Scent Profile: Fresh, cooling, marine, dark, mysterious

Samandar was born from my fascination with the sea — its depth, mystery, and constant movement. I wanted to capture that feeling in scent: the cool air above the water, the salt on skin, the quiet power beneath the waves.

Inspired by the ancient Indian recipe Ghandarnava (“perfume ocean”), this blend includes seven of the sixteen original ingredients — sandalwood, khus, oud, nakh, benzoin, turmeric, and camphor — reimagined with notes of mimosa, henna, shiso, and mint for a bright, uplifting clarity. At its heart, nakh, Sumbuwa oud, pink lotus, and seaweed absolute create a natural oceanic depth, while ambergris and Mysore sandalwood smooth everything into a clean, tranquil drydown.

This is not a light, synthetic-style aquatic perfume — Samandar evokes the real sea: dark, mineral, and alive. It shifts like tides, at times bright and refreshing, at others deep and mysterious — always changing, always captivating.

Hand-blended in small batches by nose, Samandar takes weeks of patient refinement to achieve its balance. Each bottle is crafted with care and sincerity, fairly priced to reflect the art and rarity behind every drop – never to overcharge.

Please note: The sample vial caps fit very tightly and may require a bit of extra force to open and close. I’m aware of this inconvenience and will be switching to improved vials from a different supplier in future batches. Thank you for your patience and understanding.