Aromatic
Green
Leather
Vintage/old school
Top Notesbergamotlemonmagnoliapomelotea
Heartchampacajasmine teamate tea
Base Notesmuskvanillavetiver
Tags
#fresh
#smoky
Style
unisex
Champaca is a tiny flower with a big personality: heady, insinuating, almost syrupy, vibrating between the rich sweetness of orange blossom and magnolia.
It is also tea-like, which is why it blends so shimmeringly with mate leaves.The addition of jasmine grandiflorum heightens the drama, while raspy vetiver leavens the syrup with a cloud of dusty smoke.
Afternoon Tea brings the whole party: the finger cakes, the floral arrangements, and above all, the tea.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
The tea has been poured, but nobody is in a hurry to leave the table. Champaca lends the richness of flowers beside the cups, while green maté and dusty vetiver keep the sweetness composed. Its register is sociable and quietly formal, with a slightly old-fashioned sense of ceremony.
How to wear
Try it in mild spring or autumn weather, when the citrus and green tea facets can balance the richer floral heart. Start with one or two sprays on skin; a restrained application suits close conversation. In warmer weather, use less to keep the heady champaca from dominating.
Who it’s for
For those who enjoy tea fragrances with floral depth rather than a purely transparent, citrus-led character. It will appeal to tastes that favour green bitterness, heady flowers and dry, smoky contrasts, with a classical sensibility and a measured touch of creamy sweetness.
Release year
2024
The nose
Eglija Vaitkevice, Exaltatum’s founder and perfumer, created Afternoon Tea. Her approach draws on colours, textures, places and carefully selected materials, with an emphasis on classical French-style composition. Here, she translates a familiar British ritual into a contrast of citrus, tea-like florals, creamy sweetness and smoky vetiver.
Exaltatum’s story
Exaltatum is an independent London perfume house rooted in classical French-style composition. Its creative language draws on history, art, nature and personal storytelling, treating fragrance as something wearers complete through their own memories. Careful crafting, maturation and hand-filling reflect its artisanal approach.
Afternoon Tea’s concept
Afternoon Tea interprets the English tea ritual as a complete sensory experience: citrus, flowers, tea, desserts and lingering conversation. The composition moves from a bright opening into a rich floral, creamy heart, then settles into a gently smoky base—a meeting of British tradition and modern perfumery.
Extra info
The composition explicitly includes maté-leaf extract and natural vanilla infusion. Champaca links the floral and tea themes: its rich sweetness has a tea-like facet that connects naturally with maté.
Top Notesbergamotlemonmagnoliapomelotea
Heartchampacajasmine teamate tea
Base Notesmuskvanillavetiver
Tags
#fresh
#smoky
Style
unisex
Champaca is a tiny flower with a big personality: heady, insinuating, almost syrupy, vibrating between the rich sweetness of orange blossom and magnolia.
It is also tea-like, which is why it blends so shimmeringly with mate leaves.The addition of jasmine grandiflorum heightens the drama, while raspy vetiver leavens the syrup with a cloud of dusty smoke.
Afternoon Tea brings the whole party: the finger cakes, the floral arrangements, and above all, the tea.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
The tea has been poured, but nobody is in a hurry to leave the table. Champaca lends the richness of flowers beside the cups, while green maté and dusty vetiver keep the sweetness composed. Its register is sociable and quietly formal, with a slightly old-fashioned sense of ceremony.
How to wear
Try it in mild spring or autumn weather, when the citrus and green tea facets can balance the richer floral heart. Start with one or two sprays on skin; a restrained application suits close conversation. In warmer weather, use less to keep the heady champaca from dominating.
Who it’s for
For those who enjoy tea fragrances with floral depth rather than a purely transparent, citrus-led character. It will appeal to tastes that favour green bitterness, heady flowers and dry, smoky contrasts, with a classical sensibility and a measured touch of creamy sweetness.
Release year
2024
The nose
Eglija Vaitkevice, Exaltatum’s founder and perfumer, created Afternoon Tea. Her approach draws on colours, textures, places and carefully selected materials, with an emphasis on classical French-style composition. Here, she translates a familiar British ritual into a contrast of citrus, tea-like florals, creamy sweetness and smoky vetiver.
Exaltatum’s story
Exaltatum is an independent London perfume house rooted in classical French-style composition. Its creative language draws on history, art, nature and personal storytelling, treating fragrance as something wearers complete through their own memories. Careful crafting, maturation and hand-filling reflect its artisanal approach.
Afternoon Tea’s concept
Afternoon Tea interprets the English tea ritual as a complete sensory experience: citrus, flowers, tea, desserts and lingering conversation. The composition moves from a bright opening into a rich floral, creamy heart, then settles into a gently smoky base—a meeting of British tradition and modern perfumery.
Extra info
The composition explicitly includes maté-leaf extract and natural vanilla infusion. Champaca links the floral and tea themes: its rich sweetness has a tea-like facet that connects naturally with maté.