Natural Perfumes / Attars

Description

Discover and collect our exquisite range of high quality rare and hard-to-find attars & Oud, steeped in rich tradition and crafted with the finest natural ingredients.
Each scent tells a unique story, transporting you to a bygone era of timeless elegance.

Cultivating a Collection as a Cherished Hobby or a Dedicated Pursuit in Natural Perfumery

Explore our curated selection of 34 distinctive, alcohol-free attars, meticulously handcrafted in Kannauj Northern India (often called the perfume capital of India) through centuries-old traditional techniques using the Deg-Bhapka method. We are adding more beautiful natural perfumes every month after researching the qualities of each attar in detail. These exquisite scents deliver a profound, enduring fragrance, with each one offering a unique sensory profile suited to a range of moods and occasions. Review the profiles below to identify your ideal choice. They also provide versatile bases for your own natural perfumery formulations.

Floral Attars (Fresh & Romantic)

Gulab (Rose): Velvety rose, sweet and romantic, ideal for evenings.
Mogra (Jasmine): Lush jasmine, rich and uplifting, perfect for romance.
Kewda: Crisp, green floral, fresh and elegant for daytime.
Champa: Exotic floral with honeyed warmth, great for special occasions.
Raat Rani (Night Queen): Intense, musky floral, sensual for nighttime.
Motia: Soft jasmine, powdery and delicate, for everyday sophistication.
Juhi: Bright, sweet jasmine-like floral, vibrant for youthful energy.
Harsingar: Warm floral with citrusy freshness, calming for evenings.

Woody & Earthy Attars (Grounded & Warm)

Sandalwood: Creamy, rich woody scent, timeless for all-day wear.
Agarwood (Oud): Deep, smoky oud, luxurious for bold statements.
Cedarwood: Crisp, forest-like woody, clean for focus and grounding.
Vetiver: Earthy, grassy, cooling, refreshing for warm days.
Patchouli: Musky, earthy with sweet herbal notes, for bohemian vibes.
Nag Champa: Floral-woody, incense-like, evoking spiritual calm.

Spicy & Oriental Attars (Bold & Exotic)

Saffron: Warm, spicy, leathery, luxurious for opulent occasions.
Amber: Resinous, sweet balsamic warmth, cosy for colder days.
Musk: Sensual, powdery musk, intimate for evening wear.
Hina (Henna): Earthy-spicy with floral musk, bold for cultural events.
Shamama: Spicy, woody, musky blend, exotic for special occasions.
Majmua: Vibrant floral-woody-spicy mix, versatile for day or night.
Bakhoor: Smoky, resinous, spicy, evoking Middle Eastern mystique.

Fruity & Sweet Attars (Playful & Inviting)

Mango: Juicy, tropical sweetness, cheerful for casual wear.
Orange Blossom: Bright, citrusy-floral, uplifting for daily wear.
Rose Musk: Sweet rose with soft musk, elegant for everyday.
Lotus: Creamy, aquatic floral, pure and calming for daytime.
Frangipani: Tropical, creamy floral with fruity notes, summery and carefree.

Herbal & Green Attars (Fresh & Revitalising)

Basil: Fresh, herbaceous, slightly spicy, uplifting for focus.
Mint: Cool, crisp, invigorating, perfect for a refreshing boost.
Lemongrass: Zesty, citrusy, herbaceous, energizing for daytime.
Eucalyptus: Cool, medicinal, airy, ideal for clarity and wellness.

Unique & Complex Attars (Distinctive & Artistic)

Khus: Sweet, grassy, earthy, grounding with vetiver-like depth.
Zafran Kesar: Rich saffron, spicy-floral, elegant for evenings.
Gul Hina: Rose-henna blend, floral and spicy, for cultural celebrations.
Mitti (Earth): Petrichor-like, earthy, nostalgic, grounding for calm.

A Brief Overview of Attars 

Attars, also known as “ittar” or “othr,” are natural, plant-based perfumes that originated in South Asia, particularly in India and the Middle East. They are made from the steam distillation of flowers, herbs, spices, and other natural ingredients into a base of sandalwood oil or another natural oil.
Unlike Western perfumes, which are often made with alcohol and synthetic ingredients, attars are alcohol-free and use only natural ingredients, making them popular among those who prefer more traditional or natural fragrances. They actually improve with age rather like a good wine!
Attars are usually highly concentrated and long-lasting, requiring only a small amount to be applied to the skin.

The traditional method of producing attars in North India, particularly in Kannauj (often regarded as the perfume capital of the region), employs a hydro-distillation technique that relies on steam generated from boiling water to extract aromatic compounds from botanicals. This process, known as the Deg-Bhapka method, has been practiced for centuries and is indeed a form of steam distillation, where volatile essences are carried by steam and absorbed into a base oil.

The core apparatus consists of two primary copper vessels: the Deg, a large still (typically holding 10 to 160 kilograms of raw materials) in which water and the chosen botanical materials—such as flowers, herbs, roots, or even baked clay for specific scents like mitti attar—are placed and heated over a furnace called the Bhatti; and the Bhapka, a smaller receiver vessel (containing 5 to 10 kilograms of base oil, usually sandalwood oil) connected to the Deg via a bamboo condenser pipe known as the Chonga. The Bhapka is submerged in a cooling tank (Gachchi) to facilitate condensation, allowing the steam to release and infuse the base oil with fragrance.

Once distillation concludes, the mixture settles in a leather container (Kuppi) to separate the pure attar from excess water.
This same Deg-Bhapka setup produces all varieties of attars by varying the raw materials introduced into the Deg—for instance, rose petals for Gulab attar, jasmine for Motia attar, or agarwood for Oud attar—while repeating the distillation cycle as needed to achieve desired concentration. The process is labour-intensive, often spanning several hours to days per batch, and emphasises natural, non-chemical extraction to preserve the attar’s therapeutic and olfactory qualities.

Available in 5ml (0.17 fl oz) and 10ml (0.35 fl oz) sizes
Supplied in a clear flint glass rollerball bottle with cap

If you have any further questions on our Attars please get in touch

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY

Disclaimer: Always read labels and directions before use.

A patch test is always recommended before use

Images are for illustration purposes only, – the oils are not supplied in these bottles