Imperial Tea by Kilian – Fresh, pure and exquisitely refined fragrance

An ode to the ancient art of jasmine tea, Imperial Tea by Kilian is much more than a fragrance: it is a sensorial journey between tradition and modernity, where the freshness of the sea, the serenity of an ancient ritual, and the purity of white flowers merge into a luxurious elixir.

Inspired by a journey into the heart of Chinese tea culture, Kilian Hennessy pays homage to the jasmine tea ceremony, handcrafted with hand-picked flowers carefully arranged on fermented green tea leaves. An elegant yet timeless experience that, in this fragrance, becomes a breath of pure spirituality and freshness.

Aromatic Fruity Olfactory Family

• Top notes are cardamom and bergamot
• The heart notes are apple, rum, brandy, pineapple, vanilla and moss.
• Base notes are cedar and ambroxan.

A floral tea served with a sea breeze

Imperial Tea opens with a crystalline and modern accord that combines sparkling bergamot with an unexpected touch of kelp, an unusual ingredient in perfumery that provides a mineral and ethereal base, like an ocean mist that delicately settles on the skin.

At its heart, the fragrance revolves around a refined and serene accord of infused green tea, combined with the enveloping intensity of jasmine sambac absolute—floral, milky, and luminous. This fusion creates a linear and clean olfactory experience, yet with emotional depth.

The base is gently anchored by vetiver and white musk, which provide longevity, structure, and a sense of floating purity, like steam rising from a freshly poured cup of tea.