RARE WOODS ELIXIR

Rare Woods Elixir is a unisex extrait de parfum by Habibi New York, the American house founded by Shakir Ahmed and Tabassum Khan, whose name means “my beloved” in Arabic. Part of the Reserve Collection, the house's most precious line, it is a warm, comforting spicy woody gourmand, inspired by the ritual of karak chai.

The Fragrance

Rare Woods Elixir is a tribute to the ritual of karak chai, the spiced, creamy tea that marks moments of pause and conviviality in the Middle East and India. It is a fragrance that smells of calm and warmth, of toasted spices, milk and soft woods, created for those looking for an elegant, enveloping perfume that conveys serenity. Handcrafted in small batches with a 25% concentration.

How It Evolves on Skin

The opening is warm and pungent: pink pepper, cardamom and cinnamon light up next to the brightness of bergamot. The heart bursts with the chai ritual, with milk, brown sugar, dates, ginger and black tea. In the base, benzoin, musk and amber blend with vetiver, oakmoss, sandalwood and cedarwood, in a soft, woody, enveloping base.

Who We Recommend Rare Woods Elixir To

We recommend Rare Woods Elixir to those who love spicy, gourmand perfumes with a woody base, and to anyone looking for an elegant comfort scent for everyday wear in the colder months. It is perfect in autumn and winter, by day as well as in the evening. Unisex, it suits him and her.

Fragrance Characteristics

Our Opinion

Rare Woods Elixir is a hug in the form of a perfume: spicy, creamy, with that touch of tea that makes it original and refined. It is one of those you wear to feel good, even before you wear it to please others.

Similar Fragrances

• Dark Florum by Lorenzo Pazzaglia shares pink pepper, cinnamon, dates, brown sugar, sandalwood, vetiver, cedar, amber, musk and benzoin, in a more floral, boozy version with rum, neroli and iris.
• Dubai Marsa by The Spirit of Dubai shares milk, cinnamon, amber, vetiver, musk and sandalwood, in a fruitier, sunnier key with cherry, coconut and tuberose.
• Chocolate Makes Me Happy by Unique'e Luxury shares cinnamon, ginger, vetiver, sandalwood and musk, in a more gourmand interpretation with cocoa bean and dark chocolate.

FAQ

What is the karak chai that inspires Rare Woods Elixir?
It is a spiced black tea prepared with milk, sugar and spices such as cardamom and ginger, a symbol of hospitality and pause in the Arab world and India: the fragrance recreates its warmth.

Is Rare Woods Elixir a sweet perfume?
It is gourmand but balanced: milk, dates and brown sugar are offset by spices, black tea and a woody base of vetiver, sandalwood and cedar.

Can Rare Woods Elixir be worn every day?
Yes: its enveloping, never intrusive character makes it perfect for everyday wear, at the office as well as in your free time, especially in the colder months.

How long does Rare Woods Elixir last?
Thanks to its 25% concentration it has lovely longevity: at first it stays close to the skin, then it develops calmly, accompanying you for many hours.

Product Information

Brand

Habibi New York

Name

Rare Woods Elixir

Concentration

Extrait de Parfum

Size

75 ml

Olfactory family

Spicy Woody

Launch year

2023

Made in

United States