Why the Tea Perfume Trend Is Brewing, and How to Wear It With Scent Life

Tea is no longer just a beverage; it’s one of the hottest trends in modern perfumery, and you should absolutely jump on it in 2026!

Across the world of fragrance, tea-inspired perfumes are gaining some serious momentum thanks to their fresh, grounding, and nuanced characteristics, offering you a sophisticated alternative to traditional floral or gourmand scents.

Fragrance lovers across the globe are seeking out scents that feel calming yet uplifting, and we believe that tea-inspired fragrances are ideal for that. Whether you’re dipping your toes into the trend or you’re firmly hooked on organic, tea-inspired scents, we’ve got the timeless perfumes you’ve been searching for!

Here at Scent Life, we’ve partnered with our wonderful sister company, Tea Life, to bring you the ultimate collaboration in fragrance. We’ve taken some of our most loved blends of organic tea and turned them into cruelty-free fragrances made right here in Australia.

What Makes Tea Notes So Popular in Perfume

Including tea notes in fragrances brings a level of subtlety and complexity that other common notes in perfumery cannot replicate. We believe it’s very similar to the ritual of brewing your favourite cup of tea, as our tea-inspired fragrances prefer to bloom slowly on the skin, unfolding into a symphony of scent that very few other notes hit.

Different Tea Notes

We’ve tried to bring in a variety of different teas to our fragrances so you get to experience all the different notes and how they work with other fragrances.

Here is how the most common categories of tea work in fragrance:

• Green tea: These guys are crisp, revitalising, and work very well with citrusy fresh notes, giving you the feeling of endless energy. These notes are ideal for wearing in the daytime or in the summer.

• White tea: If you prefer something soft, delicate, or something that partners well with floral notes, white tea is your perfect choice. These notes are full of refined, airy elegance ideal for spring.

• Black tea: Those of us who like something warm and cosy, the rich notes of black tea are a great addition to fragrances containing woody or amber-based notes for a much deeper fragrance made for autumn.

How Tea Notes Work in a Perfume

We’ve put together a little simplified note pyramid that helps show how tea-inspired fragrances will typically fit within a perfume and how they evolve on your skin. Of course, everyone is different, and perfumes smell differently on different people, so it’s well worth ordering our sample pack to help you choose!

We find that this layered structure allows tea fragrances to feel fresh at first before moving down into a more nuanced middle phrase and then finishing with a comforting, memorable dry-down. This approach means our perfumes never feel heavy or overbearing, no matter how you wear them.

Some of Our Favourites

Of course, we may be a little biased, but we do have our favourites from our very own tea-inspired collection. Let’s take a look!

Zesty Earl Grey

For those who like a fresh, summery scent, Zesty Earl Grey is the best scent to play with. It features a delightful blend of citrusy notes along with herbal undertones and a few fruity hints to intertwine beautifully with the elegance of Earl Grey tea.

Tea in the Woods

Something spicy next with our classic Tea in the Woods perfume. We’ve blended together spices, florals, and rich woods to help take you on a journey to a magical forest. We think this perfume is ideal for those who love nothing more than reading about mystical, faraway lands full of spicy romance!

Spring Reverie

If you want to smell as fresh as a blooming spring day, Spring Reverie should take its place on your vanity. We’ve combined exotic luxury with cactus flower, orange zest, and clove spice for something that is both memorable and alluring, no matter where you go. If you want to leave a lasting impression with perfume, this scent should be your signature!

Discover Our Samples

Go on a journey of discovery with our sample set. We’ve put together a more curated way to explore multiple tea-inspired perfumes at home, allowing you to experiment with scent layering and different ways to wear perfume before committing to a full bottle.

Shop With Scent Life Today

Keep up with and nail the latest trends in fragrance with our tea-inspired collection here at Scent Life. If you want a vegan perfume or enjoy playing with cruelty-free fragrance, we’ve got everything you need, and it’s made right here in Australia.

Shop today or contact us with any questions. We’re always happy to help!