CHEE & BLACK TEA
Notes
Top: Sweet Orange, Yuzu, Cardamom Tincture, Saffron Tincture
Heart: Fresh Lychee, Black Tea Accord, Damask Rose (Bulgarian)
Base: Ambrofix™, Atlas Cedarwood, Musk
My mum and I have spent years creating our own tea blends, carefully selecting every leaf, spice, and botanical until each blend tells its own story. Every adjustment is intentional. Every ingredient has a purpose. It's a ritual we've shared for years, a quiet tradition where conversation flows as freely as the tea itself.
Among all the blends we've created together, there is one that we always come back to. It has become our favourite. More than a drink, it holds memories of countless mornings, late-night conversations, laughter, ideas, and moments that can never truly be recreated.
I knew one day I had to preserve that feeling.
Not in a teacup.
But in a fragrance.
CHEE is that memory, bottled.
A tribute to the ritual my mum and I continue to share, a scent and an experience that allows those moments to live on long after the last cup has been poured.
CHEE is the scent of that tradition.
Not imagined.
Lived.
Every material was chosen with purpose. Nothing exists here by chance.
The opening begins with radiant Sweet Orange and vibrant Yuzu, chosen not simply for freshness, but for the way their natural brightness mirrors the first breath rising from a freshly poured cup. Their sparkling citrus oils awaken the senses before giving way to two of the fragrance's most treasured materials.
The Cardamom Tincture begins months before it ever reaches the bottle. Whole green cardamom pods are patiently macerated, allowing time not heat to gently draw out their aromatic soul. This slow extraction preserves the spice exactly as nature intended: cool, green, softly sweet, and remarkably complex. It carries a depth that simply cannot be rushed.
Alongside it rests a Saffron Tincture, created with the same philosophy. Each crimson thread is given the time it deserves, slowly releasing its warm, leathery, honeyed nuances into the tincture. The result is not loud or overpowering it is delicate, luxurious, and woven through the composition like golden silk. It exists to elevate every other material rather than compete with them.
At the heart lies the fragrance's soul.
A meticulously crafted Black Tea Accord, built to capture the unmistakable aroma of loose tea leaves just as hot water begins to unlock their character. Rich, smooth, slightly tannic, and quietly comforting, it recreates the scent that fills the room during our tea ritual.
A fresh lychee accord was built with equal precision, adding a subtle natural sweetness that reflects the fruit often enjoyed alongside our tea, bringing light to the darker leaves without disturbing their serenity. Damask Rose (Bulgarian) is the heart of the lychee accord, bringing a sweetness to the scent that is so unique adding that depth and richness.
Ambrofix™ provides a refined amber radiance that quietly extends the life of the fragrance without overshadowing its delicate heart.
Atlas Cedarwood, distilled from the ancient cedar forests of the Atlas Mountains, lends a dry, elegant structure reminiscent of handcrafted wooden tea chests that have absorbed decades of precious leaves. Soft musk completes the composition with warmth that feels intimate, clean, and comforting, like the lingering memory of tea shared with someone you love.
CHEE is not a fragrance built around trends.
It is built around patience.
Around ingredients that were given the time they deserved.
Around tinctures that could not be hurried.
Around a ritual shared between a mother and son.
Because sometimes the most extraordinary moments in life begin with something beautifully ordinary.
A cup of tea.
Shared together.
Safety & Composition (IFRA Transparency)
Product: Eau de Parfum (EDP) Size: 50 mL
Composition
Perfumers Alcohol (Ethanol), Dipropylene Glycol (DPG), Fragrance (Parfum).
Allergen Disclosure
This fragrance may contain naturally occurring fragrance allergens, including:
Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Geraniol, Citronellol, Coumarin, Farnesol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Eugenol, Isoeugenol.
These allergens naturally occur in citrus oils, botanical extracts, tinctures, essential oils, and aromatic materials used throughout the composition.
Please note: The final allergen declaration for each batch is determined from the finished formula and supplier documentation in accordance with applicable cosmetic regulations.
IFRA Transparency
At Kilani Essence, we believe that exceptional perfumery is built upon both artistic expression and responsible formulation.
While Kilani Essence is not affiliated with or certified by the International Fragrance Association (IFRA), we voluntarily formulate our fragrances with reference to the current IFRA Standards for fine fragrance applications.
During development, we carefully review supplier documentation, material restrictions, and recommended usage levels to ensure every composition balances creative freedom with modern fragrance safety practices.
Our goal is simple:
Premium-quality raw materials.
Responsible formulation.
Transparency.
Artistic integrity.
Craftsmanship
CHEE is handcrafted as an Eau de Parfum, inspired by the tea blends my mother and I have perfected together over many years.
Featuring Sweet Orange, Yuzu, Cardamom Tincture, Saffron Tincture, Fresh Lychee, a Black Tea Accord, Ambrofix™, Atlas Cedarwood, and Musk, every material has been chosen with intention.
The cardamom and saffron are slowly tinctured to preserve the authentic character of each botanical, allowing time not heat to reveal their warmth, depth, and complexity.
CHEE is more than a fragrance.
It is a family ritual transformed into scent.
Safety Information
For external use only.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Do not apply to broken or irritated skin.
Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
Flammable until dry. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and other ignition sources.
Keep out of reach of children.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Perfumery is our art. Responsibility is our craft. Every Kilani Essence fragrance is created to honour both.