Infusion de Santal Chai

I seriously love this. I’ve been searching for the perfect chai scent for years but everything has fallen short. I got a small decant of this to try, found myself wearing it every day, and had to size up within a week. First and foremost, sandalwood is the dominant note. It’s a beautiful sandalwood too, very natural smelling and oddly calming. It has none of those synthetic amberwoods which are being added to sandalwood fragrances now for some reason — thank goodness! When you first spray it, the sandalwood and cardamom combine, with a barely there trace of citrus to lift the composition. In this fragrance, the citrus is used as a sort of highlighter, providing contrast and outline for the other notes, rather than as a key player in itself. It’s quite cleverly done. The sandalwood runs like a thread through every stage of development on the skin, with the middle growing more chai-like. I can detect some natural spices (possibly ginger?) which slowly bloom after the initial hit of cardamom, intertwining with that first note until you have the best representation of a true chai that I’ve found in a perfume. Most don’t have the right complexity in the spice blend, or they’re very cinnamon heavy. Here, the effect really is of traditional chai — black tea included. It’s difficult to pick out individual spices as they’re blended so well. In the far dry down, I swear there’s a hint of vanilla. It could be the milky aspect of sandalwood or even the milk note itself, but whatever it is, it gradually becomes really creamy and soft. The sandalwood takes a tiny step back and you get a spiced milk effect — possibly with a dash of vanilla extract, but I definitely wouldn’t call it sweet. Surprisingly long lasting, I would say it’s worth it, despite the steep price. It’s just so well done, you’re paying for the craft here. Everything is perfectly balanced and feels very natural (I’m sure it contains many, many synthetic compounds but they’re clearly of the highest quality and nothing about this perfume feels synthetic at all). I currently have a 10ml decant but I’m going to have to get a full bottle (thankfully I have a birthday coming up in a few weeks!) This is an all-purpose scent; you could definitely wear this to the office if you didn’t overspray. While chai itself is quite an autumnal scent, Infusion de Santal Chai would work in all seasons. One surprising thing I found — the sandalwood here has an aromatherapy effect for me, it’s just very calming. I don’t remember experiencing this with a perfume before but it’s a very nice discovery! Other 2026 releases are going to have to go above and beyond to beat this as my favorite scent of the year for sure.

this is so perfect and life changing. somehow it possesses a lactonic image that isn't nauseating or used in a overtly gourmand way. it opens strong and woody (understandably polarizing) but hours in, its sweet and smooth with a spice that is so comforting, a deconstructed image of chai that is not painfully gourmand. great longevity on me as well! i have never smelled anything like this, how do i make this my signature fragrance year round. it is like true black milk tea, if you've ever tried hong kong style milk tea. sweet, slightly milky, and aromatic. yeah so this has me jumping for joy every time i experience the dry down again. sure the top is quite sharp and woody, but i feel like im the only one that loves this for the middle to base that much lol. but yes it is equal parts herbal/aromatic as it is sweet. another review says it pulls aromatherapy-like and i'd agree. i think it is blended beautifully, and is so long-lasting. the reviews saying it smells nothing like chai at all are shocking. to me it is straight up black tea, ginger, and peppery spices stored in a wood jar in a cellar. and sweetener on top. its like the essential components of true chai, and not lactonic cream/gourmand-forward if that is what you are looking for, which is why it pulls more unisex and borderline vintage with the infusion dna in this. would not expect a gourmand from prada infusions. i do think this would layer well with simple vanillic or cream components to pull the spice down. if only i knew what Bvlgari Omnia was like to compare, but wow i realllly love this! also this is nothing like glossier you soie

I love this perfume so much, I I've gone through two decants and now bought a full bottle. It's currently my go-to morning fragrance. It’s sophisticated, clean and warm and has this beautiful ability to be both invigorating and calming, creating a comforting bubble around me without ever feeling heavy. It's effortlessly elegant and incredibly easy to wear—one of those perfumes that just makes me feel comfortable being myself. The opening is a warm glowing citrus. For me, that warmth comes from the cardamom, although I don't necessarily smell cardamom as a distinct note. Instead, I smell the gentle warmth it brings to the composition. The chai accord, subtle spices and creamy milkiness sit quietly beneath that radiant citrus, creating a fragrance that feels smooth rather than spicy. As it develops, the sandalwood becomes beautifully creamy, but what surprises me most is that the warm citrus never really disappears. Its is a citrus-infused chai tea wrapped in silky sandalwood. It's comforting, refined and incredibly addictive. This is the first fragrance in a long time that's genuinely curbed my desire to keep buying perfume. After recently decluttering a large part of my collection, I've realised how much I value fragrances that make me feel at ease rather than those that I simply like. Prada Infusion de Santal does exactly that. It's beautifully composed, endlessly wearable and has become one of the cornerstones of my collection.

