Jade Dragon

Jade Dragon by Shanghai Tang is a refined, unisex tea fragrance centered around green tea, bergamot, and vetiver, with subtle jasmine and musk notes that lend a serene, slightly floral complexity. It offers a soft, linear profile that feels quietly elegant and never overstated—ideal for daytime wear, particularly in spring and summer. The scent is bright and uplifting, evoking a clean, wet garden or a subtle green tea infusion with a gentle herbal-sweet undertone. Despite its minimal sillage, the fragrance lingers close to the skin and is often noticed and complimented by others, especially when worn with higher concentration on hair or clothing. The longevity is moderate, lasting up to 5–6 hours as a skin scent, with key notes like vetiver emerging more clearly after 2–3 hours. While some users have noted an initial discordant or pickled note in the opening phase—possibly due to formulation changes or sample degradation—this softens into a well-balanced harmonious accord. The fragrance is praised for feeling natural, not synthetic, and compares favorably to Bvlgari Eau Parfumee au Thé Vert and The Botanist in feel and character. It lacks audacity or strong projection but compensates with quiet presence and high quality in its composition.