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Green Tea Mimosa fragrance
Elizabeth Arden

Green Tea Mimosa

EDT Feminine · 2016 · by Rodrigo Flores-Roux
6.4 /10

Green Tea Mimosa scores 4/10 for longevity and performs best in Extreme Heat conditions.

Best in Extreme Heat 4/10 longevity
From USD 25–38From EUR 23–35From GBP 20–30From PKR 6,000–9,000From AED 70–110From INR 2,075–3,154From SAR 94–143
4 Longevity
4 Sillage
8 Versatility
9 Value
7.4 Climate Avg

Fragrance Notes

Yellow Floral Green Floral Citrus
Fragrance Note PyramidTOP NOTES0–30 min1Green Tea2Citrus Not…HEART NOTES30–120 min1MimosaBASE NOTES2h+1Heliotrope2Ambrette
Top Notes — first impression, 0–30 min

Heart Notes — the core, 30 min – 2 hrs

Base Notes — the foundation, 2 hrs+
Accord ProfileYellow FloralGreenFloralCitrusACCORDPROFILE

Occasions & Seasons

Best For
Casual Daywear Gym Office
Seasons
Spring Summer

Climate Performance

Avg 7.4 / 10
Extreme Heat
9/10
Excellent
45°C and above
Riyadh, Jacobabad, Kuwait City, Phoenix
Hot & Humid
9/10
Excellent
Around 35°C with high humidity
Dubai, Karachi, Mumbai, Miami
Warm & Dry
9/10
Excellent
Around 30°C with low humidity
Lahore, Delhi, Muscat, Los Angeles
Mild
7/10
Good
Around 20°C
Islamabad, Bangalore, London, San Francisco
Cold
3/10
Poor
Below 10°C
Murree, Shimla, Moscow, New York

Expert Analysis

What Makes It Unique

Sparkling yellow floral refresh of the iconic Kurkdjian-designed Green Tea pillar

Pakistan & GCC Perspective

Ultra-affordable summer savior for hot humid US or South Asian summers

How It Compares

Versus Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Flankers

The Controversy

Fleeting longevity requiring constant re-application

Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Mimosa: A Data-Led Buyers’ Guide

Released in 2016, Green Tea Mimosa by Elizabeth Arden has become a reference point for EDT fragrances in the Yellow Floral, Green, Floral, Citrus family. This guide cuts through the noise: performance data across five climate zones, pricing in the currency you actually shop in, and a clear verdict on whether it belongs in your collection.

Sparkling yellow floral refresh of the iconic Kurkdjian-designed Green Tea pillar

How Green Tea Mimosa Smells: Notes & Development

Green Tea Mimosa opens with Green Tea and Citrus Notes — the first impression as it hits the skin. Give it twenty or thirty minutes and the middle act arrives: Mimosa. The final act — the part that outlasts the working day — is Heliotrope and Ambrette.

Strip it back to the bones and the profile reads Yellow Floral, Green, Floral, Citrus — easy to place and easy to wear.

How It Performs: The Numbers

Longevity (4/10): Green Tea Mimosa delivers below-average longevity for EDT. On most skin types expect 3–5 hours. Layering with an unscented moisturiser before application improves staying power on drier skin types.

Sillage (4/10): Green Tea Mimosa projects in a close, intimate register. Application to pulse points — wrists, neck, and behind the ears — maximises projection without overwhelming the room.

Versatility (8/10): Green Tea Mimosa is a genuine all-rounder — at ease at a wedding, a boardroom meeting, or a late-night dinner. From casual daytime to formal evening, it adapts without feeling out of place.

Value (9/10): At around $25, Green Tea Mimosa delivers significantly more than its price tag suggests — one of the better value propositions in its category.

How Green Tea Mimosa Handles Heat, Humidity & Cold

Of the five climate zones we score, Green Tea Mimosa does best in extreme heat (Riyadh, Phoenix) at 9/10 — it keeps its shape there instead of turning sharp or fading fast. The number to watch is cold (Murree, New York) at 3/10, where you are better off reaching for something else.

Ultra-affordable summer savior for hot humid US or South Asian summers

Its average across all five zones is 7.4/10 — broad enough to wear most of the year without second-guessing the weather.

To see how it ranks against every other fragrance for your conditions, run the Climate Matcher.

Best Occasions & Seasons

Green Tea Mimosa is best suited to Casual Daywear, Gym, Office. The intimate projection makes it particularly suited to close encounters — dates, small gatherings, and one-on-one settings where a lighter touch is the right call.

Seasonally, Green Tea Mimosa performs best in Spring, Summer. Its climate scores confirm this seasonal guidance — the fragrance handles temperature transitions with composure.

Versus Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Flankers

What Green Tea Mimosa Costs — and Whether It Is Worth It

Internationally, Green Tea Mimosa sits at $25–$38. That is a genuinely accessible price point — a bottle that can be worn daily and repurchased without ceremony.

Regional pricing: PKR 6,000–9,000 in Pakistan, AED 70–110 in the UAE. The currency switcher at the top of this page converts every price on the site — EUR, GBP, SAR and more — using current rates.

Where to buy: Internationally: TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Superdrug, Amazon. GCC/UAE: Carrefour GCC, Centerpoint. Pakistan: Naheed, Vegas.pk.

Verdict

Green Tea Mimosa earns its place in the conversation through consistent performance, a clear identity, and data that backs the reputation.

An overall 6.4/10 puts Green Tea Mimosa in solid-but-situational territory: strong where it is strong, ordinary elsewhere. Match it to the right season and occasion and it pays off.

Fleeting longevity requiring constant re-application

Still deciding? Put it head-to-head against anything else in the database — scores, notes and prices side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Green Tea Mimosa last?

Green Tea Mimosa has a longevity score of 4/10. On average skin, expect 3–5 hours. Performance can vary with skin type, application method, and ambient temperature — heat accelerates diffusion while dry skin absorbs fragrance faster.

Is Green Tea Mimosa worth the price?

At around $25, Green Tea Mimosa by Elizabeth Arden is an excellent value for its price category. Its performance scores, climate range, and composition quality make it a strong value proposition.

What does Green Tea Mimosa smell like?

Green Tea Mimosa is characterised by Yellow Floral, Green, Floral, Citrus accords. Opening with Green Tea and Citrus Notes, the heart revolves around Mimosa, settling into a base of Heliotrope and Ambrette.

Is Green Tea Mimosa good for hot or humid weather?

Green Tea Mimosa performs exceptionally in hot and humid conditions (score: 9/10). It maintains its character without turning sharp or sour — a genuine recommendation anywhere summers are serious, from the Gulf to Southeast Asia to the American South.

Is Green Tea Mimosa for men or women?

Green Tea Mimosa is marketed as a Feminine fragrance. The composition, while marketed to women, has qualities that cross traditional boundaries — nuance and restraint rather than sweetness and convention.