Shahi Gulab Attar By Kannauj | Authentic Indian Attar

What is Shahi Gulab Attar?

Shahi Gulab Attar is a luxurious and traditional natural perfume (attar) made primarily from the petals of premium-quality roses, particularly the Damask Rose (Rosa damascena), known for its deep, rich, and intoxicating aroma. The word “Shahi” means royal, and “Gulab” means rose in Persian/Urdu/Hindi, indicating that this attar is a royal rose perfume.

🌹 What Makes Shahi Gulab Attar Special?

• Distillation Process: Traditionally distilled using hydro-distillation (deg-bhapka method), often with a sandalwood oil base, which acts as both a fixative and a carrier.

Ingredients:

• Rose petals (mostly from Kannauj Fragrance, India, or similar aromatic regions)

• Sandalwood oil (sometimes replaced with other natural bases due to cost)

• Sometimes infused with exotic herbs or other floral essences for complexity.

Scent Profile:

• Top: Fresh, dewy rose petals

• Heart: Rich, floral, slightly sweet

• Base: Woody, creamy (from sandalwood.

Tips for Use

• Apply a tiny amount behind the ears, on the neck, or inner wrists

• Layer with other attars (like oud or musk) for a unique signature scent

• Store in a cool, dark place to preserve fragrance longevity.

Uses of Shahi Gulab Attar

• Personal Fragrance: Dabbed on pulse points as a natural perfume

• Religious/Spiritual Ceremonies: Widely used in Islamic, Hindu, and Sufi traditions

• Aromatherapy: For stress relief and emotional well-bein.