Russian Tea Iris Nose: Jean-Claude Ellena

Nose: Jean-Claude Ellena

Labdanum 18

and alabaster violets

with a hint of suede and the timeless aroma of centuries-old wood

juxtaposed with acrid bergamot and lime atop a revitalizing fresh aromatic green heart with mint

Russian Tea Iris Nose: Jean-Claude EllenaOut there, the snow covered Nevsky Prospekt, and a sumptuous Art Noveau building. Inside, a large bookstore. And, on the first floor, an elegant caf. As water is poured in the cup, the infusion unleashes its most characteristic notes. Black tea, heavy and intense. A floral note, sharp and biting. And that unmistakably dry and smoky aftertaste given by the caravanserai campfires, meant to keep the precious tea cargo dry in the never ending journey