Terry Carter

INGREDIENT FOCUS:

PROVENANCE:

Yuzu, Bergamot, Neroli, Green Shiso, White Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Hinoki Wood, White Musk, Cedarwood

A piece of pineapple cake, a cup of hot oolong tea, and a few drops of tears and smiles.
Tears and Smiles is a mixed-emotion gift box. When we are full of thoughts about “what if,” we eventually realize that we will never be able to go back. The scent opens with bright and joyful fruity notes of ripe pineapple jam with warm freshly baked cookie, followed by a sip of freshly brewed hot oolong tea. The bittersweet, roasted aroma brings us back to the present moment. You know this is adulthood and the so-called process of growing up.

"There are moments of levity and joy in any season of melancholy. One of my favorite getaways for taking a personal retreat is in Japan at a snowy mountain onsen, a natural hot spring. I wanted to capture the aspect of a safe place for recovery, physically and mentally. Combining my love for naturals with Japanese subtlety, I blended, often while listening to Jazz Kissa."

About This Yuzu Fragrance

This yuzu perfume opens like cold citrus cut at dawn, a sharp, faceted yuzu scent brightened by bergamot and a green breath of shiso. It is tart and luminous without ever turning sour, the kind of opening that wakes the skin. Then the heart turns floral: white jasmine unfurls over orange blossom, softening the citrus edge into something rounder and more sensual.

Where the top is all light, the base is all calm, hinoki wood, cedar, and a clean white musk that lets the jasmine linger close. It is a jasmine perfume for women and anyone drawn to a jasmine scent with structure, and equally a yuzu fragrance for those who want their citrus to last. For anyone seeking the best yuzu perfume that feels both fresh and grown-up, this is a white jasmine perfume lifted by sunlight rather than weighed down by sweetness, a true jasmine flower perfume with a citrus heart.

— Terry Carter

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a good everyday yuzu perfume?

Yes. Its bright citrus opening and soft musk drydown make it light enough for daily wear, one of the easier options for anyone after the best yuzu perfume.

What does this yuzu fragrance smell like?

Sharp, fresh yuzu and bergamot up top, a heart of white jasmine and orange blossom, and a calm base of hinoki, cedar, and white musk.

Who is this jasmine perfume best for?

Anyone who loves a jasmine scented perfume but wants a citrus lift, this jasmine flower perfume pairs floral softness with a crisp yuzu edge.