For perfumer and author Tanaïs (they and their eponymous beauty label go by one name), attars are an olfactory manifestation of their formative cultures and geographies. They grew up in the American ...

Discover the ancient art of attar-making in Kannauj, the Perfume Capital of India. From royal connections to eco-friendly techniques, this industry has survived the test of time. Proudly known as the ...

Bengaluru’s attar lanes do not judge. They adapt. Alongside rare oils and carefully distilled blends, familiar interpretations and inspired replicas s.

With growing consumer preference for concentrated, alcohol-free fragrance oils, traditional Indian attar makers are ...

Hyderabad: In the busy lanes of Charminar, Hyderabad’s perfume legacy still lingers in the air but the way it is made and sold has changed. Once a proud tradition rooted in local craftsmanship, attar, ...

For centuries, perfumers in Kannauj have worked their alchemy to create ‘liquid gold.’ Although Damask roses are cultivated in other parts of India, the varietal favors Ganges alluvial soils ...

Even the word for it is beautiful — petrichor, the fragrance of the first rain. Songs have been sung and poems written about it. But did you know you could get it in a bottle? Mitti attar is made ...

In a world dominated by synthetic perfumes and deos, attars have gained some popularity too. These age-old natural perfumes are extracted from flowers, herbs, and woods, and are more than just ...

The weather is definitely hot and along with dressing cool and eating right, you may also want to smell fresh in the sweltering weather. Fragrances are one sure-shot way to get you there! This time, ...

Kannauj, in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, resembles many other Indian towns, its narrow lanes brimming with activity: men on their haunches chatting; cows winding languidly around two-wheelers ...