Every distinctive perfume begins with carefully selected fragrance ingredients and aromatic materials. From essential oils and natural extracts to fragrance oils and individual perfume notes, each ingredient contributes its own character to a fragrance composition. The process of perfume development involves studying the aroma, strength, character and compatibility of different materials. Perfumers experiment with various […]
Discover the traditional art of natural attar making in Kannauj, one of India’s historic centres of traditional perfumery. Natural attars are crafted using botanical ingredients such as roses, jasmine, vetiver, sandalwood and other fragrant materials, which are processed through traditional distillation techniques. At the heart of Kannauj attar making is the traditional Deg & Bhapka […]
Step inside a traditional Kannauj attar house and discover how natural Indian fragrances are crafted using techniques passed down through generations. Known for its rich perfume heritage, Kannauj continues to be closely associated with traditional attar making and Indian perfumery. The traditional Deg & Bhapka system forms an important part of this craft. Fragrant flowers, […]
The journey of rose attar begins with fresh, fragrant rose petals. In the traditional perfume houses of Kannauj, carefully selected roses are processed using the traditional Deg & Bhapka distillation method to capture their delicate floral aroma. Making natural rose attar requires more than simply extracting fragrance from flowers. The quality of the flowers, the […]
