Varanasi is a journey to the heart of India, inspired by a trip to the holy city. It captures the city's contrasts, the sacred and the profane. Imagine the feeling of the holy Ganges water in your hands. This fragrance is an olfactory mandala, a complex and spiritual experience. It's a powerful blend of [animalic](/style/animalic), [spicy](/style/spicy), and [smoky](/style/smoky) notes that tells a unique story.

The scent opens with a powerful blast of warm spices like [saffron](/note/saffron) and [cardamom](/note/cardamom). The heart reveals a complex blend of salty [ambergris](/note/ambergris) and soft florals like [rose](/note/rose) and [jasmine](/note/jasmine). The fragrance settles into a deep, profound base. Here, smoky [incense](/note/frankincense), dark [oud](/note/oud), and raw [leather](/note/leather) create a lasting, [animalic](/style/animalic) impression.