Śasva 2025 EDP

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Saaqi

by Christian Carbonnel

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Śasva Saaqi is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Christian Carbonnel. Saaqi opens with Red Wine, Pepper, and Almond, settles into a heart of Smoke, Cedar, and Tobacco, and dries down to a base of Vanilla. Śasva's Saaqi carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Saaqi is a divisive blend; a bold, sophisticated wine and tobacco scent that some find intoxicatingly unique while others are overwhelmed by a peppery kick. Definitely not one for a blind buy.
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Saaqi Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Red Wine43%
Almond33%
Pepper24%
Heartas listed
Tobacco41%
Smoke33%
Cedar26%
Baseas listed
Vanilla100%

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:
Spring Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its heavy sillage and unique, intense notes like wine and tobacco, Saaqi is best suited for evening wear and special occasions. It's too potent for the office and completely unsuitable for casual daytime activities or sport.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Opens with an opulent red wine note, spiced with a sharp black pepper and a hint of sweet almond. This quickly evolves into a smoky heart of rich tobacco and dry cedar, creating a complex, alluring transition. The base settles into a warm, creamy vanilla, softened by caramel and a subtle, 'fuzzy' musk, leaving a luxurious trail.

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