Wow, this is for everyone who loves Gris Charnel but can’t stand its chemical drydown or that heavy aroma-chemical aspect! This one is really nice—soft, sandalwood-y, and enveloping. It’s more suitable for winter, maybe daytime, yet it carries everything Gris Charnel offers—just lighter and more wearable. Yes, it’s short-lived, but honestly, I appreciate that in scents like this—unlike Gris Charnel or its extrait, where you might be stuck with it for days on clothes (maybe forever!). Big plus and big kudos to Prada for giving us this sandalwood gem!

Stunning fragrance. It’s addictive, really. It reminds me a bit of Alicia Keys Sage + Oat Milk EDP- a perfume I found at Marshall's which I absolutely love, but can't even find confirmation of it existing outside of the bottle in my hands. To me, the strongest notes in Infusion De Santal Chai are a stunningly aromatic cardamom, a spicy, warm masala Chai, and creamy, silky milk. The base notes are also beautifully done, more smooth, silkiness from the sandalwood and musk that smells like holding someone whose touch you crave, warm, sweet, skin.

I get an almost creamy fig quality from this. I’m one of those who often gets the dreaded pickle impression from sandalwood forward fragrances, but personally get none of that here. I find this to be completely unisex and quite chic. While probably not best suited for ultra high and humid temps, I don’t think it would be problematic in those environments. Overall I’m a fan and reach for it when I want that understated but luxurious feel, something Prada often does fairly well.

Well done, Prada ❤️ This has very spicy, almost cinnamon cola opening, then cardamom kicks in and after that most heavenly and creamy sandalwood. It has Infusion line dna, but its nowhere near soapy fragrance, it doesnt lack milky vibe but u wont get juvenile sugary milk, if thats what everyone expected. Longevity is quite good too. Unisex leaning bit more towards masculine, and I wouldn’t compare it to Gris Charnel at all, since that one goes into completely other direction.

I'm getting annoyed at all the negative reviews on Fragrantica from people who just expect gourmands from all new releases. Of course a Prada Infusion is never going to be a gourmand, the irisy-citrusy DNA is ever-present in this line. That being said, I'm not sure what overly sweet overly milky Starbucks concoctions y'all are used to calling 'chai,' but this is what a real masala chai smells like straight from the bag, without being drowned in milk or sugar.

What I got first was a creamy sandalwoodand and that distinct soapy quality of the Les Infusions line which I absolutely love. Four hours in and it turned into a slightly stronger Prada Candy on my skin - I don't mind that at all, I've been dreaming of a stronger Prada Candy for ages. Before trying it, I wanted to wait until winter to buy a full bottle but it performed beautifully in a humid 20 degree weather.

The sandalwood in this is dry, aromatic, and not even remotely pickley (thank goodness). The chai is more chai spice, predominantly cardamom. Don't look for anything sugary or milky here like a chai latte-- this is not even remotely a gourmand. There's something about it that is both warm and fresh. Completely unisex. I want to wear this in the fall.

I always thought I loved those fresh, citrusy scents, but recently I realized that this kind of perfumes is exactly my cup of tea (pun intended). This is warm, milky, spicy, soft, not too loud, cozy, and I just want to drown myself in it. Would wear it in a colder weather, but I think it can work all year around. Safe blind buy in my opinion.

Pretty citrusy and bright in the opening then develops into a warm, creamy chai tea. Not a sweetened chai latte, but the chai tea. Would call it 100% unisex and the perfect winter scent! Staying close to the skin and reveals only in motion. Subtle and sophisticated like the other in the Infusion line. Sits on skin at least 12+ hours.

Really lovely creamy, milky sandalwood that’s married perfectly with a chai latte but not really very sweet at all. Addictive. I’ve sampled many other fragrances with similar notes looking for this balance of warm, spicy, soft, cozy, and not too sweet and this is the first that ticks all the boxes.

This is like a mix between Bvlgari Omnia, Infusion d'Iris, and a hint of Gris Charnel, but the strongest similarity I detect is with Omnia. Like a spiced-up, more intense version of that one. It's nice, albeit VERY spicy, so be warned.

I had dreamed of a fragrance like this, but I thought it would remain only in my imagination. I’m very happy that someone actually went ahead and created it. Attention, lovers of sandalwood, spices and cozy scents. This is a true gem.

Did I need another woody skin scent? Absolutely not. Is it good? Yea, it is. This fragrance is spicy in the same way a flavored seltzer tastes like fruit. If you like woody scents, you’re going to like this one too.

A powdery, milky, spicy chai tea. Beautiful & comforting and very reminiscent of Being Frenshe’s Moon Milk (which I ADORE).

Does anyone know when this will be coming out? I can't wait to try it!

I tried it today and omg I want a full size bottle.

Gorgeous, 0 longevity or sillage. Not worth it.