by Zara
Not Recommended · 30/99
Nude Bouquet Intense has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Nude Bouquet Intense brings an oriental contrast to this fresh scent.
Order: Apply Tea first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Nude Bouquet Intense on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Tea : 1 spray Nude Bouquet Intense
Related fragrances and why
- Invictus by Paco Rabanne — Both include mandarin orange and patchouli.
- Washington Square by Bond No. 9 — Both include black currant and mandarin orange.
- Aqua Vitae Eau de Toilette by Maison Francis Kurkdjian — Both include mandarin orange, tonka bean, and sandalwood.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Tea?
Tea opens with Honey, Basil, Black Currant, and Mandarin Orange. The heart brings Oolong tea, Damask Rose, and Tonka Bean. It dries down to Tobacco, Patchouli, Sandalwood, and Cashmere Musk.
How long does Tea last, and how strong is it?
Tea by Commodity has moderate longevity, intimate projection, an intensity of 3/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Tea?
It's best in spring, summer, and fall. It suits office, casual, outdoor, and date.
What layers well with Tea?
Invictus by Paco Rabanne is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Fresh and aromatic scents naturally complement each other, and they share mandarin orange and patchouli. Apply Tea first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Invictus on top for aromatic lift. Start with 2 sprays Tea : 2 sprays Invictus.
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