Attar occupies a key position in the world of perfumery.
The Arabic word for smell is attar.
Attar, often referred to as Ittar, is a pure perfume oil made from plants such as herbs, blossoming flowers, spices, barks, and other similar natural sources. Oils can also be extracted chemically, but only naturally distilled perfumes are considered attars. After being gathered, these natural oils are processed into a wood foundation, like sandalwood, and then aged to create a lovely aroma. Depending on the plant from which the oil is obtained, the ageing duration might range from one to ten years. Additionally, it varies depending on the goals.
Pure attars have no shelf life, and many of them get better-smelling over time.
Attars are regarded as luxurious and were once offered to gods; as a sign of respect, it is customary to give them to visitors when they depart. The most regal of them all, oudh attar, is well-known as a high-end giving choice. For thousands of years, it has been utilised in the eastern region of the world.
Due of their great concentration, these naturally derived perfumes are typically sold in modest quantities in a few tiny crystal bottles. The clothing looks more appealing thanks to these lovely little bottles. Additionally, natural scent is expensive, thus attar is sold in small quantities to keep the price low.
Because of its great concentration, attar only needs a small amount to be used, so a bottle can last for a very long period.
What are its uses?
Attar was solely used by the aristocracy in ancient times, especially by kings and queens. Additionally, it was and is still used in houses of worship. Attar has a wide range of applications:
Attar is used as a personal perfume, primarily by the Muslim population, because it contains no alcohol.
In the pharmaceutical sector, attar is useful. It is well known for boosting the neurological system, easing stress, sadness, and food cravings.
Some sweet treats are flavored with rose and kewra fragrances in nations like Pakistan, India, and Bengal.
Attar is mostly consumed by the pan masala and gutkha industries in India, Pakistan, and Bengal. Due of its great persistence qualities, it is utilised to counteract a tobacco note. The most common attars are rose, kewra, Shamama, Heena, Mitti, and marigold.
Attar consumption in the tobacco sector is far less than it is in the sweets industry. The industry typically uses rose and kewra-based perfumes. More than 75% of people who use perfume also use tobacco, pan masala, and gutkha.
Another factor in the consumption of scent is the betel nut industry. But compared to other industries, the contribution is less. Most of the scents used in the betel nut industry are kewra and rose.
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