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Lovely semi-gourmand chai scent that is properly spiced
This is simply lovely! I think some disappointments of other reviewers might have come from expecting this scent to be a milky photorealistic gourmand based on the name and the notes, and it simply isn't. Which is a good thing! This whole trend of smelling "very edible" never really made sense to me, as perfumes are not food (believe me, I've gotten enough accidental sprays in my mouth to know for sure :D). Baruti Chai is a great example of a well-executed take on a food smell, specifically chai, without venturing into "edible" territory. It opens with strong dry cocoa, spicy cloves, and cardamom that packs a punch. Tons of spices is exactly how I like my chai (and my fragrances), so I was already loving it. There is a leather note lurking underneath together with just a tiny bit of rose (really, just a teeny weeny bit, at least, on my skin), making sure this scent comes across as an olfactory artistic creative interpretation of "chai", and not just straight up what you would smell when you drink it. Later on, the scent ends up settling into a smoother slightly milky tea scent, still with enough spices to keep it enjoyable, but the initial punch dissipates. I have not tried the Extrait so I would be curious to compare them. I am very happy I got my hands on the bottle of EdP though, as it's sadly discontinued...
Update: I double-checked their website, and the EdP version is back in production! :)
Update: I double-checked their website, and the EdP version is back in production! :)
Updated on 03/27/2026
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