Tender Light
“Tender Light by Estée Lauder is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a iris, citrus composition with a green undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear — and genuinely unisex.
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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.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
How It Wears
Application Tips
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.
Shyamala Maisondieu
Founding perfumer · 63 fragrances
Designer Estée Lauder
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
Fig. 01 — Tender Light, Estée Lauder
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