Green Tea

The Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Review

When a fragrance achieves the kind of ubiquity that Green Tea has, cynicism is the easy response. The harder — and more honest — question is: why? What is it about this EDT from Elizabeth Arden that has made it a fixture in so many wardrobes across continents? Released in 1999, Green Tea built its following on citrus, green, and years on, it has not lost a step.

An invigorating and timeless refreshing green tea fragrance for daily wear.

How Green Tea Smells: Notes & Development

Green Tea opens with lemon, bergamot, mint, orange peel and rhubarb — the first impression as it hits the skin. Once that burns off, usually inside the first half hour, the heart turns to jasmine, oakmoss, musk, fennel, carnation and white amber. The final act — the part that outlasts the working day — is green tea, jasmine, oakmoss, musk, celery seeds, caraway, cloves and amber.

Strip it back to the bones and the profile reads citrus, green — easy to place and easy to wear.

Longevity & Projection: Green Tea on the Clock

Longevity (5/10): Green Tea delivers moderate 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 (5/10): Green Tea projects at a social distance, noticeable without overwhelming. Application to pulse points — wrists, neck, and behind the ears — maximises projection without overwhelming the room.

Versatility (9/10): Green Tea 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 delivers significantly more than its price tag suggests — one of the better value propositions in its category.

How Green Tea Handles Heat, Humidity & Cold

Of the five climate zones we score, Green Tea 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 4/10, where you are better off reaching for something else.

A perfect choice for scorching hot days, offering an instant cool-down.

Look at what it is built from and the score makes sense: oakmoss, musk and white amber are among the materials least disturbed by heat and humidity.

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.

When to Wear Green Tea

Green Tea is best suited to Daily, Office, Casual, Gym, Summer. 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 performs best in Spring, Summer. Its climate scores confirm this seasonal guidance — the fragrance handles temperature transitions with composure.

The standard for affordable green tea scents.

Green Tea Price Guide

Internationally, Green Tea 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 5,500–10,000 in Pakistan, AED 70–130 in the UAE, ₹1,700–₹3,000 in India. 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: Amazon, Discount Stores. GCC/UAE: Carrefour, Drugstores. Pakistan: Naheed, Imtiaz.

Verdict

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

An overall 7/10 puts Green Tea in solid-but-situational territory: strong where it is strong, ordinary elsewhere. Match it to the right season and occasion and it pays off.

Some find its longevity to be lacking or its scent too simple.

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 last?

Green Tea has a longevity score of 5/10. 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 worth the price?

At around $20, Green Tea 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 smell like?

Green Tea is characterised by citrus, green accords. Opening with lemon and bergamot, the heart revolves around jasmine and oakmoss, settling into a base of green tea and jasmine.

Is Green Tea good for hot or humid weather?

Green Tea 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 for men or women?

Green Tea 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.