CardamomOpens with
HoneyHeart
AmberDries down to
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Golden Chai
The quiet intimacy of sharing a steaming cup of chai with a friend, where the warmth of spices mingles with the comforting richness of honey.
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Golden ChaiBudget · under $40How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2026, Golden Chai by Zara is a warm and spicy oriental fragrance for women created by perfumer Dalia Izem. The composition opens with cardamom and cinnamon, evoking the comforting warmth of a steaming cup of chai, before settling into a heart of honey and amber that adds depth and sweetness to the mix. This fragrance captures the essence of a cozy moment shared over a warm drink.
Apply Golden Chai in light sprays — the cardamom and cinnamon notes are bright but can be overpowering if used too heavily. The amber base develops slowly on the skin, so it’s best to let it settle for about an hour before reapplying if needed.
Fig. 01 — Golden Chai, Zara
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Dalia Izem
A cultural chameleon, cooking in scentDalia Izem is a perfumer who has lived in five countries and speaks five languages, describing herself as a "cultural chameleon" for whom perfume is a way of reconnecting with others.
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