by Jeanne Arthes
Tea Time à Paris Macaron Amande is a soft, gourmand fragrance that evokes the comforting scent of sweet macarons, almond milk, and vanilla. It opens with a delicate blend of dried plum and almond, quickly evolving into a warm, milky vanilla base with a subtle heliotrope and orange blossom presence in the background. The scent is undeniably sweet and sweetly nostalgic—reminiscent of a patisserie, a cozy home kitchen, or a nostalgic memory of Parisian cafes. It feels soft and intimate, with a skin-scent quality that sits close to the skin, offering a gentle, emotionally sweet embrace rather than loud projection. Many describe it as a comforting, unassuming, and whimsical treat—like a body lotion, a honeyed shampoo, or a dessert on the skin. While it lacks strong sillage and moderate longevity, its performance can improve after a few wearings, with some users reporting up to 8 hours of wearability. The scent is largely defined by its almond and lactonic sweetness, with no real bitterness, but the creaminess and sweetness are gently balanced by a subtle tart plum note and a faint nutty character.