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  • What is the difference between Attar (Ittar) and classic perfume?

    - Attar is 100% natural and alcohol-free


    - Contains no petrochemical industry derivatives (or animal derivatives)


    - Contains no synthetic carcinogenic or neurotoxic components


    - It offers a new type of olfactory pleasure: softer, more intimate, while being rich in aromatic nuances (a bit like wearing a flower necklace)


    - It is soft on the skin


    - The different types of Attars allow to benefit from the preserved properties of the flowers and the other natural ingredients that make them


    - They reveal more their subtleties once applied to the skin: the top notes dominate at first, then the fragrance softens and nuances, it mixes and then gradually harmonizes with the body odor


    Where a classic perfume is based on alcohol so that the perfume evaporate and spread easily. Until late 19th century all the designer perfume brand in Paris used to sell them as a concentrated oil version as attar. Now a days due to the industrialisation and to make more profit most of the classic perfume has been tranform to a liquid format so they can be used easily without realising the side effect on our skin and body.

  • What is concentrated Attar?

    The concentration of Attar is high, it is comparable to the perfume extract (hence its presentation in small bottles).


    - As a reminder, when we say that a fragrance is concentrated at 20%, it means that there is 20% of perfume concentrate and 80% of a mixture of alcohol and water (base replaced by a aromatic oil in the Attar).


    The usual concentration rates are:


    - Cologne: 6%

    - Eau de toilette: 8% to 12%

    - Eau de parfum: 15%

    - Fragrance / Perfume Extract / Attar: 18% to 24%

  • What is the effect of Attar?

    - The Attar is very soft for the skin and harmless in terms of toxicity. The undesirable effects of modern perfumes are mainly related to the presence of synthetic (mainly petrochemical) components and alcohol, substances that are foreign to the Attars.


    - In addition, the risk of overdose is not comparable to that of essential oils because the vegetable essences of Attars are already diluted in an oil base (sandalwood or vetiver). As a precaution, the very reactive people can do a test (at the bend of the elbow for example).


    - The Indian tradition and modern aromatherapy even attribute to the Attars particularly beneficial effects on the body and the soul.

  • Can I use perfume oil for Yoga or Meditation?

    Absolutely, Our authentic Indian perfumes are designed to use for Yoga, Meditation, Spirituality as it has been used from the ancient time.

  • Can I use perfume oil / Attar for Spirituality?

    Yes, Ofcourse. As there is no alcohol mixed in there you can use without any hesitation.

  • How long does the fragrance of Attar last?

    - The Attar contains a base of aromatic oil (sandalwood or other carrier oil) that has a fixative role, it allows the Attar to keep its aromas longer than a classic perfume, in a more discreet way . However, its behavior varies according to the characteristics of the skin: it is longer on normal or oily skin than on dry skin that absorbs the oily base more quickly.



    - Its behavior of lasting is particularly long on natural fiber fabrics. If the attar worn on clothes, the scent last naturally and durably, but to be careful not having to apply Attar directly on clothes . It is common for a scarf or shirt to continue to benefit from the fragrances of the Attar several days after to be applied comparing in the neck or on the wrists.

  • Are these perfume Vegan friendly?

    Yes, they are. We do not use any animal ingredients in making our perfume oil, nor we test them on animal.

  • Why do we find cheaper attars?

    - The vast majority of the products proposed today under the name of Attar contain synthetic perfumes and solvents resulting from petrochemistry (di-octyl phthalate, liquid paraffin ...). These components are inexpensive compared to natural extracts, moreover, the manufacture is simplified and faster.


    - The aromatic qualities and the properties of these imitations are however not comparable to the authentic Attars: the fragrances are not so deep and rich in nuances, the virtues of the plants are absent or little present. Moreover, the synthetic components used can be toxic (various substances used in perfumery are recognized as carcinogenic and neurotoxic).


    - The particular development of the authentic Attars is also very different from the natural perfumes that can be found in the trade, and whose manufacture consists in adding a few drops of essential oils or perfume extract to a base of alcohol, vegetable oil or wax.

  • Where is the best place to store your perfume?

    - Re-screw the bottle after use


    - Protect from light and especially UV


    - Keep in a cool place (between 15 and 30 ° C)


    - We suggest that you can keep them in your weardrobe where no direct sunlight can reach.

  • Can I use attar for children?

    Yes. You can use our Indian and Egyptian attar on children skin or on their clothes as they do not contain any harmful ingredients.  Because they are made from pure and natural ingredients.


    We suggest that you apply a very little portion on their forearm and to see if there is any reaction. Usually any reaction happened within 10 minutes of application.

  • Can I use attar on sensitive skin?

    Yes. You can use our Indian and Egyptian attar on sensitive skin or on your clothes as they do not contain any harmful ingredients.  Because they are made from pure and natural ingredients.


    Most of authentic Indian attar has got medicinal benefits such as "Saffron" and "Sandalwood" are a remedy for eczema.


    We suggest that you apply a very little portion on your forearm and to see if there is any reaction. Usually any reaction happened within 10 minutes of application.

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