Why choose Attar.Boutique?
At Attar.Boutique, we use pure, natural ingredients to create high-quality niche attar oils. What sets us apart is our unique creative approach. We celebrate individuality by blending rare ingredients in unconventional ways, crafting perfumes that stand out. Our goal is to offer you beautiful, distinctive scents unlike anything else on the market.
What is Attar?
Attar, also called ittar or itr, comes from the Persian word itir. It’s a traditional perfume oil made from natural botanical sources.
The history of attar in the Islamic world dates back centuries, deeply intertwined with cultural, spiritual, and scientific advancements. During the Islamic Golden Age (8th–13th centuries), scholars like Ibn al-Baitar and Ibn Sina (Avicenna) revolutionised distillation techniques, refining the extraction of essential oils from flowers and herbs. Attars became integral to daily life, used in religious rituals, personal adornment, and even as healing agents in traditional medicine. The tradition spread across the Middle East, Persia, and the Indian subcontinent, with cities like Baghdad and Damascus becoming hubs for perfume trade. Attars were often mentioned in classical Arabic poetry and Islamic texts, symbolising purity and divine connection, and their use in mosques and during ceremonies remains a cherished practice today.
India has a rich history of making attar, dating back tens of thousands of years. Artisans heat aromatic materials like rose petals, fragrant woods, and spices in copper degs using firewood to extract precious oils. Some still use this traditional method today, especially in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh.
Over time, the term attar has expanded to include various perfume oils. While it originally referred to fragrances distilled into sandalwood, it now describes many perfume oil blends. The term mukhallat (meaning “blend” in Arabic) is more accurate for mixed perfume oils, but attar remains widely used. Today, attar symbolises luxurious, highly concentrated perfume oils rooted in tradition and craftsmanship.
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What is Oud?
Oud oil, also known as agarwood oil, is a rare essential oil from the agarwood tree. Its unique aroma comes from the tree’s response to a specific mould infection. As the tree defends itself, it produces resin, which is distilled into prized oud oil.
Oud comes from various species of agarwood trees, such as Aquilaria Malaccensis, Aquilaria Crassna, and Aquilaria Sinensis. Each species adds distinct characteristics to the fragrance, making oud complex and rich in perfumery.
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What is Sandalwood Oil?
Sandalwood oil comes from the heartwood of the sandalwood tree, part of the Santalum genus. The Santalum Album species, native to India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia, is traditionally used for its prized oil. Australia also grows Santalum Album, along with its native species, Santalum Spicatum (Australian sandalwood).
Other species include Santalum Austrocaledonicum (Vanuatu Sandalwood) and Hawaiian species like Santalum Paniculatum (Royal Hawaiian sandalwood). While many sandalwood species exist, not all are used for oil.
Osyris lanceolata (African sandalwood) and Amyris Balsamifera (West Indian sandalwood) are not true sandalwoods but share aromatic properties. They lack the creaminess of true sandalwood but add unique charm to blends.
With its warm, woody, and creamy scent, sandalwood is a popular base note in perfumery. It’s valued for its calming and grounding properties, making it a prized ingredient in premium fragrances.
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What are Animal Scents?
Animal scents are rare aromatics from animal origins, such as deer musk, ambergris, hyraceum, castoreum, and civet. They’re blended with high-quality carrier oils like Mysore sandalwood. These ingredients are ethically and sustainably sourced, ensuring wildlife and ecosystem well-being.
Known for their depth, complexity, and richness, animal scents add a luxurious dimension to perfumes. They’re perfect for fragrance enthusiasts seeking something extraordinary and unforgettable.
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Why are your Attars expensive?
Our attars are priced for quality, authenticity, and craftsmanship. We use rare, natural ingredients sourced globally—no cheap synthetics. These raw materials are hard to find and often costly, but they make our perfumes special.
Blending them is an art form that takes years of skill. When you wear our attars, you’re experiencing a piece of nature crafted into something extraordinary. It’s luxury you can feel, and it’s worth every penny.
We also offer small sample sizes at an affordable price, so you can try before committing to a full bottle. This lets you experience the richness and depth of our attars and find the perfect scent for you.
How do you use Attar?
Attars are highly concentrated, so apply sparingly. Dab a small amount on pulse points like wrists, neck, and behind the ears. Let the fragrance evolve with your body heat, revealing its unique layers over time.
Oils project less than alcohol-based sprays, and sillage varies by blend. For a long-lasting, well-projecting scent, try Nashwa. For a more intimate scent, our ambergris infusion is perfect. Take your time to explore and find the scent that suits your style and mood.
