Raïs 2026 EDT

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Desert

by Maud Chabanis

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Raïs Desert is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2026, created by Maud Chabanis. Desert opens with Iris and Fig, settles into a heart of Tonka Bean and Frankincense, and dries down to a base of Pebbles and Ambroxan. Raïs's Desert carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a bit of a chameleon, shifting from fruity-sweet to a dry, mineral amber. It's unique, but divisive - you'll either love how it captures the desert's mystery or find it a bit too stark and unusual for everyday wear.
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Desert Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Fig50%
Iris50%
Heartas listed
Frankincense50%
Tonka Bean50%
Baseas listed
Ambroxan50%
Pebbles50%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall

Its amber, sand and iris composition leans towards autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its unique, slightly unusual profile might not suit every office, but its sophisticated amber and iris blend makes it intriguing for dates. It's generally versatile enough for casual wear, though perhaps a bit too distinctive for formal events where a more traditional scent might be preferred.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Desert opens with a surprising flourish of sweet, jammy fig countered by the cool, powdery subtlety of iris. This quickly deepens into a warm, inviting heart where creamy tonka bean blends with the smoky, spiritual whisper of frankincense. The base firmly anchors the scent with an unusual mineral accord, evoking hot sand and dry earth, amplified by the diffusive, modern hum of ambroxan. It's a journey from fruity brightness to a dry, amber-woody finish, with iris weaving throughout.

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