Tanaïs is a New York City-based author and perfumer, and the founder of Studio Tanaïs. Their work explores alternative feminist perspectives of South Asian history, colonization, caste, and nation-state formation through the lens of scent history and sensuality, as exemplified in their award-winning book "In Sensorium: Notes For My People." The brand extends this multidisciplinary approach into fragrance.
A tranquil, natural, and meditative aroma evoking the stillness of ancient evergreen forests, wet soil, and coastal fog. It is earthy, woody, and calming.
Ethereal, narcotic, dreamy, groovy, 1970s-inspired, floral, woody, and resinous.
Earthy, uplifting, unique, and joyful, with notes of cannabis, citrus, evergreens, jasmine, and rose.
Warm, sultry, addictive, and tender, with a bodied gourmand feel, spicy undertones, and romantic essence. It evokes an after-hours, slow dance atmosphere with a hint of cinnamon and a first kiss.
A deep, sacred, dark, and sensuous Floramber fragrance reminiscent of temple garlands and incense, embodying ritual and a rich, spiritual warmth.
2022
Grounding, transportive, earthy, comforting, evocative of monsoon rain-soaked earth, roses, and a sense of homeland.
A warm, earthy, and spiritual scent evoking stargazing in the high desert of Joshua Tree, with sacred incenses, wild desert blooms, and a grounding leather presence.
Tropical Floral, Oceanic, Lactonic, Citrus, Sensuous
A spiritual, serene, and ethereal aquatic floral meditation, evoking a spa day with notes of water florals and saltwater, grounded by an earthy and calming essence.
An exotic, warm, and sophisticated fragrance evoking volcanic coasts and ancient forests. It has a smoky, earthy, and woody character with a spicy undertone, creating an intoxicating and refined mood.