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Hill Station

$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

If you’ve ever been to a hill station in India, you’ll know the feeling of stillness before the town wakes, the soft chirping of birds hidden within trees in the distance, and the mix of cold and dewy air on your skin. And always, that particular smell: mist clinging to moss, smoke from a distant stove, the scent of wet earth and old wood. Hill Station is our love letter to those kinds of mornings, slow, quiet, and full of clarity. It’s a celebration of being in the present, disconnected from the chaos of the outside world, and a chance to enjoy the peace of reflection. The fragrance opens with a cool rain accord and black tea, reminiscent of the damp air early in the morning. In the mid notes, petrichor and spice add an earthy depth, evoking freshly rained-on soil, and trees awakening. The base layers sandalwood, vetiver, and a touch of ambergris, which lends the scent a green and fresh balance.

SCENT NOTES
FRESH, EARTHY, WOODY
Top
Rain accord, Black Tea, Fig
Mid: Petrichor, Spice
Base
Sandalwood, Vetiver, Ambergris

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