Fragrance

As a perfumer, Kilian Hennessy has a passion for unique journeys. During his travels through remote regions of China, he became enchanted by the royal ritual of jasmine tea. He witnessed firsthand the delicate process: jasmine flowers handpicked at dawn are laid upon dried tea leaves — a process repeated several times so that the natural fragrance of the blossoms infuses the tea to its very core. This deeply sensual experience, followed by the refined tea tasting ritual, is what Kilian describes as “a divine moment you wish could last forever.” Upon returning to Paris, he was determined to immortalize that memory in a fragrance. Imperial Tea is the olfactory embodiment of the finest jasmine tea — once reserved only for the imperial court. Perfumer: Calice Becker. MORE DETAILS: Imperial Tea belongs to the category of fresh fragrances. Each KILIAN PARIS flacon is a meticulously crafted masterpiece. The fresh scent bottles are finished with deep blue lacquer and adorned with the engraved emblem of Achilles shield. As Kilian Hennessy says: “A fragrance is not only a weapon of seduction, it’s also a form of protection.” A silver metal plate, engraved by hand with the name of the fragrance, adds a final touch of refined elegance.