Thé Amara by Van Cleef & Arpels
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
A fresh tea-like floral: bergamot, spearmint and pink pepper over rose and sweet pea, on cashmeran, white musks and cedarwood.
Is Thé Amara worth it?
How it smells: Opens with bergamot, spearmint and pink pepper, rose and sweet pea at the heart, then dries down to cashmeran and white musk.
Scent Score: 67/100 (Good). Doesn't stand out. Fades faster than most fragrances. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 63, versatility 73, layerability 69 and value 63, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a full workday. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Spring and summer, for daytime and the office. Layering: Layers well with many fragrances. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2023 · Unisex
Key accords: Bergamot, Spearmint, Pink Pepper, Rose, Sweet Pea, Cashmeran
Top Notes
- Bergamot
- Spearmint
- Pink Pepper
Heart Notes
- Rose
- Sweet Pea
Base Notes
- Cashmeran
- White Musk
- Cedarwood
Occasions: Daytime, Office, Casual
Seasons: Spring, Summer
Fragrance overview
Thé Amara by Van Cleef & Arpels belongs to the fresh fragrance family. A fresh tea-like floral: bergamot, spearmint and pink pepper over rose and sweet pea, on cashmeran, white musks and cedarwood. Thé Amara opens with Bergamot, Spearmint, and Pink Pepper. The heart brings Rose and Sweet Pea. It dries down to Cashmeran, White Musk, and Cedarwood.
How to wear Thé Amara
On skin, Thé Amara by Van Cleef & Arpels has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 4/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring and summer. Reach for it for daytime, office, and casual. Its best layering match in the catalog is Mon Guerlain by Guerlain. Apply Thé Amara first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Mon Guerlain on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Thé Amara : 2 sprays Mon Guerlain and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Thé Amara opens with Bergamot, Spearmint, and Pink Pepper.
The heart brings Rose and Sweet Pea.
It dries down to Cashmeran, White Musk, and Cedarwood.
What to layer with Thé Amara
Mon Guerlain by Guerlain
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Fresh and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and rose.
Order: Apply Thé Amara first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Mon Guerlain on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Thé Amara : 2 sprays Mon Guerlain
Flower by Kenzo by Kenzo
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Fresh and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and white musk.
Order: Apply Thé Amara first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Flower by Kenzo on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Thé Amara : 2 sprays Flower by Kenzo
Washington Square by Bond No. 9
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Fresh and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, pink pepper, and rose.
Order: Apply Thé Amara 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 Thé Amara : 2 sprays Washington Square
Rose Saltifolia by Maison Crivelli
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Fresh and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, rose, and white musk.
Order: Apply Thé Amara first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Rose Saltifolia on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Thé Amara : 2 sprays Rose Saltifolia
Naked Neroli by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Fresh and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, white musk, and cedarwood.
Order: Apply Thé Amara first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Naked Neroli on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Thé Amara : 2 sprays Naked Neroli
Pairings to approach with care
Black Lacquer by Tom Ford
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Not Recommended · 30/99
Black Lacquer has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Black Lacquer brings a woody contrast to this fresh scent.
Order: Apply Thé Amara first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Black Lacquer on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Thé Amara : 1 spray Black Lacquer
Cherry Smoke by Tom Ford
Not Recommended · 30/99
Cherry Smoke has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Cherry Smoke brings a woody contrast to this fresh scent.
Order: Apply Thé Amara first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Cherry Smoke on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Thé Amara : 1 spray Cherry Smoke
Related fragrances and why
- Mon Guerlain by Guerlain — Both include bergamot and rose.
- Flower by Kenzo by KenzoBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include rose and white musk.
- Washington Square by Bond No. 9 — Both include bergamot, pink pepper, and rose.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Thé Amara?
Thé Amara opens with Bergamot, Spearmint, and Pink Pepper. The heart brings Rose and Sweet Pea. It dries down to Cashmeran, White Musk, and Cedarwood.
How long does Thé Amara last, and how strong is it?
Thé Amara by Van Cleef & Arpels has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 4/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Thé Amara?
It's best in spring and summer. It suits daytime, office, and casual.
What layers well with Thé Amara?
Mon Guerlain by Guerlain is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Fresh and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and rose. Apply Thé Amara first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Mon Guerlain on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Thé Amara : 2 sprays Mon Guerlain.
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