Chinese TeaOpens with
BergamotHeart
Tuscan IrisDries down to
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Estée Lauder · Sold as unisex
Tender Light
The quiet introspection of a morning walk through historic gardens, where the air is filled with the subtle aroma of freshly bloomed flowers and rare Chinese tea.
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Tender LightMid-range · $40–100
42%Similar accords, often for lessVictoria's Secret Heavenly Summer (2015) · Victoria's SecretBudget tier, under $40 · shares bergamot8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2021, Tender Light by Estée Lauder is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance crafted by perfumer Shyamala Maisondieu. The composition opens with the bright freshness of Chinese Tea and Bergamot, creating a crisp yet delicate atmosphere. As it evolves, Tuscan Iris adds depth and warmth, grounding the scent in an earthy, powdery embrace. This fragrance is inspired by China’s Summer Palace—a place where the overwhelming scent of freshly bloomed flowers delicately unfolds at dawn.
Apply one or two sprays to your pulse points in the morning for a scent that stays close to skin throughout the day. The delicate top notes will give way to a warm, powdery base by evening.
Fig. 01 — Tender Light, Estée Lauder
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Shyamala Maisondieu
Malaysia to IdôleShyamala Maisondieu was born in Malaysia to a Malay and Indian family, moving to London for her education before discovering her talent for fragrance while living in Hong Kong.
Designer Estée Lauder
More from the house · founded 1946 · United States
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 33%, disliked or hated by 13%.