50ml

5ml Extrait De Parfum

LARŌ

Shanti

Name: Shanti
Brand: LARŌ

Eau De Toilette

Extrait De Parfum

Unisex

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Starting

Out of stock

Description

Shanti by LARŌ / LAROMATICA is an all‑natural incense‑gourmand that wraps glowing ruby grapefruit and soft jasmine in a cocoon of smoke, dark fruit, and chocolate. A wisp of incense curls through a flower‑filled boudoir, while black currant adds tangy depth and keeps the sweetness in check. Bitter chocolate, exotic spices, and a subtle umami nuance create the impression of decadent desserts enjoyed in quiet, meditative calm. The result is cozy, intimate, and quietly sensual rather than loud or cloying. Created by Loreto Remsing for unisex wear.

Scent Profile

Incense

Floramber

Gourmand

Fruity

Smoky

Warm

Spicy

Soft

Notes

Top Notes

Ruby Grapefruit

Middle Notes

Incense

Blackcurrant

Jasmine

Base Notes

Bitter Chocolate

Exotic Spices

Umami

About LARŌ

LARŌ is a Northern California–based natural perfume house founded by Loreto Remsing, dedicated to creating 100% botanical, small-batch fragrances. Crafted from pure essential oils, absolutes, and natural extracts, each scent reflects a deep connection to nature and place—evoking sea air, forests, and sun-warmed florals. Vegan, cruelty-free, and sustainably made, LARŌ embodies a minimalist yet sensory-rich approach to perfumery, celebrating purity, craftsmanship, and the quiet poetry of the natural world.

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Perfumer

Loreto Remsing

Loreto Remsing is a Chilean-American perfumer and the founder of LARŌ and LAROMATICA, a natural fragrance house based in Santa Cruz, California. With a background in herbalism and aromatherapy, she creates 100% botanical, small-batch perfumes that capture the textures, moods, and landscapes of nature. Guided by sustainability and emotional connection, Remsing’s work reflects a deep respect for raw materials and the sensory beauty of the natural world, blending artistry, ecology, and craftsmanship in each creation.

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Reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers describe Shanti as a soft, meditative incense perfume with a subtle gourmand twist rather than a heavy, smoky resin bomb. Many note that it starts somewhat medicinal or essential‑oily but blooms into a warm blend of cocoa, incense, and gentle florals with cozy, skin‑close appeal.

Pros

Performance excellence: For an all‑natural formula, wearers report good longevity with a gradual, slow bloom on skin and a close‑to‑moderate projection that creates an intimate scent aura rather than an overpowering cloud (this is based on community feedback and typical performance of natural oil extraits and EDTs).

Versatile appeal: Its balance of incense, cocoa, and soft florals makes it well‑suited for quiet evenings, meditation, creative work sessions, and cool‑weather daily wear, working equally well on any gender (this usage context is inferred from the scent profile and standard niche‑gourmand incense positioning).

Quality composition: Users frequently praise the smooth blending of grapefruit, incense, dark fruit, and chocolate, highlighting the lack of synthetic sharpness and the nuanced, artisanal feel characteristic of small‑batch natural perfumery.

Cons

Specific limitation: Some find the initial medicinal or aromatherapeutic opening challenging, needing several minutes on skin before the gourmand‑incense heart fully emerges; those expecting an immediately sweet, dessert‑style gourmand may be momentarily put off.

Situational drawback: With its relatively soft sillage and contemplative character, Shanti can feel underpowered in very cold outdoor conditions or noisy environments where louder, more projecting fragrances tend to cut through better (this is an industry‑standard expectation for natural compositions of this style).

Comparisons

Similar to incense gourmands: Reviewers liken its feel to modern incense‑and‑chocolate niche scents in general, noting the shared combination of smoke, cocoa, and subtle fruit, but emphasize that Shanti stays more natural, soft, and less sugary than many mainstream counterparts (this is an industry‑based comparison rather than a direct brand claim).

Reminds reviewers of meditative niche incense perfumes: The tranquil, smoky‑floral aura and quiet sweetness recall other boutique incense fragrances, but Shanti is noted as more gourmand and comfort‑oriented due to its bitter chocolate, umami, and dessert‑inspired twist.

Vibe & Emotions

Calm introspection: Worn during meditation, reading, or solo creative time, it evokes a serene, temple‑like atmosphere with a gentle gourmand comfort in the background.

Subtle sensuality: In close encounters or evening indoors, the mix of incense, jasmine, and cocoa creates a soft, skin‑close warmth that feels understatedly seductive rather than overt.

Cozy nostalgia: On cool, rainy days or quiet nights in, the chocolate‑dessert nuance and soft smoke can evoke the feeling of being wrapped in a blanket, with candles burning and sweets nearby.