Golden Needle Tea
“Golden Needle Tea by Jo Malone London is a Oriental fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a woody, sponsored composition with a warm spicy undertone. Voted best for fall wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Golden Needle Tea by Jo Malone London, launched in 2016 and created by perfumer Serge Majoullier, is an Oriental fragrance that captures the essence of a warm, smoky tea ritual. The composition opens with woody and warm spicy notes, leading into a heart of leather and animalic accords that add depth and complexity. This intricate blend culminates in a smoky base that evokes the cozy atmosphere of a well-loved teapot.
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Application Tips
Apply Golden Needle Tea to pulse points for a more intimate experience — it reads closer to skin rather than projecting widely. The smoky base develops gradually over time, so give it an hour before reapplying if you want to layer it further.
Serge Majoullier
Founding perfumer · 34 fragrances
Designer Jo Malone London
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The story behind the bottle.
A quiet afternoon spent sipping tea by an open fire, where the scent of smoldering wood and warm spices interweave with the subtle leather notes of old books.
Fig. 01 — Golden Needle Tea, Jo Malone London
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