BergamotOpens with
RoseHeart
MuskDries down to
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Jo Malone London · Sold as unisex
Silver Needle Tea
The quiet coziness of an afternoon spent reading by a window, where the scent of fresh tea and soft florals fills the air.
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Silver Needle TeaPremium · $100–250
60%Similar accords, often for lessFashionably London · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Silver Needle Tea by Jo Malone London, launched in 2016 and crafted by perfumer Serge Majoullier, is a fragrance that embodies the delicate balance of freshness and warmth. The composition opens with bright bergamot and saffron, creating a fresh spicy and citrusy top note. This gives way to a heart of rose and mimosa, which adds a soft floral touch before settling into a musky, powdery base with herbal notes. It's a fragrance that feels like the gentle warmth of tea leaves steeping in freshly boiled water.
Apply Silver Needle Tea with two light sprays — the citrus and spicy top notes are vibrant but fleeting. The musky base develops over time, so it’s best to let it settle into your skin for at least an hour before stepping out.
Fig. 01 — Silver Needle Tea, Jo Malone London
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Serge Majoullier
Chemistry, chromatography, and BonbonBorn in Grasse, Serge Majoullier studied chemistry and economics before joining MANE's analysis and chromatography department, later moving into essential oils and floral products before becoming a perfumer.
Designer Jo Malone London
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The originalSilver Needle TeaJo Malone London · Premium · $100–250Zara · 2021Fashionably LondonAll 3 of its listed notes are in this oneunder $40★ 3.93 (2,368)53%Match
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