Journey to China
Journey to China
An ode to art de vivre, the collection draws inspiration from China's emblematic Art of Living, celebrating iconic rituals and precious materials, from delicate tea perfume accords to luminous jasmine and magnolia notes. Imagined by Master Perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, the fragrances trace a red thread of refinement that reflects the sensorial majesty of Chinese heritage.
- New – Personalisable & Refillable
- New – Personalisable & Refillable
- New – Personalisable & Refillable
What makes Chinese perfume distinctive?
Chinese perfume draws on traditional Chinese ways of living, translating the spirit of calligraphy, the delicate scent of tea and legends of the moon into fragrances that feel understated yet lingering. This style of Chinese fragrance favours rare ingredients such as magnolia, jasmine, sandalwood and tea leaves, blended with great subtlety to capture a distinctly Eastern elegance. Louis Vuitton's Journey to China collection, composed by master perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, reflects this heritage through a series of evocative Chinese fragrance creations.
What perfumes make up Louis Vuitton's Journey to China collection?
Louis Vuitton's Journey to China collection is a trio of Chinese perfume creations, each built around a different cultural theme. Moon Tale Louis Vuitton draws on ancient Chinese beauty rituals and lunar legend, blending magnolia, jasmine, peony and raspberry, while Tea Storm Louis Vuitton is the house's first tea perfume, honouring China's long tea culture with lemongrass, magnolia and rose. Ink Mark Louis Vuitton, meanwhile, takes its cue from centuries of Chinese calligraphy, layering sandalwood, white incense, amber and rose into a deep, woody Chinese fragrance.
What does magnolia perfume smell like?
Magnolia perfume gives off a fresh, clean scent with rich yet delicate floral layers, making it a favourite note in Chinese perfume. All three scents in the Journey to China collection lean on magnolia, but Moon Tale Louis Vuitton pushes this jasmine perfume and magnolia perfume character furthest, opening with bright raspberry before peony, geranium and jasmine deepen the floral heart, finished with a soft musk. This magnolia perfume pays homage to ancient Chinese beauty rituals, giving it a refined, understated character.
Which tea perfume smells best?
If you are after a fresh, easy-to-wear tea perfume, Tea Storm Louis Vuitton is well worth seeking out among Chinese fragrance options. This tea perfume combines lemongrass, magnolia and Grasse rose with a clear tea accord, leaving a clean, delicate finish that never feels heavy. The tea note calls to mind the gentle aroma that lingers after a cup of tea, and its natural, well-balanced quality makes it a versatile Chinese perfume suited to both men and women.
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