Thé Yulong reads, on paper, as a citrus-led green chypre: citrus is the dominant accord at 100%, immediately followed by a very high green presence (91%) and substantial white floral weight (84%). The top trio — bergamot, lime and green tea — explains that brightness: bergamot and lime deliver clean, zesty lift while the green tea note keeps the opening dry and slightly astringent rather than syrupy. As the composition moves into the heart, jasmine and other white florals sit on a bed of continuing green notes; with aromatic at 73% and iris at 46% in the accord breakdown, the florals never become opulent but instead lean toward a restrained, slightly powdery-meets-vegetal character. What surprised me most is how the citrus and green axes carry the perfume almost entirely, letting the white florals read as an elegant seasoning rather than the main event.
The base follows the expected trajectory from the pyramid: woody notes, musk and amber bring the fragrance to a soft, warm conclusion. With woody at 57%, musky at 47% and earthy elements at 53%, Thé Yulong settles into a low-key, skin-hugging drydown rather than a loud trail. Longevity is given as 6–8 hours on skin and projection is described as moderate — indeed, the structure and accord weights point to something office-friendly and reliable rather than a projection-driven showpiece. On our site it aligns with other fresh-green-citrus offerings like Acqua di Gioia (which shares similar longevity and a high citrus/green presence), confirming that this lives in the same family of fresh, wearable daytime scents rather than niche experimentation.
Limitations are straightforward: because citrus and green dominate so thoroughly, those seeking a pronounced sweet, spicy or gourmand character will be disappointed — vanilla, honey and heavy animalic or resinous accents are minimal or absent here. Likewise, if you want a statement fragrance with strong sillage or an aggressively long-lasting base, Thé Yulong is not that. Skip it if you prefer dense orientals, high gourmand sweetness, or bold projection. Verdict: for anyone who favors a clean, green-citrus fragrance with polished white florals and a soft woody-musk finish, Thé Yulong is a well-balanced, versatile unisex choice (launched in 2021) that wears politely through the day. It excels as an everyday, work-appropriate option but plays it safe — which will be either its virtue or its limitation, depending on what you want from a scent.