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✦ ASLI ATTAR - The True Essence of Indian Perfumery ✦

✦ ASLI ATTAR - The True Essence of Indian Perfumery ✦

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✦ ASLI ATTAR - The True Essence of Indian Perfumery ✦

"Asli" means genuine, real, and authentic in Hindi and Urdu. Asli Attar is exactly that - a true, traditional Indian perfume oil crafted in the classical style, free from synthetic materials, alcohol, and shortcuts. It is a fragrance that honours the full depth and richness of India's ancient perfumery tradition, exactly as it has been practised for centuries.

THE SCENT PROFILE

Asli Attar is a classic Indian floral-oriental blend, combining some of the most prized and beloved fragrance materials in the subcontinent's perfumery heritage. It opens with a bright, heady florals of rose and jasmine, before settling into a warm, resinous heart of saffron and amber. The base of aged sandalwood and soft musk gives the fragrance its depth, longevity, and the characteristic warmth that is the hallmark of a true traditional attar.

  • Scent Character: Floral · Rosy · Jasmine · Warm · Resinous · Amber · Musky · Woody
  • Fragrance Family: Floral / Oriental
  • Longevity: Long-lasting - typically 6-10 hours on skin
  • Projection: Soft to moderate - intimate
  • Mood: Romantic · Nostalgic · Warm · Serene

ORIGIN & PRODUCTION

Asli Attar originates from Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh - India's historic perfume capital, with an attar-making tradition stretching back over 400 years. Crafted using the traditional deg-bhapka method of hydro-distillation, recognised by UNESCO as part of India's intangible cultural heritage, each ingredient is carefully distilled over pure sandalwood oil to preserve the full character and complexity of the natural materials. No alcohol, no synthetic fixatives, no shortcuts - only the finest natural fragrance materials and time.

HOW TO WEAR & USES

  • Personal Fragrance: Apply to pulse points - wrists, inner elbows, neck, and behind the ears. Asli Attar interacts beautifully with the skin's natural warmth, slowly releasing its layers of florals, resins, and woods throughout the day.
  • Meditation & Spiritual Practice: The warm, grounding quality of Asli Attar makes it a natural companion for meditation, yoga, and devotional practice, connecting the wearer to a centuries-old tradition of sacred fragrance.
  • Aromatherapy & Wellbeing: Many find the rich, enveloping warmth of a traditional Indian attar deeply comforting and settling, making Asli Attar a popular choice for moments of self-care and quiet reflection.
  • Fragrance Layering: Asli Attar works beautifully as both a standalone fragrance and as a base layer, adding warmth and depth to rose, oud, or citrus scents applied on top.
  • Gift Giving: A beautifully traditional and distinctive gift for anyone with a love of natural perfumery, Indian culture, or the art of authentic attar-making.

AVAILABLE SIZES

  • 1ml Sample - supplied in a 5ml glass rollerball bottle. Recommended for those new to Asli Attar before committing to a larger size.
  • 5ml - supplied in a 5ml glass rollerball bottle.
  • 10ml - supplied in a 10ml glass rollerball bottle.
  • 30ml and 50ml - supplied in a glass amber bottle with inbuilt dropper and tamper evident cap.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • For External Use only. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
  • Perform a patch test on a small area of skin before full use, particularly if you have sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivities.
  • Keep out of reach of children and pets.
  • If pregnant or nursing, consult a healthcare professional before use.
  • Store upright in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and heat.
  • Allow the oil to fully absorb into the skin before contact with clothing, as attar oils may stain certain fabrics.

IMAGE NOTICE

The main listing image is for display and illustrative purposes only. The remaining images do represent the bottles supplied.

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