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Attar Encyclopedia

A source-led field guide to attars, ruhs, materials and related traditions.

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Earth / petrichorMI
Publicly Documented

Mitti Attar

A traditional Kannauj perfume associated with the scent of rain on baked earth. Its documentation belongs to the wider study of materials, vessels and distillation.

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FloralRU
Publicly Documented

Ruh Gulab

A rose distillate documented within the living perfume traditions of Kannauj.

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FloralRU
Under Review

Ruh Kewra

A floral distillate associated with fragrant kewra material.

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Botanical blendSH
Under Review

Shamama

A complex traditional perfume form whose composition and terminology require careful source-led documentation.

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Root / earthyKH
Under Review

Khus

A cool, earthy aromatic tradition discussed in relation to vetiver root and regional perfumery.

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Botanical blendHI
Source Pending

Hina

A rich botanical perfume tradition documented through its materials, vocabulary and makers.

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