Tea Break
An eau de parfum from R fragrance, blending bittersweet bergamot with black tea and sugar into a refined Earl Grey accord suited for calm daily wear.
Perfumer: Chihiro Murai
Tea Break
Created by perfumer Chihiro Murai and introduced in 2017, Tea Break is an eau de parfum from Japanese house R fragrance centered on the aroma of sweetened black tea.
About This Fragrance
The concept draws directly from Meiji-era Japan, a historical period defined by rapid modernization and the adoption of Western customs. Afternoon tea served as an elegant social salon uniting distinct traditions over tea and confectionery. Murai channels this cultural fusion into a balanced composition that explores black tea as both a sensory comfort and an emblem of social refinement.
Scent Profile
The scent opens with a lively burst of bitter-edged bergamot that immediately sets up an authentic Earl Grey character rather than a sharp citrus cologne. As the opening bright flash settles, the heart unfolds with the tannins of Darjeeling and aromatic black tea leaves, softened by a discreet accent of rose petals. In the drydown, a delicate dusting of crystalline sugar wraps around the remaining tea tannins, creating a soothing, softly sweet tea trail without heavy gourmand richness.
Who It's For & When to Wear It
Tea Break is well suited for tea scent enthusiasts and anyone seeking a clean, composed daytime fragrance for the office, study sessions, or quiet afternoons. Its balanced sweetness makes it especially fitting for relaxed settings.
