{"id":93541,"date":"2025-07-08T17:00:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T09:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/?p=93541"},"modified":"2025-08-04T17:26:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T09:26:13","slug":"chinese-perfume-brands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/chinese-perfume-brands\/","title":{"rendered":"Fragrance Dynasty: 7 Chinese Perfume Brands Reigning Supreme"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I&#8217;ve gone from sticking with the constants to wandering the world of fragrances a lot more over the years \u2013 going for scents I typically wouldn\u2019t, and even finding myself enchanted by them. And like many other impulse buys due to encouragement from social media platforms, Chinese perfume brands have recently gained prevalence on my feeds. It was during one of my late-night scrolls that I stumbled across a wave of buzz about Chinese perfume brands. Intrigued by their unique blends and poetic inspirations, I knew I had to explore further!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s so interesting about these Chinese perfume brands?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All I knew about perfume was the same few Western brands. Be it Byredo, YSL, or Dior, these were always the mainstay. But these few months, my socials have been flooded by Chinese perfume brands. And it doesn\u2019t help that I\u2019ve been thinking about tea scents, which explains my blossoming obsession with Chinese perfume brands.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These brands blend cultural heritage with modernity \u2013 think elegant perfumes infused with jasmine, osmanthus, Sichuan bergamot (fo shou) and even Pu-erh tea. From sleek minimalist bottles to poetic inspirations, Chinese perfumers are redefining what a signature scent can be. Not only are they capturing the imaginations of locals, but they\u2019re also intriguing scent lovers worldwide with their oriental twists and inventive notes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Chasense (\u8336\u9999\u5e08)\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tea-inspired serenity in a bottle<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93597\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chasense-spring.webp\" alt=\"chasense spring\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chasense-spring.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chasense-spring-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/chasense\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chasense<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a niche perfume house built entirely around China\u2019s rich tea culture, infusing fragrances with notes of green tea, oolong, pu-erh and more. Chasense\u2019s scents favour light, natural aromas and Zen-like Oriental moods, where each scent is designed to evoke a calm, poetic atmosphere. That, along with its focus on tea notes, was what hooked me. I wound up getting a total of 6 different scents and even managed to sample another 4, with one already discontinued (unfortunately).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I first got 1 perfume, Spring Tea. And that ended up being my downfall. It was as if I had walked into a bubble tea store. The tea scent was so strong, it ended up convincing me and I wound up buying another 5. You\u2019ll just have to read my review of Chasense perfumes to find out more!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Price range: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budget to mid-range.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relatively affordable for niche perfumery. A 50ml bottle generally costs around \u00a5228-289 (approximately SGD45-60), making it easy to start collecting multiple tea-inspired scents. Coupled with quality ingredients (Chasense even partners with top fragrance houses like Firmenich and Givaudan to source natural essences), the scents here are worth every dollar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Star products:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/CHASENSE-Spring-Tea-Perfume-(50ml)-i.88684635.29986230910\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zentea Spring Tea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: My first and favourite. The tea scent is unmistakable. Clean and fresh notes that\u2019ll remind you of something like Pokka Green Tea.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/CHASENSE-Osmanthus-Oolong-Tea-Perfume-(50ml)-i.88684635.27386231311\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Osmanthus Oolong Tea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Slightly sweet and just a little musky \u2013 great for those who can\u2019t really stand musk but still want something lasting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/CHASENSE-Zentea-Zheng-Perfume-(50ml)-i.88684635.26836226279\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zheng<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Might be more masculine a scent, but unique, dark, smoky vibes, with a peppery top note that does fade with a little time.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. To Summer (\u89c2\u590f)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poetic scents inspired by Chinese nature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_93547\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-93547\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-93547\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/To-Summer-\u89c2\u590f-chinese-perfume.webp\" alt=\"To Summer \u89c2\u590f chinese perfume\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/To-Summer-\u89c2\u590f-chinese-perfume.