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The video explores Maison Margiela's decision to discontinue their "Tea Escape" fragrance and introduce a new one called "Matcha Meditation," both inspired by tea elements and Tokyo. Created by Maurice Roussel, whereas Jacques Cavallier crafted previous scents, "Matcha Meditation" features top notes of bergamot, mandarin, and green tea, with heart notes of matcha, orange flower, and jasmine, and base notes of moss accord, white chocolate, and cedar. The white chocolate adds a creamy, custard-like quality, balancing the earthy tea and powdery jasmine to create a cozy and aromatic experience. Comparisons are made to Memo Paris’ "Winter Palace" and "Tea Escape," highlighting differences in ingredients and scent profiles. The video concludes by inviting viewers to share their thoughts on the collection and recommendations for those who enjoy creamy, gourmand fragrances.
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In this part of the video, the host discusses Maison Margiela’s decision to discontinue the fragrance “Tea Escape” and introduce a new fragrance called “Matcha Meditation,” both inspired by Tokyo and focusing on tea and matcha elements. The host expresses curiosity about the rationale behind discontinuing one tea-focused fragrance only to launch another with similar inspiration. They then compare “Matcha Meditation” to “Tea Escape,” noting both similarities and differences in their scent profiles. “Matcha Meditation” was created by Maurice Roussel, contrasting with Jacques Cavallier, who created previous Maison Margiela fragrances. The new fragrance is available in the United States for $135 per 100ml, with the price having increased from earlier releases. The host highlights the durability of the fragrance despite its Eau de Toilette concentration.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the fragrance “Matcha Meditation.” They detail its composition, starting with top notes of bergamot, mandarin, and green tea. The heart notes include matcha, orange flower, and jasmine, while the base notes feature a moss accord, white chocolate, and cedar.
The speaker is surprised by the inclusion of white chocolate, which they say adds a creamy and custard-like quality to the fragrance, rather than a milky one. They commend the balance between the green tea and matcha notes, which provide an earthy and grassy aroma, and the prominent jasmine, which adds a powdery element. The tea fragrance is described as cozy, with the white chocolate creating a beautifully creamy texture. The fragrance evolves to emphasize jasmine and orange flower before settling into a creamy white chocolate with moss and woody undertones.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the woody, floral, and gourmand characteristics of a particular fragrance, comparing it to a tea fragrance from Memo Paris. They highlight the creaminess and enjoyable aromatic experience provided by the fragrance, despite not traditionally drinking matcha. The speaker then compares it to another fragrance, “Tea Escape,” noting similarities and differences such as the presence of green tea, mate, and jasmine, while “Tea Escape” includes rice and milk notes with a fruitiness from osmanthus and a touch of mint. The speaker appreciates the creamy texture and cozy experience of the fragrance, especially due to the white chocolate note, and concludes by expressing their overall enjoyment of wearing it.
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In this segment, the reviewer discusses a green tea fragrance with a unique addition of white chocolate, setting it apart from other green tea fragrances. The fragrance is noted as discontinued, and suggestions are given for fans of tea fragrances to try it if they enjoy creamy, gourmand scents. The fragrance has a Tokyo 2008 inspiration, similar to another fragrance in the collection. The reviewer also compares it to Memo Paris’ Winter Palace, highlighting its orange notes in contrast to the reviewed fragrance. The segment wraps up with an invitation for viewers to share their thoughts on Maison Margiela’s collection and mentions the creators of the related fragrances.