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post #1 of 21
4/21/09 at 8:46pm
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Tea for Two:
http://www.basenotes.net/ID26121564.html

I'm looking for some feedback on this, I see it's classified as unisex but the reviews seem to be more from women than men. Have any of you guys tried/owned this? I want to know if it IS actually unisex or is it more for the ladies?

Despite the "wear what you want" ideals I see many people here live by, I'm more apt to wear neutral to masculine scents but wearing something overtly femanine would be rediculous on me. I wouldn't wear it well at all.

Thanks in advance for the replies.

P.S. I don't mean to exclude the women, feel free to share your thoughts. Would this work on a guy?
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post #2 of 21
4/21/09 at 8:53pm
One of the best tea scent ever! And tea smells quite neutral to some of us. This scent certainly can be worn confidently by either sex. No hang-up here.
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post #3 of 21
4/21/09 at 8:55pm
It is truly unisex. If anything it is more masculine than feminine. But I would think anyone can wear this fragrance.
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post #4 of 21
4/21/09 at 8:59pm
Smoky, spicy tea, short longevity, more masculine than feminine, but definitely unisex
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post #5 of 21
4/21/09 at 9:02pm
It's one of my favorites, but the thought that often crosses my mind when wearing it is that non-Basenoters would probably call it a masculine scent. There's something about it that makes me feel as though I'm raiding a boyfriend's wardrobe to smell that way.
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post #6 of 21
4/21/09 at 9:07pm
It is easily worn by a man who likes neutral to masculine scents.

But don't take our word for it, get a sample first. Even though it's 'easy' for you to wear, you might still hate it.
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post #7 of 21
4/21/09 at 9:56pm
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Excellent, thanks very much for the replies, I will definately be sourcing out a sample of this. I've never smelled a tea scent as far as I know but it peaks my interest in a big way!
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post #8 of 21
4/21/09 at 9:57pm
Thought it was great, but then it was gone! If you don't mind spraying yourself every hour or so (I do mind) this is excellent.
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post #9 of 21
4/21/09 at 10:21pm
The top and heart notes are excellent. It's quite a unisex, if not rather an 'atmosphere' scent.
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post #10 of 21
4/21/09 at 10:39pm
As a woman, I find that this Lapsang Soochong take on tea, with its smokiness, would work well on a man. In addition, there is also a sweet but slightly cheap tobacco note in it as well. There is one caveat: you must really like gourmand fragrances as this one is high on my "dessert cart" list.
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post #11 of 21
4/21/09 at 10:43pm
it's smoky, it's dense, it's green, and it smells of tea !! it lasts forever on my skin. but, do sample this one. it's not as simple and pleasant as it may come across in reviews.....you'll either love it or hate it...
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post #12 of 21
4/22/09 at 2:53am
I own it. It easily works on a man.
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post #13 of 21
4/22/09 at 3:54am
It's not one of my favorites, but it is definitely unisex, and I would agree with those who say it leans a bit towards the masculine end of the spectrum.
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post #14 of 21
4/22/09 at 4:14am
Tea for Two is one of only two tea scents that has impressed me (the other being Écume de Thé). It's just a pity the longevity isn't great (but, hey, what do you expect from a house like L'Artisan?).

It can easily be worn by a man, IMHO.
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post #15 of 21
4/22/09 at 5:52am
T42 is one of the best tea scents around. I think it is more masculine, but it is unisex. I tend to wear it in colder months.

If you want to sample it and you are in Toronto, please drop by Noor in Yorkville and give it a try. If you are in Vancouver, the Perfume Shop (www.theperfumeshoppe.com) is also a great place to try.
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post #16 of 21
4/22/09 at 6:14am
Easily masculine, it´s rather dry and dark tea scent. I doubt anyone will think of it as a woman scent if you wear it. But test it first because regardless of whether its masculine enough you might not like it at all for other reasons.
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post #17 of 21
4/22/09 at 6:26am
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As demonstrated by various posts in various threads Tea For Two is a love/hate fragrance to many.

I am down to the dregs in the last of 3 15ml decants and am considering a bottle purchase for next winter, even though a full bottle will probably still be half full years from now. This and a few other frags made reasonably priced decants so very alluring when they were available.

Not feminine at all in my opinion but very unisex. A deeply smoke/tea scent that sillages wildly and always draws a sniff or comment from folks in the area.
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post #18 of 21
4/22/09 at 7:25am
Definitely unisex. Hot, dirty, sweet tea with tasty spices. I love it.
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post #19 of 21
4/22/09 at 7:43am
Not my cup of tea (srry I couldn't resist), but it's definately wearable by a man.
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post #20 of 21
4/22/09 at 8:48am
Works for either men or women, I'm a guy and I love wearing it.. absolutely one of my favourite scents, and actually lasts all day on me.

It's strong enough for a man, but when a woman wears it.. *swoon* so hot.

Definitely get a sample though.
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post #21 of 21
4/22/09 at 10:01am
Unquestionably gender neutral in my book. I should add that after reviewing it negatively a couple of years back, I've come around to Tea for Two and now wear it regularly.
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