Find Your Scent: What Does White Tea Smell Like?

You’ve likely smelled white tea if you’ve ever treated yourself to a luxurious spa day. 

Sometimes referred to as the “resort scent,” this fragrance is well-known and well-loved for its ability to make any environment tranquil and calming. 

In this guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about this soothing, grounding scent — and one of the Snif best sellers that features it. 

What Is White Tea?

In the world of fragrances, white tea refers to the essential oils that come from the white tea plant. 

Native to China’s Fujian province, the white tea plant produces large tea buds that are used to make tea (which is thought to have more health benefits than green tea and black tea) and fragrance oil. 

What Does White Tea Smell Like?

In this section, we’ll take a close look at the smells that make up the refreshing scent of white tea. 

Aromatic

White tea is considered an aromatic fragrance because its scent comes from the white tea plant. This quality gives white tea its clean, fresh vibe, and it’s also why it’s often compared to the smell of fresh flowers.

Sweet

Known for being slightly sweet, white tea is a classic, elegant fragrance. Think of it as what you’d wear when you need to capture the comfort and serenity of home while you’re away.

What Scents Pair Well With White Tea?

Now that you know a bit more about what white tea smells like and where it comes from, let’s see some of the scents that are a match made in heaven when it comes to pairing white tea. 

Mandarin

When you think of mandarin, you might think of the sunniest citrus scent you can imagine. Greener than bergamot but still bright and zesty, mandarin and white tea are proof that opposites really do attract. 

Vetiver

Vetiver smells like dry grass on a warm summer day, which is why it complements white tea so well. Both herbaceous scents, these fragrances bring out the earthy side of one another. 

Musk

White tea and musk, when combined, make for one of the cleanest-smelling fragrance duos. Musk is powdery and soft, so you never have to worry about it overpowering the smell of white tea. 

What Is a WhiteTea Scent To Try?

To get a whiff of white tea, you can try our fan-favorite white tea fragrance, Way With Woods. This (as you could probably imagine) is a woody scent that combines white tea with mandarin, sandalwood, amber woods, vetiver, and musk. 

Light and floral with a musky undertone, Way With Woods is the kind of fragrance that can seamlessly transition with you from your day job to a night out. It’s subtle and rich, so don’t be surprised if you’re fielding those “I love you fragrance. Where’s it from?” questions all day long.

Well-Loved for a Reason

White tea is one of the most beloved scents in the fragrance world for good reason. Citrusy, floral, and musky, white tea should be your go-to when you’re looking for a spritz of tranquility. 

Sources:

The Hidden Health Benefits of Tea | Penn Medicine

Health Benefits of Mandarin Oranges | American Institute for Cancer Research 

The Role of Musk and Musk Compounds in the Fragrance Industry | ResearchGate

Effect of White Tea (Camellia sinensis) Extract on Skin Wound Healing Process in Rats | NIH