Raza Perfume · Since 1986

Fragrance guides

Four decades behind the counter in Kalyan, written down: how to choose, wear and care for attar and perfume.

• Attar vs Perfume: What’s the Difference, and Which Should You Choose?Attar is perfume oil, dabbed on; perfume is a spray. How they differ in strength, feel and use, and how to choose between them, from Raza Perfume, Kalyan, since 1986.
• How to Apply Attar So It Lasts All DayWhere to apply attar, how much to use, and the small habits that make perfume oil last longer, with tips for Indian weather. A guide from Raza Perfume, Kalyan.
• How to Make Your Perfume Last Longer in Indian WeatherTen practical ways to make perfume last longer in heat and humidity: where to spray, what to avoid, how to store bottles, and which fragrances last best. From Raza Perfume, Kalyan.
• What Is Oud? A Short Guide to the Wood Behind Arabian PerfumeryOud comes from agarwood, a resin that forms inside the Aquilaria tree. What oud smells like, why it is so prized, how to wear it, and how to choose an oud perfume or attar.
• Kannauj, India’s Perfume Capital: How Attar Is MadeHow Kannauj makes attar the traditional way, with the copper deg, the bamboo pipe and the bhapka; the classic attars (rose, mitti, khus, shamama, heena); and Raza Perfume’s Kannauj roots.
• Inspired Perfumes Explained: What “Inspired by” Means at Raza PerfumeWhat an inspired perfume is, how it differs from the original and from a fake, why they cost less, and what the “Inspired” label on every Raza fragrance means.