Green Tea Accord
Fresh matcha, soft florals and a powdery musk veil.
Green tea is one of the most studied modern accords. It became a perfume genre after Bvlgari Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert in 1992 and has been rebuilt by DIY perfumers ever since. The trick is that there is no single green tea molecule the impression is constructed from a citrus opening, a wide Hedione heart and a soft musk veil.
Scent profile
- Top
- Bergamot brightness, green tea lift
- Heart
- Hedione transparency, soft floral nerolidol
- Base
- Powdery musk veil, long and skin-close
Example structure
Educational example the percentages refer to the concentrate, not to the final perfume. Always check IFRA limits and your own safety guidelines before applying anything to skin.
| Material | Share |
|---|---|
| Hedione | 53% |
| Bergamot EO | 20% |
| Linalool | 10% |
| Nerolidol | 10% |
| Galaxolide 50% | 7% |
Tips & variations
- ·Use Hedione very generously. Below 30% the accord collapses into citrus, above 50% it opens into the recognisable green tea space.
- ·A tiny amount of Mate absolute or a green note like cis-3-Hexenol pushes the accord further toward dried tea leaves.
- ·Avoid sweet bases this accord is meant to feel dry, transparent and slightly bitter.
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Frequently asked
Why is Hedione the centre of the green tea accord?
Hedione has a soft, watery jasmine-tea facet and an unusually wide diffusion. At high doses it stops smelling floral and starts to smell like fresh tea water exactly what you want here.
Do I need real tea absolute?
No. Mate or tea absolute can add realism but the recognisable accord is mostly synthetic. Adding a few drops of green tea CO2 extract is a nice optional upgrade.