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/To-Summer-\u89c2\u590f-chinese-perfume-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/To-Summer-\u89c2\u590f-chinese-perfume-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/To-Summer-\u89c2\u590f-chinese-perfume-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/To-Summer-\u89c2\u590f-chinese-perfume-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-93547\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: JH Jewelry)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/%E8%A7%82%E5%A4%8F\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To Summer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is arguably the best-known Chinese niche fragrance brand and a cult favourite on social media. It draws inspiration from traditional Chinese landscapes and botanicals, incorporating notes like bamboo, osmanthus blossom and tea leaves for a distinctly Eastern character. Each perfume feels like a serene journey \u2013 imagine misty mountain forests, tranquil gardens and ancient tea ceremonies distilled into scent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The brand excels at distilling nature into elegant fragrances, as seen in bestsellers Osmanthus Rain and Mountain Bamboo, which are delicate yet complex. To Summer also weaves beautiful storytelling into its products, often giving them poetic names \u2013 one perfume translates to \u201cBoiled Snow from Kunlun Mountains,\u201d evoking romantic imagery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Price range:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Premium<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small bottles (~30ml) can be about \u00a5500, while larger bottles would be around \u00a51,500 (~SGD100-300). While it\u2019s not cheap, the price tag isn\u2019t exactly that different from those of luxury Western niche perfumes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Star products:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/%F0%9F%87%B8%F0%9F%87%AC-Authentic-to-summer-Guanxia-%E8%A7%82%E5%A4%8FOsmanthus-Perfume-30ML-i.49820678.25892728917\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Osmanthus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A slightly sweet, fruity osmanthus fragrance that\u2019s perfect for daily wear (and far from cloying).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/%F0%9F%87%B8%F0%9F%87%AC-Authentic-to-summer-Guanxia-%E8%A7%82%E5%A4%8FRambler-Rose-Perfume-30ML-i.49820678.26629801992\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rambler Rose<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Fresh, modern rose that never veers \u201cgrandma\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leisure: For something truly unique, a blend of angelica root, woods and florals,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ink: An intriguing woody scent that incorporates an inky accord \u2013 a nod to Chinese calligraphy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Documents (\u95fb\u732e)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimalist fragrances with conceptual storytelling<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_93545\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-93545\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-93545\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Documents-\u95fb\u732e.webp\" alt=\"Documents (\u95fb\u732e)\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Documents-\u95fb\u732e.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Documents-\u95fb\u732e-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Documents-\u95fb\u732e-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Documents-\u95fb\u732e-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Documents-\u95fb\u732e-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-93545\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: \u4e5d\u4e5d\u6f6e\u7269\u9986)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleek, edgy, and proudly niche, Documents is a Chinese perfume house blending heritage with modern minimalism. Everything from its matte black packaging to conceptual scent names screams ultra-cool. What sets Documents apart is its storytelling ethos \u2013 visiting a Documents boutique feels like entering a \u201cscent gallery\u201d or even a ritual space rather than a shop. In Shanghai, they even opened a concept bookstore alongside fragrances, underscoring the brand\u2019s artistic vibe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The brand is known for gender-neutral compositions and an experimental approach: many fragrances are based on abstract concepts or emotions. For example, their signature perfume <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dystopia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> layers deep earthy notes with a whisper of spice, creating a moody, contemplative aura. Another popular scent, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amber Wood<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, offers a refined twist on oriental warmth, perfect for those who love woody and resinous notes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Price range: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-end niche<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expect to pay about \u00a5950-1,500 for a 30-50ml bottle (~SGD180-290), similar to upscale Western artisanal brands. It\u2019s an investment for sure \u2013 in fact, the brand deliberately avoids mass-market channels and has a penchant for exclusivity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Star products:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The line has a series of intriguingly named scents like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feather<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tree<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naive<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shy<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snake<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, each meant to capture a distinct mood or idea.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snake: Launched in the Year of the Snake, this perfume cleverly contrasts bitter cocoa against sweet vanilla to represent the creature\u2019s dual nature.