April Birth Fragrance
Birth Fragrance
Green Tea
The Green Tea fragrance represents the April birth fragrance, expressing the vitality of young leaves that sprout with the beginning of the new year. At the core of this fragrance is the exquisite balance woven by two components: theanine and catechins. Theanine induces alpha waves in the brain that calm the mind and bring deep relaxation, while catechins enhance concentration and prepare for new challenges. This fragrance embodies the tea ceremony spirit of 'tea and Zen as one taste,' symbolizing the ability to find freedom within form and transform pressure into inner strength. Particularly in April, when the tension and expectations of the new year intersect, it provides the wearer with quiet confidence and concentration, enhancing adaptability to change. The Green Tea fragrance possesses refined beauty where the traditional Japanese aesthetic of 'wabi-sabi' merges with modern minimalism.
Features
- A multi-layered fragrance harmonizing transparent, refreshing notes like fresh greenery with the subtle astringency characteristic of tea leaves
- A fragrance that balances mind and body, with theanine's relaxing effects and catechins' awakening properties working simultaneously
- An evolving fragrance that transitions from initial fresh greenness to gradually deeper woody undertones over time
- Adaptability to emit optimal fragrance according to environment, with intensity changing based on humidity and temperature
Personality
- An introverted yet strong-willed personality that radiates quiet charisma, valuing inner fulfillment over superficial glamour
- Possessing perfectionist tendencies and thoughtful depth in considering matters, but sometimes becoming indecisive
- Initially cautious toward new environments and changes, but once adapted, demonstrates sustained growth potential
- Possessing flexibility to bridge classical and modern, respecting tradition while seeking innovation
- Modest in groups but serves as a reliable advisor, providing stability to those around
Symbolic Meaning
- Symbolizes the 'quiet determination' that comes with the beginning of the new year, expressing inner strength unswayed by superficial noise
- Embodies the tea ceremony spirit of 'ichigo ichie' (one time, one meeting), symbolizing the importance of this moment and the value of human encounters
- Represents the 'will to grow' possessed by spring's fresh greenery, symbolizing vitality that doesn't lose hope even in difficult situations
- A modern translation of 'wabi-sabi' aesthetics, symbolizing true beauty found within imperfection
- Symbolizes spiritual balance in the global age, fusing Eastern meditative silence with Western rational thinking
Reason for Selection
- Because April, where tension and expectations of the new year intersect, requires a fragrance that calms the mind while enhancing concentration
- Seasonal harmony where the natural rhythm of cherry blossoms falling and fresh greenery budding overlaps with the tea leaf growth cycle
- Because the values of 'courtesy and introspection' inherent in traditional tea ceremony spirituality become important in the month when new chapters of life begin with school entrance and employment
- Climate conditions where spring humidity and theanine's effects create synergy, most effectively balancing mind and body
- Because the symbolism of April as the 'month of beginnings' in Japanese culture resonates with green tea's characteristic of 'extraordinary within the ordinary'
Protection & Effects
- Acts as a mental shield protecting the heart from stress and anxiety in new environments, maintaining calm judgment
- Protective power that alleviates mental fatigue from excessive expectations and pressure, supporting sustainable effort
- Protection from physical and mental aging and deterioration, symbolized by catechins' antioxidant properties
- Protection of inner strength that maintains individuality and independence, preventing loss of self in groups
- Guardian of harmony that protects from mind-body discord caused by rapid changes, promoting growth at a natural pace
Trials & Growth
- Trial of transcending one's former self and growing into a more mature personality when adapting to new responsibilities and roles
- Mental challenge of finding balance between ideals and reality, discovering compromise between perfectionism and practical considerations
- Trial of cultivating courage to demonstrate leadership when necessary while utilizing introverted nature
- Philosophical challenge of constructing one's own value system between traditional values and modern demands
- Trial of training judgment to make decisions at appropriate timing, preventing caution from becoming indecisiveness
- Social growth challenge of learning how to actively contribute to surroundings while maintaining quiet presence