But, I did give in to tea, "green tea", but only for a fragrance. Enter, Green Tea by Elizabeth Arden.

I knew the scent existed, but never wore it, never tested it, never even read about it. I put it in the "Calyx" column: Popular but never thought about it (Sorry, Prescriptives). There are so many products, films, and trends that everyone loves that never seem to pop into my world until much later, if ever. For example, the movie Titanic. Never seen it.

Just a little bit about me: I don't care if something is popular.

Once I realized (very recently!) that Francis Kurkdjian was the nose behind this fragrance, I had to try it. I got a small bottle online somewhere for less than $10; not a big commitment.

One might not feel the scent is very 2025 but it's the kind you can apply like a body spray. It's light as a feather: green, citrusy, clean. Not at all intrusive. It has that classic “tea” note, which reminds me of Bvlgari’s Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert. Perfect for hot summer weather. Very fresh.

Still not sure about Titanic. Unless there's a surprise ending.

Elizabeth Arden's Green Tea scent spray, $40-$51