Giorgio Armani The Yulong
4.3
Overall
Accords
citrus
green
aromatic
woody
fresh
musky
Notes Pyramid
Top
Mandarin OrangePetitgrainCardamom
Heart
Green TeaBlack TeaOrange BlossomJasmine
Base
VetiverAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Iris
Community Verdict
Pros & Cons
- ✅ A unique encounter between all facets and natural contrasts of green tea and black tea extracts, inviting a sensory journey through the Yunnan region.
- ✅ The Yulong feels like sitting in quiet mountains after a hike while drinking bright lemon tea – fresh, uplifting and elegant.
- ✅ It's a beautiful citrus scent with a slightly sharp mandarin opening that softens quickly, delivering a calm, luxurious vibe.
- ✅ A unique encounter between all facets and natural contrasts of green tea and black tea extracts, inviting a sensory journey through the Chinese lands of the Yunnan region.
- ✅ The opening citrus is lovely and the tea notes give a calm, luxurious spa vibe – perfect for hot weather.
- ✅ Elegant, clean and sophisticated; it feels like walking into a 5‑star hotel lobby.
- ✅ The fragrance is quiet luxury – fresh without being sharp, calming and elegant.
- ❌ Longevity is not the best; performance is light to the point of not being able to enjoy the scent beyond the opening.
- ❌ It can feel overly herbal with the vetiver, cardamom and petitgrain, making it sound harsh for some noses.
- ❌ The fragrance is pricey and doesn't last long on the skin, requiring frequent re‑application.
- ❌ Longevity isn’t the best; many users report it fades after 2‑3 hours.
- ❌ Projection is light, making it a very intimate scent that struggles to be noticed.
- ❌ The price is high for an EDT/EDP that doesn’t last long on the skin.
- ❌ Some reviewers say it smells more like soap or a hotel amenity than a tea fragrance.