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/%E3%80%90%E5%AE%98%E6%96%B9%E6%AD%A3%E5%93%81%E3%80%91%E9%97%BB%E7%8C%AEDOCUMENTS%E6%B5%93%E9%A6%99-%E4%BD%93%E7%89%A9%E5%85%A5%E5%BE%AESENSITIVE-i.947709798.28287029363\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensitive<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Largely floral scent with iris and chamomile notes, while being elevated by woody base notes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Melt Season (\u878d\u5b63)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern minimalism meets East-West fragrance artistry<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_93543\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-93543\" style=\"width: 475px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-93543\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Melt-Season-\u878d\u5b63.webp\" alt=\"Melt Season (\u878d\u5b63) chinese perfume brand\" width=\"475\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Melt-Season-\u878d\u5b63.webp 475w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Melt-Season-\u878d\u5b63-238x300.webp 238w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-93543\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Credit: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKb7itlRwaL\/?img_index=1\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meltseasonofficial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \/ Instagram)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultra-chic and contemporary, Melt Season is a perfume brand from Shanghai that embodies East-meets-West cool. At first glance, you might not even guess it\u2019s Chinese \u2013 the minimalist packaging with barely any Chinese text exudes a hip Scandi or Korean aesthetic. But Melt Season takes pride in layering classic perfumery notes with Chinese ingredients or concepts, resulting in gentle, harmonious blends that are light and clean. Imagine delicate florals and woods with a subtle twist: for example, Revoir is a popular pick that adds punchy yuzu citrus and pink pepper to a woody base for a fruity-spicy kick.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Price range: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prestige niche<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Melt Season\u2019s prices are similar to high-end Western niche brands. It\u2019s around \u00a5800-1200 for a 50ml bottle (approximately SGD150-230). It\u2019s a splurge, but one that has attracted serious backing: Est\u00e9e Lauder Companies acquired a stake in Melt Season, a clear sign that this brand is one to watch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Star products:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revoir: Refreshing yet spicy profile, as mentioned above.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roaming Wind: Prairie-inspired scent that launched alongside Chinese drama series <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To the Wonder<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. The Beast (\u91ce\u517d\u6d3e)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florist-born perfumes with chic oriental flair<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_93546\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-93546\" style=\"width: 454px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-93546\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/The-Beast-\u91ce\u517d\u6d3e.webp\" alt=\"The Beast (\u91ce\u517d\u6d3e) chinese perfume brand\" width=\"454\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/The-Beast-\u91ce\u517d\u6d3e.webp 454w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/The-Beast-\u91ce\u517d\u6d3e-227x300.webp 227w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-93546\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Credit: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xiaohongshu.com\/explore\/61810fab0000000001028259?xsec_token=ABAFN5UqMDSHHcolEpMw1vgNoOrE8kGljtatTuz37eR0w=&amp;xsec_source=\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BEAST\u91ce\u517d\u6d3e<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \/ rednote)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lifestyle brand-turned-perfume sensation, The Beast began as a chic florist shop that evolved into a trendy concept store selling everything from home d\u00e9cor to fashion \u2013 and now, fragrances! The Eastern influence in The Beast\u2019s perfumes is unmistakable: many scents pay homage to Chinese tea, flowers and folklore. Yet they\u2019re packaged in beautifully modern bottles, making them instantly covetable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, one of its star scents <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oriental Beauty<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is named after a famous oolong tea. It\u2019s a surprisingly complex blend of camellia, honeysuckle and orchid with aquatic and citrus accents \u2013 a floral fragrance with an energetic brightness. Another hit, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Osmanthus Oolong<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, marries the beloved apricot-like osmanthus flower with earthy tea notes, plus touches of incense, almond and leather for depth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Price range: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mid-range designer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Beast keeps its prices relatively accessible, with a 50ml bottle being about \u00a5400-800 (roughly SGD80-160). That\u2019s more affordable than some ultra-niche brands, fitting The Beast\u2019s positioning as a lifestyle label.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Star products:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oriental Beauty (\u4e1c\u65b9\u7f8e\u4eba): Fresh and feminine, but not too simple with its watery and citrusy notes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Osmanthus Oolong (\u6842\u82b1\u4e4c\u9f99): The perfect autumn scent with a comforting tea aroma, balanced by sweet floral and subtle smoky undertones.