Khus - Kannauj Deg-Bhapka Attar

Cool vetiver roots for the hottest days.

Rs. 690
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Alcohol-free
Copper deg distilled
Made in Kannauj
Lasts 6โ€“8 hours
Description

Khus is made from the roots of vetiver grass, distilled slowly in copper degs. It smells green, cool and gently smoky, like a wet khus curtain on a summer afternoon. A classic Indian summer scent that keeps you feeling fresh and calm.

Ingredients
- Vetiver root (khus) distillate
- Sandalwood oil base
- Alcohol-free.
Safety

For external use only. Patch-test first. Keep away from eyes and children. Store in a cool, dark place.

Rs. 690

Khus - Kannauj Deg-Bhapka Attar

Scent profile

How Khus unfolds on skin

Attar sits close to the skin and changes with its warmth through the day.

TopHeartBase

Top

First 15 Min

Cool, green, grassy freshness

Heart

1-3 Hours

Smoky vetiver root, earthy and calm

Base

3-8 Hours

Dry woods, damp earth

Character

Longevity 9โ€“12 hours
Projection Stays close
Sweetness Dry
Summer
Monsoon
Winter
Spring

Best for: Hot days, office, daily wear

Deg-bhapka distillation

From flower to attar

The same slow method Kannauj has used for centuries. No machines, no alcohol.

  1. Picked at dawn

    Picked at dawn

    Flowers are hand-picked early, when their scent is strongest.

  2. Copper deg

    Copper deg

    Petals and water are sealed in a copper deg with clay, over a wood fire.

  3. Wood Fire

    Wood Fire

    A gentle wood fire heats the deg for hours, and the vapour rises through a bamboo pipe.

  4. Bhapka and ageing

    Bhapka and ageing

    In a water-cooled bhapka the vapour meets the base oil, then rests to mature.

HOW TO WEAR

One drop is enough

Attar is concentrated, so a little goes a long way.

01

Dab, don't rub

Touch one drop on your wrists. Rubbing breaks the scent.

02

Pulse points

Behind the ears and at the base of the neck, where skin is warm.

03

On fabric

A touch on a cotton dupatta lasts for days. Test silk first to avoid marks.

Kannauj, the perfume city

Made by hand, the old way

Our attars come from family distilleries in Kannauj, where deg-bhapka craft has passed down for generations. Each batch takes days, not minutes.

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