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26 MASALA RECOMMENDS

4. MAISON MARGIELA’S REPLICA MUSIC FESTIVAL, EAU DE TOILETTE,
100ML (THB 5,950 AT SEPHORA)
This list would not be complete without a member of the Replica family, a collection
which aims to send you back to a place and moment in time. The earthy and woody
scent of this fragrance calls back to Woodstock, 1969, where the fields are alive with
music and people. The heart of this fragrance is patchouli, another herb native to India,
which is what makes you think of damp earth when you take a whiff. Additionally,
patchouli also has grounding and emotionally balancing properties, making this a
calming and relaxing fragrance to wear for either sex.
Smells that remind us of the motherland. 5. YVES SAINT LAURENT’S TRENCH – LE VESTIAIRE DES PARFUMS, PARFUM, 125ML,
(THB 10,900 AT YSL)

BY AYUSH MADAN The LE VESTIAIRE DES PARFUMS line is a collection of unisex perfumes which is
suitable for all. In the Trench fragrance, the blossom of the bitter orange tree produces
f the five senses, smell is one that connects us the most to our memories. When a citrusy essential oil with notes of sweetened honey. This is called Neroli and makes
we recognise a scent, the brain fires signals reminding us of the places and people up the heart of this perfume. The top notes are tangerine and bergamot, which are
that we associate most with that smell, effectively transporting us across space balanced out by a dry cedar and white musk base notes.
and time. In this edition of Masala Recommends, we compiled a list of fragrances that
vividly bring us back to the motherland: India.
1. ZARA’S OUD VIBRANT LEATHER, EAU DE PARFUM, 100ML (THB 1,290 AT ZARA) 1 3 2
The rich, woody aroma of Oud is a prized possession in many traditional Indian perfumes.
This is due to the deep and exotic character of Oud, and how it can complement floral
and spice undertones like in this perfume. The most unique aspect is the leather accord,
which balances the fragrance’s citrusy base notes with depth and complexity, creating a
mysteriously alluring and masculine scent, and reminding you of what it’s like to roam
the busy markets of Karol Bagh.
2. BYREDO’S MUMBAI NOISE, EAU DE PARFUM, 50ML (THB 7,350 AT BYREDO)
Mumbai Noise is a unique, unisex, and intense fragrance. With top notes of the Davana
herb native to India, the heart of the fragrance is bitter coffee balanced by sweet vanilla
from the tonka beans. Combined with the base notes of sandalwood and agarwood, this 4 5
smell is one that aims to evoke the smoky haze of incense and the streetside coffee carts
on a crowded Chembur street.
3. JO MALONE’S LONDON GINGER BISCUIT, COLOGNE, 100ML (THB 6,300 AT
SEPHORA)
The spices for gingerbread include ginger, cinnamon, and star anise, which are also
common ingredients found in masala chai. This special Christmas-themed scent by Jo
Malone incorporates these chai spices into its signature fragrance, balancing it with
notes of roasted hazelnut and sweet tonka bean. This is a cologne that will last all day,
reminding you of your favourite cup of tea and that time of year when you can relax and
forget about responsibilities.

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