Green Tea Camellia

What Is Green Tea Camellia?

Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Camellia is one of the most recognisable designer fragrances on the market — an EDT that occupies the rare space where commercial reach and genuine quality intersect. Launched in 2011, it has shaped how mainstream perfumery is understood from Paris counters to Dubai malls. Its Floral, Citrus, Green, Fresh profile reads effortlessly across cultures, climates, and dress codes.

An underrated, velvety floral flanker in the legendary Green Tea dynasty.

How Green Tea Camellia Smells: Notes & Development

Green Tea Camellia opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Yuzu, Red Tea, Ceylon Tea and Camellia — the first impression as it hits the skin. As the opening settles, the composition pivots to its heart of Camellia, Peony, Magnolia, Plum Blossom and Jasmine. What lingers on skin and clothing hours later is the base: Musk, Birch, Amber, Moss and Spices.

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

How It Performs: The Numbers

Longevity (4/10): Green Tea Camellia 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 Camellia 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 Camellia 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 $20, Green Tea Camellia delivers significantly more than its price tag suggests — one of the better value propositions in its category.

How Green Tea Camellia Handles Heat, Humidity & Cold

Of the five climate zones we score, Green Tea Camellia does best in extreme heat (Riyadh, Phoenix) at 8/10 — it keeps its shape there instead of turning sharp or fading fast. The number to watch is cold (Murree, New York) at 4/10, where you are better off reaching for something else.

Extremely safe, non-offensive office scent for humid climates.

The reason sits in the base — Musk and Amber resist heat degradation, which is why the profile stays recognisable rather than collapsing into its top notes.

Its average across all five zones is 6.6/10 — 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 Camellia is best suited to Casual, Office, Daily. 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 Camellia performs best in Spring, Summer. The climate data supports this range, though performance at the extremes — deep cold or intense heat — may vary.

Versus Elizabeth Arden Green Tea

Green Tea Camellia Price Guide

Internationally, Green Tea Camellia sits at $20–$35. 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 80–120 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: Walmart, Boots, Amazon. GCC/UAE: Lifestyle, Faces. Pakistan: Naheed, Scentsation.

Verdict

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

An overall 6.2/10 puts Green Tea Camellia in solid-but-situational territory: strong where it is strong, ordinary elsewhere. Match it to the right season and occasion and it pays off.

Discontinued status makes finding authentic stock a hunt in the US market.

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 Camellia last?

Green Tea Camellia 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 Camellia worth the price?

At around $20, Green Tea Camellia 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 Camellia smell like?

Green Tea Camellia is characterised by Floral, Citrus, Green, Fresh accords. Opening with Bergamot and Lemon, the heart revolves around Camellia and Peony, settling into a base of Musk and Birch.

Is Green Tea Camellia good for hot or humid weather?

Green Tea Camellia performs exceptionally in hot and humid conditions (score: 8/10). 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 Camellia for men or women?

Green Tea Camellia 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.