Gourmand Bazaar Chai Tabac by Sasva

Chai Tabac: Spiced Tea, Smoky Wood and Tobacco

Sasva brings us Gourmand Bazaar Chai Tabac, a new addition to the Oriental Woody family, made for men and women. Due to launch in 2026, it balances creamy vanilla, piquant warmth and a gentle smoky undertone.

The title tells the story: masala chai sits alongside tobacco, gaiac wood and a balsamic base. Rather than a conventional sweet gourmand, it feels darker and more complex, with a soft powdery veil.

The opening is all cardamom – bright, aromatic and reminiscent of a steaming cup of spiced tea. Yerba mate adds a leafy, barely bitter note, while tobacco and gaiac wood give the perfume structure and a pleasant dryness.

Styrax and benzoin sit at the heart, creating a resinous, creamy texture that clings to the skin. Vanilla threads through the blend, rounding everything off, while lactonic and talc-like nuances prevent the tobacco from becoming too harsh.

The overall impression is warm and spicy, with vanillic, amber and balsamic facets. It is sweet enough to be comforting but never sticky, thanks to the mate and woods. Over the hours, the scent turns quieter and more intimate, leaving a powdery trail.

This perfume will suit autumn and winter days, especially when you want something enveloping but not loud. Its unisex nature gives it flexibility, allowing each wearer to emphasise different elements – sometimes the spice, sometimes the smoke.

With this Gourmand Bazaar release, Sasva offers a contemporary take on the oriental genre. It keeps the richness and mystery of classic balsamic perfumes while feeling lighter, modern and easy to wear.

Those who love spiced, cosy fragrances without excessive sweetness will enjoy this. It should also appeal to fans of chai tea, smoky woods, soft tobacco and powdery resins, whether male or female.

Gourmand Bazaar Chai Tabac is a welcoming yet characterful perfume. The interplay of tea, tobacco, resins and vanilla feels balanced and satisfying – an original choice for someone seeking warmth with quiet distinction.