Mystical Attars / Exotic Natural Perfume Collection

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.

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Available in 1ml sample size, 5ml (0.17 fl oz) and 10ml (0.35 fl oz) sizes
Supplied in a clear flint glass rollerball bottle with cap

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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
Mogra (Jasmine): Lush jasmine, rich and uplifting
Kewda: Crisp, green floral, fresh and elegant
Champa: Exotic floral with honeyed warmth
Raat Rani (Night Queen): Intense, musky floral
Motia: Soft jasmine, powdery and delicate
Juhi: Bright, sweet jasmine-like floral, vibrant
Harsingar: Warm floral with citrusy freshness

Woody & Earthy Attars (Grounded & Warm)

Sandalwood: Creamy, rich woody scent
Agarwood (Oud): Deep, smoky oud, luxurious and Exotic
Cedarwood: Crisp, forest-like woody
Vetiver: Earthy, grassy, cooling
Patchouli: Musky, earthy with sweet herbal notes
Nag Champa: Floral-woody, incense-like, evoking spiritual calm

Spicy & Oriental Attars (Bold & Exotic)

Saffron: Warm, spicy, leathery, luxurious
Amber: Resinous, sweet balsamic warmth
Musk: Sensual, powdery musk, intimate
Hina (Henna): Earthy-spicy with floral musk
Shamama: Spicy, woody, musky blend, exotic
Majmua: Vibrant floral-woody-spicy mix
Bakhoor: Smoky, resinous, spicy, evoking Middle Eastern mystique

Fruity & Sweet Attars (Playful & Inviting)

Mango: Juicy, tropical sweetness
Orange Blossom: Bright, citrusy-floral, uplifting
Rose Musk: Sweet rose with soft musk
Lotus: Creamy, aquatic floral, pure and calming
Frangipani: Tropical, creamy floral with fruity notes

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, energising
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, a rarity
Gul Hina: Rose-henna blend, floral and spicy
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.

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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