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Chai Addiction

$168

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In stock at the shop on Grand Avenue — choose pickup at checkout, or come smell it in person.

565 Grand Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Tue–Sat 11am–6pm · Sun 11am–4pm

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The Story

INSPIRATION

Across India, chai is more than a beverage - it’s a daily ritual, a social glue, a pause button in the middle of chaos. It’s how mornings begin, how conversations stretch into the evening, and how love is often first shared. There’s a reason people say “Come over for chai” instead of “Come over.” It’s shorthand for warmth, familiarity, and time made for each other. This fragrance is inspired by that very moment: a warm cup passed around between loved ones, the smell of sweet milky tea floating through the air, laughter in the background, and nothing urgent to do. The top opens with tea leaves, cardamom and ginger, freshly crushed, just off the stove. The heart softens into creamy vanilla, soft florals, and a milk accord that is typical of desi chai. At the base, Mysore sandalwood, suede and cedarwood settle ground the scent, giving it the earthy warmth that chai is often loved for.

SCENT NOTES
WOODY, CREAMY, SPICY
Top
Black Tea, Cardamom, Ginger
Mid: Magnolia, Vanilla, Vetiver, Milk Accord
Base
Mysore Sandalwood, White Musk, Suede

The House

Rahasya is the work of three childhood friends with a single mission: put Indian niche perfumery on the map. The fragrances are inspired by modern India — youthful, vibrant, bold — and built on an uncompromising eye for quality. The brand's name is the Sanskrit word for secret or mystery: every scent a piece of one.

The Perfumer

Kajal Gujar