50ml

50ml

BARUTI

CHAI

Name: CHAI
Brand: BARUTI
Price: 152.53 $
Availability: InStock

Extrait De Parfum

Unisex

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Starting

$152.53

€130

Description

Baruti Chai is an intensely evocative extrait de parfum that captures the aromatic essence of masala chai, transforming the familiar spiced beverage into an immersive sensory experience. Opening with a burst of cinnamon, clove, ginger, cardamom, and pepper, the scent develops into a creamy blend of black tea, steamed milk, cocoa, and a trace of rose. Subtle leather and hay nuances evoke a sense of coziness and rustic elegance against a smooth vanilla base, resulting in a fragrance that evolves intriguingly with each wear. Chai is both comforting and aristocratic, perfect for those who seek warmth, complexity, and the unexpected in their perfume. Created by Spyros Drosopoulos for unisex.

Scent Profile

Spicy

Woody

Gourmand

Aromatic

Creamy

Slightly Leathery

Notes

Top Notes

Cinnamon

Clove

Ginger

Cardamom

Black Pepper

Middle Notes

Black Tea

Steamed Milk

Cocoa

Rose

Base Notes

Vanilla

Musk

Leather

About BARUTI

Baruti is an independent niche fragrance house from the Netherlands, founded by perfumer Spyros Drosopoulos. Known for its bold, artistic compositions, Baruti blends science, storytelling, and raw emotion to create scents that are unconventional yet wearable. The brand name means “gunpowder” in Greek, reflecting its explosive creativity and daring approach to modern perfumery.

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Perfumer

Spyros Drosopoulos

Spyros Drosopoulos is a Greek-born perfumer and the founder of the Dutch niche fragrance house Baruti. Originally trained as a neuroscientist, he transitioned into perfumery to combine his scientific background with artistic expression. Since launching Baruti in 2015, Drosopoulos has become known for his bold, experimental compositions that push boundaries while remaining deeply wearable, earning a reputation as one of the most creative voices in contemporary niche perfumery.

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Reviews

5.0

Excellent1 reviews

Ministry of Scent

5.0/5 • 1 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers praise Chai by Baruti for its authentic, comforting, and ever-evolving interpretation of the spiced chai experience, marked by a blend of warmth, spice, and subtle gourmand notes. Many find it long-lasting, with good projection and a truly unique signature that sets it apart from other tea-themed perfumes.

Pros

Performance excellence: Longevity is noted as exceptional, with scent often lingering for more than 8 hours and subtle traces detectable up to 24 hours; projection is moderate yet balanced, making it noticeable without being overwhelming.

Versatile appeal: Highly recommended for cooler weather and intimate settings, as well as for those seeking a soothing, cozy fragrance to wear daily.

Quality composition: The blend of spice, woods, tea, and leather is called rich, natural, and sophisticated, avoiding synthetic or overly sweet tendencies common in similar fragrances.

Cons

Specific limitation: Some wearers find the leathery, hay-like undertone unexpectedly pronounced, which can distract from the expected chai gourmand experience.

Situational drawback: A few reviewers note it may not suit hot weather or office environments due to its spicy intensity and evolving character.

Comparisons

Similar to: Compares favorably to other chai tea perfumes but is considered less sweet and more natural, leaning toward spicy, woody, and leathery nuances rather than sugary-gourmand.

Reminds reviewers of: Some find hints of Memo Paris Irish Leather for its leather/woody profile, but Baruti Chai stands out with its depth of spice and milk accord.