Chinese perfumery has been gaining attention around the world, with a new generation of fragrance houses creating scents inspired by Chinese culture, landscapes, materials and memories.
Here are five Chinese fragrances worth discovering in 2026.
1. To Summer – Triple Tea
Triple Tea is a dry and atmospheric interpretation of tea, bringing together different tea impressions, including green tea, maté and black tea. It offers a layered take on tea without becoming overly sweet.
2. Melt season – Roaming Wind
Roaming Wind takes a more atmospheric approach, combining green and herbal notes with rhubarb, tobacco, cedarwood and moss. The result is an earthy and unusual interpretation of a green fragrance.
3. Lapot Studio – Santal Pear
Santal Pear combines pear with sandalwood, creating a soft fruity-woody fragrance. As it develops, the fruit becomes smoother while the woods give the fragrance a dry and understated character.
4. The Beast – Oriental Beauty
Oriental Beauty offers a floral and fruity interpretation, combining bright citrus and mandarin with delicate floral notes. A warmer base adds depth as the fragrance develops.
5. DOCUMENTS – Naive Extrait de Parfum
Naive is a green and aromatic fragrance from Shanghai-based fragrance house DOCUMENTS. Fresh citrus and botanical elements give it a clean, contemporary character.
Chinese perfumery is becoming increasingly diverse, offering everything from tea and botanicals to fruits, florals and woods. These fragrances offer a glimpse into the growing world of modern Chinese perfume.