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Soulvent (\u6240\u95fb)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fragrances that tell authentic Chinese stories<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_93549\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-93549\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-93549\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Soulvent-\u6240\u95fb.webp\" alt=\"Soulvent (\u6240\u95fb) chinese perfume brand\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Soulvent-\u6240\u95fb.webp 480w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Soulvent-\u6240\u95fb-240x300.webp 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-93549\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Credit: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJD-nATyWQj\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">soulventofficial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \/ Instagram)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soulvent may be a newcomer (founded in 2024) but it\u2019s already carving out a niche as the storyteller of Chinese perfumery. Every Soulvent fragrance is inspired by a specific scene or memory of life in China, painted vividly through scent. For example, Crimson Snow captures a winter in Beijing: imagine strolling past street stalls selling <em>tanghulu<\/em> (candied hawthorn fruit) on a snowy evening. Fittingly, the fragrance features notes of hawthorn, dried tangerine peel, plum and Pu-erh tea, instantly evoking that celebratory scene.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another scent, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northern<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, was inspired by traditional Chinese medicine ingredients from northern China and the stark beauty of northern winters. It\u2019s a very atmospheric blend that stood out so much, it won the Art &amp; Olfaction Awards 2025 (Independent Category), marking the first time a mainland Chinese fragrance took home this prestigious indie perfumery prize.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Price range:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Artisanal niche.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soulvent is positioned as a premium indie brand, with prices around \u00a5700-1000 per 50ml (approximately SGD130-190). Considering the creativity and small-batch nature, fans find it justified.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Star products:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northern: Blends notes like tangerine peel and hawthorn with woody, musky undertones; it\u2019s often described as meditative yet powerful.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crimson Snow: A woody, sweet scent that\u2019s another top pick for its nostalgic gourmand charm.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Chunfengshili (\u6625\u98ce\u5341\u91cc)\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budget-friendly scents inspired by Chinese poetry<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_93544\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-93544\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-93544\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chunfengshili-\u6625\u98ce\u5341\u91cc.webp\" alt=\"Chunfengshili (\u6625\u98ce\u5341\u91cc)\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chunfengshili-\u6625\u98ce\u5341\u91cc.webp 450w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chunfengshili-\u6625\u98ce\u5341\u91cc-225x300.webp 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-93544\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Credit: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xiaohongshu.com\/explore\/6679304a000000001e011337?xsec_token=ABUfAM6xjqvR45WQFgngrUcr7-KP8TFCHR3WlvHgGFRDw=&amp;xsec_source=pc_user\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u6625\u98ce\u5341\u91cc<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \/ rednote)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chunfengshili is a rising Chinese perfume brand that channels the romance of classical poetry and art into its fragrances. Focusing on letting users experience the beauty of nature and life through scent, Chunfengshili creates fragrances inspired by nature, literature and even traditional ink paintings. The perfumers emphasise delicate floral and herbal notes reminiscent of a classic Chinese garden. Think honeysuckle, jasmine, peony, lotus flower, vetiver and bamboo \u2013 very wearable scents!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The brand also adopts a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">poetic and artistic approach<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 each perfume name reads like a line of verse or an allusion to literature, and the marketing often features images of Chinese watercolour paintings and calligraphy. Despite the high-concept inspiration, Chunfengshili\u2019s perfumes come with budget-friendly price tags, appealing especially to younger consumers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Price range: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budget.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfumes are about \u00a5100-180 per bottle (~SGD20-35), depending on size. They even sell cute mini-size sets and samples, some as low as \u00a520-30 for those who want to try multiple scents without splurging.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Star products:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gardenia (\u6800\u5b50\u82b1): Symbolising eternal love and faithful companionship, this perfume is so realistic that fans call nickname it a \u201cwalking gardenia\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tipsy (\u5fae\u91ba): Warm, gently-spiced floral that feels like a mellow evening.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Into the Inkstone (\u5165\u781a): Subtle woody undertones, reminiscent of ink and paper<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover more with these Chinese perfume brands\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chinese perfume brands are no longer just a novelty \u2013 they\u2019ve become serious contenders on the world fragrance stage, offering everything from wallet-friendly colognes to high-concept luxury perfumes. Each brand brings something special: be it To Summer\u2019s botanical poetry, Chasense\u2019s zen serenity or Soulvent\u2019s storytelling magic. If you\u2019re keen to further expand your scent wardrobe, don\u2019t miss our roundup of the <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/best-womens-perfumes\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best women&#8217;s perfumes<\/a> for every occasion, as well as the ultimate guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/best-men-cologne\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best men&#8217;s cologne<\/a> in case you\u2019re shopping for the gents (or yourself!). 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