If there was a rating of which compliment makes you feel the best, 'you smell so good' would probably be in the top three. Finding a good fragrance is a journey in itself, but finding one that stays on for hours is a much harder one. Yes, you can buy expensive perfumes, but the real solution to this problem is attars, also known as ittars. Attars are oil-based perfumes that will last you the entire day without reapplication, and you don't need to apply much to begin with! Read on for the 8 best attar brands that your can order from online.
8 Best Attar Brands That Will Fetch You Compliments All The Time
Kastoor
Kastoor currently has seven modern ittar fragrances, from Mitti (scent of rain) and Reign (white oud) to Panache (Himalayan cedar and Armour (vanilla and spice) — the collection houses a range where you'll definitely be able to find something you like. The brand's name is inspired by a couplet by Kabir Das, which refers to Kasturi — the smell of a deer that runs around an entire forest, searching desperately for it, unaware that it comes from its own navel, comparing people chasing foreign notes but forgetting that we are the creators of the world's most phenomenal scents. The ittars from Kastoor have been created to suit the modern world while also paying homage to our history and fragrance culture.
Price: Starting at INR 1,800
Mir Perfumery
If you live in Delhi, then I'd say that you must visit their physical store located in Old Delhi. If you're not, then don't worry because they deliver pan-India. If you have a favourite perfume that's too expensive, the experts here will make a concoction that comes pretty close to it; all you have to do it reach out to them on their social media or Whatsapp. My favourite from here is the Aqua fragrance — whenever I wear it someone compliments me on how lovely I smell.
Price: Starting at INR 300
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Ajmal
Ajmal holds a legacy of about seven decades when it comes to perfumery. They have a host of perfumes, body mists and ittars (under the category of concentrated perfumes on their website). From what we could check, they have over 20 options to choose starting at INR 350 and going all the way up to INR 6,600.
Price: Starting at INR 350
Ambrin
If it's a novel fragrance you're looking for then you must check out Ambrin. Rahat Khan, the chief perfumer, does a bit of procuring and a bit of blending to create new fragrances that go beyond the usual rose and mogra. We specially loved the concoctions that replicated notes from Versace, Flora By Gucci, Dior’s Posion Girl and more – so refreshing and so sensual. From subtle, lingering ones to heavy Arabic ones, the brand celebrates individual choices by having a healthy mix of both. Their website will be live soon but till then you can DM them on IG to order!
Price: Starting at INR 649
Ambrosial
Offering floral, musky, woody earthy and oud ittars, Ambrosial is the brand you go to for ittars that you know and love. We'd recommend checking out their Cambodian oudh blended with Indonesian patchouli- and sandalwood oil-infused, heartwarming Indian attar. Apart from ittars they also have a range of perfumes, perfume ingredients, essential oils and gift sets. We especially love how their collection is honestly priced, running between INR 150 to INR 2,500.
Price: Starting at INR 150
Oud Arabia
Straight from Dubai, Oud Arabia is quite famous for its perfumes and attars. We've spotted their stores in multiple malls, and every time we cross their store there's a strong whiff of scent that almost always pulls us in to try something. The brand has a very luxurious feel, and believes that everyone has an ideal perfume, and tries their best to help you discover your perfect match. The brand sources only the best and high-quality ingredients from all over the world — Rose de Mai from France, Jasmine de Grasse from France, natural Ambergris from the Pacific Ocean, Oud/Agarwood from Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indonesia, and Bergamot from Calabria — all of this is enough to make this one of the best attars available in India.
Price: Starting at INR 1,990
Hasan Oud
Founded in 2020, Hasan Oud is spearheaded by Hassan Siddiqui, who turned his life-long passion into this brand. The brand is based out of Lucknow and is said to use the finest ingredients to create some of the most unique attars like Honey Oud, and Nawab-E-Lucknow. We love that you can select the type of oud you are looking for according to the type of scent on their website — oud, musk, sandalwood, rose, leather, amber and more.
Price: Starting at INR 599
Atarstory
A fairly recent brand, Atarstory offers a range of attars, incense sticks and incense cones. Their website is on its way, and from what we can tell from their social media presence, their attars are perfect if you're looking for pooja essential attars. Expect to find fragrances like kesar chandan and chandand, musk and patchouli. This is not to say that you can't wear them too!
Price: Starting at INR 500
Pro-Tip
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