Key points
- Available throughout August 2026 at The Authors’ Lounge, the Light of Bangkok Afternoon Tea is a collaboration with Paris-based fragrance house Parfums Dusita, transforming the aromatic character of a specially created anniversary perfume into an elegant collection of savory and sweet creations.
- At the heart of this Bangkok Hotel Afternoon Tea news report is an unusual meeting of perfumery and gastronomy, with ingredients normally associated with fragrance finding their way into carefully composed dishes designed to evoke Bangkok, the Chao Phraya riverside and the hotel’s distinctive heritage.
- The first 40 guests booking the Light of Bangkok Afternoon Tea on August 18, 2026, receive a fragrance sample and complimentary access to a perfume workshop taking place from noon to 3pm.
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok Hotel is marking its 150th anniversary with an imaginative new afternoon tea that brings together fragrance, flavor and craftsmanship. Available throughout August 2026 at The Authors’ Lounge, the Light of Bangkok Afternoon Tea is a collaboration with Paris-based fragrance house Parfums Dusita, transforming the aromatic character of a specially created anniversary perfume into an elegant collection of savory and sweet creations.
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Part of the hotel’s “Unfolding Legacies” anniversary programme, the experience takes inspiration from Light of Bangkok, a fragrance created specially to commemorate the property’s 150-year history. At the heart of this Bangkok Hotel Afternoon Tea news report is an unusual meeting of perfumery and gastronomy, with ingredients normally associated with fragrance finding their way into carefully composed dishes designed to evoke Bangkok, the Chao Phraya riverside and the hotel’s distinctive heritage.
Bangkok Captured Through Fragrance
Light of Bangkok was created by Thai perfumer Pissara “Ploi” Umavijani, founder of Parfums Dusita in Paris. The fragrance draws inspiration from Mandarin Oriental Bangkok Hotel’s atmosphere, including its people, interiors, hospitality traditions and distinctive celadon-green palette.
Its opening notes combine bergamot, sage and lemongrass, followed by a floral heart of jasmine, ylang-ylang and orris butter. Sandalwood, vetiver and musk form the deeper base, creating a fragrance intended to capture both Bangkok’s character and the warmth associated with the historic riverside hotel.
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For Umavijani, seeing the perfume interpreted as an afternoon tea gives the anniversary creation another dimension, connecting aroma with flavor, craftsmanship and memories of the hotel.
Perfume Notes Arrive on the Plate
Executive Pastry Chef Pablo Gicquel has translated the fragrance into an afternoon tea menu where individual dishes reflect some of the perfume’s defining aromatic notes.
Among the savory selections are bergamot-marinated scallop with ylang-ylang and jasmine-scented crab accompanied by young coconut. Pea and pandan are enhanced with vetiver, while tuna is paired with beetroot and orris. A richer combination of foie gras, truffle and sandalwood completes the savory journey.
Sweet creations continue the theme with bergamot tea cake, jasmine vanilla cake served with mango jam and ylang-ylang banana pie. Whisky chocolate accented with sandalwood adds a deeper flavor, while a special 150th-anniversary chocolate sablé combines lemongrass with jasmine ganache. Traditional scones and seasonal fruit preserves complete the afternoon tea.
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Perfume Workshops Add Another Dimension
The collaboration extends beyond the dining experience with exclusive perfume workshops led by Umavijani. Guests can discover the inspiration behind Light of Bangkok, explore its ingredients and learn how the fragrance developed from an initial concept into a finished composition reflecting the identity of Mandarin Oriental Bangkok Hotel.
The first 40 guests booking the Light of Bangkok Afternoon Tea on August 18, 2026, receive a fragrance sample and complimentary access to a perfume workshop taking place from noon to 3pm.
Afternoon tea guests also receive a 20% discount on the 50ml Light of Bangkok Eau de Parfum available at the hotel.
A 150th Anniversary Celebration for the Senses
The Light of Bangkok Afternoon Tea is available daily from noon to 6pm at The Authors’ Lounge until August 31, 2026. It is priced at THB 1,980++ per person, or THB 2,680++ per person including one glass of champagne. Reservations and further information are available by calling +66 (0) 2 659 9000.
As Mandarin Oriental Bangkok Hotel celebrates a century and a half of hospitality, this collaboration offers something more distinctive than a conventional anniversary menu. By translating bergamot, jasmine, ylang-ylang, vetiver and sandalwood from perfume notes into culinary creations, the hotel has turned its history into an experience guests can smell, taste and remember long after the final cup of tea.
For more details or reservations, visit:
https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/bangkok/chao-phraya-river/150-anniversary
