Shanti Shanti was based on sensory experiences of the perfumers' travels in India. It features a top note of pink pepper; middle notes of cardamom, orris, rose and patchouli leaves and a base note of Indian sandalwood. Shanti Shanti is an eau de parfum, edp.
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Fragrantica: The first time I tried this perfume it didn't quite meld on my skin, but I find it suits warmer weather. Where before I noticed the pepper, this time (with a more generous spray) it's suddenly very clear what it reminds me of ... Indian rose incense! The kind you find in any Indian shop, it's the scent that seems to permeate Indian carpets or fabrics, and I'm loving it because it's a scent I associate with the embroidered Indian slippers my mum used to pop into my Christmas stocking when I was a kid. I've been looking for the right perfume to wear with my light silk tea-dress which has a delicate Indian pattern in light greens and deep pinks. Shanti Shanti is perfect!
Fragrantica: How could I have waited so long to review Shanti Shanti. This is my perfume staple ever since I walked into the boutique in Paris and stumbled on this unassuming gem. This is a bottle that I have repurchased twice now. It is always an easy pleasure to wear in winter or even in the dry heat of summer. This is also one of my most complimented perfumes, smelling sweetly and naturally rosy and bookish. It reminds me of a second hand bookstore with heavy vintage shelves and pleasant weekends whiling away the hours. Starting off fresh and green with cardamom and wet roses and then progressing toward a slightly dusty rosy sandalwood. It lasts all day but is never overwhelming. Effortless and always feels like 'me'. This one is a keeper.
Parfumo: Shanti Shanti, although not predominantly rose, is undeniably rosy and sweet. This fragrance tickles the senses, with it being somewhat exotic and unique. This tends to have a much drier rose note than what many people may be used to. In some ways it reminds me of potpourri. It has a slight dusty and spicy feel to it. Shanti Shanti sits on the skin rather lightly. Had this scent been stronger, I would have said that it would make a marvelous Winter scent, however with its subtlety, I'd also recommend it for Spring wear. In the heart, the notes like patchouli and intensified spices, become more apparent. Iris tends to soften the rose note a little, creating a powdery and feminine quality. This is a rose scent, far from those typically conservative, 'English Rose' type scents. Shanti Shanti, like its foreign and enticing name, speaks exoticism. This fragrance felt very velvety and rich on my skin, however the lasting power wasn't all that impressive, although I must admit that I wasn't disappointed either. I do really suggest this fragrance for those hardcore rose lovers that are searching for something that little bit adventurous.
