Van Cleef & Arpels · 2023
Thé Amara EDP
Longevity
Long-lasting5-8 hours
Projection
Softreports split
Worn by
Everyonemost often worn by
fresh
uplifting
Cool minty tea, bright citrus florals, soft musk
Scent Notes
Fresh
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What the community says
Fresh and soft, with a light & airy side
Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites and Reddit, updated 25 Oct 2026: 54 describe how long it lasts, 50 how far it projects and 28 how it smells. Most other posts only name Thé Amara.
How long it lasts54 people
Wear time varies a lot
about 2 in 5 say it lasts a moderate time
about 1 in 3 say it fades quickly
In words
No single story here: about 2 in 5 say it lasts a moderate time, while about 1 in 3 say it fades quickly.
How far it projects
Early reports (50 people): stays close
In words
So far, the 50 people who describe it mostly say it stays close to the skin.
Read what people say
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Summary in words
Van Cleef & Arpels Thé Amara: what people say about it.
In short: Fresh and soft, with a light & airy side.
Worn by everyone.
Wear time varies a lot (54 people): No single story here: about 2 in 5 say it lasts a moderate time, while about 1 in 3 say it fades quickly.
Early reports (50 people): stays close: So far, the 50 people who describe it mostly say it stays close to the skin.
Each person counts once per topic. Reported experiences, not verified purchases; skin, climate and batch change how a scent wears.
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How we count
- It sums up what 50+ people have said about this perfume in community discussions and perfume reviews, up to 25 Oct 2026.
- Each person counts once per topic, however often they posted. A count or bar only appears once enough people have described that topic.
- These are reported experiences, not verified-purchase reviews or a rating. Skin, climate and batch all change how a scent wears.
- Scendira’s AI reads each review and post and tags what it says (how long it lasts, how far it projects, how it smells). We count each person once per topic; the sentences here are written from those counts.
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Think Cool minty tea, bright citrus florals, soft musk: that is Van Cleef & Arpels Thé Amara. It opens with spearmint, bergamot and pink pepper, moves into rose and sweet pea and settles on white musk, cashmeran and cedar. It reads unisex.
This eau de parfum is best in spring and summer and is a daytime scent. It suits casual days. Released in 2023.
In the community's experience it lasts a solid half day on skin, and projects to about arm's length.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something fresh and uplifting for casual days.
- Sample first if: fresh is new territory for you.
- Skip if: you dislike green fragrances.
Around $285.
Explore more: More from Van Cleef & Arpels · Fresh perfumes · Spearmint perfumes · Bergamot perfumes
Concentration
EDP
Occasion
Casual
Projection
Moderate
Gender lean
Leans unisex
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Casual
Van Cleef & Arpels is a Parisian high-jewellery house (founded 1896, Place Vendôme) whose fragrance line carries the same discreet luxury signature. The 22 live pieces on Scendira split across unisex (10), feminine (8), masculine (4) and cover Floral (7), Fresh (6), Woody (3) and Gourmand (6). Prices span the full luxury range: $18.92-$699.99 (average $221). Standout live pieces: Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme ($699.99,.26, leathery, woody cologne with smoky herbs), Orchidée Vanille ($279.90,.26, sweet vanilla, almond, and rose powder), Bois d'Iris ($109.81,.25, powdery iris with salty woods and smoky vetiver), First Parfum ($399.99,.24, soft floral bouquet, peachy berries, musky honeyed warmth) and Tsar ($449.99,.20, herbal green cologne, pine and oakmoss). Van Cleef is the answer to "heritage French luxury fragrance with jeweller-level restraint", First (1976) and Tsar (1989) are recognized classics.
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like Cool minty tea, bright citrus florals, soft musk. It opens with spearmint, bergamot and pink pepper, moves into rose and sweet pea and settles on white musk, cashmeran and cedar.
In the community's experience it lasts a solid half day on skin, and projects to about arm's length.
It is best in spring and summer. It is a daytime scent. It suits casual days.
It reads unisex.
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