Mitti Attar

Name: Mitti Attar
SKU: ATMIT
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Natural Indian attars are traditional, alcohol-free perfume oils made from botanicals such as flowers, herbs, roots, and resins, distilled in a base of pure sandalwood oil and providing an alcohol-free alternative to conventional perfumes.

Mitti Attar is a rare and poetic fragrance that captures the aroma of dry earth absorbing the first drops of rain—also known as petrichor.
This attar is traditionally made in Kannauj, India, by distilling baked clay into sandalwood oil.
The result is a deep, earthy and moist fragrance reminiscent of the Indian monsoon: soothing, nostalgic and pure.

SKU: ATMIT Category: Attars Tags: Attar, clay, Earth, earthy, India, mitti

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Core features

Earthy and moist The fragrance opens with the recognizable aroma of wet clay after a summer rain shower.

Deep and Warm As the fragrance develops, soft woody notes emerge, providing a comforting warmth.

Pure and Natural No flowers, no herbs—just the essence of earth, captured in sandalwood oil.

Nostalgic and soothing Evokes memories of childhood, connection with nature and inner peace.

Elemental and sensory A fragrance that not only smells, but also feels like a moment of silence after the rain.

How it’s made

Baked clay is collected from Indian soil and dried slowly.

The clay is then hydro-distilled in a base of Indian sandalwood oil.

The distillation process captures the moist, earthy aroma released when dry soil absorbs rain.

The final product is an attar that embodies the scent of the earth itself.

Use & Benefits

Aromatherapy Has a calming effect; ideal for stress, overstimulation or meditation.

Daily use A subtle fragrance for those who want to feel connected to nature and simplicity.

Textile perfume Can be used to lightly perfume fabrics such as scarves or cushions.

Blends & combinations

Earthy and woody
Mitti Attar : Sandalwood = 2 : 1 → Enhances the warm woody base and prolongs the dry-down.

Soothing and floral
Mitti Attar : Jasmine = 3 : 1 → A soft, feminine twist on the earthy base.

Deep and mystical
Mitti Attar : Oud (agarwood) = 1 : 1 → Ceremonial and intense; perfect for meditation or evening use.

Carrier oil blend
1–2 drops of Mitti Attar per teaspoon of jojoba or almond oil → For a skin-friendly, subtle layer of fragrance.

Recommendations

Store in a dark, airtight bottle at room temperature.

Apply to warm skin areas or use in aroma diffusers.

Combine with other attars for a unique, layered fragrance experience.

Allow the fragrance to develop slowly—Mitti Attar is a fragrance that needs time to reveal its depth.

Traditional with the Deg and Bhapka method

Traditional attars are produced using the Deg and Bhapka method, a two-stage hydrodistillation process in copper stills: a large Deg (degh) and a smaller Bhapka.

In the Deg, botanical materials are boiled with water, after which the aromatic steam is passed through a bamboo tube (Chonga) to the Bhapka, which is filled with base oil such as sandalwood.

The vapour condenses, and after a second distillation with fresh oil, the concentrated attar is produced.

First distillate

In the Bhapka the steam condenses against the cooled metal. The resulting hydrosol forms on top of the base oil. This first distillate produces a fresh, refined fragrance with floral and woody accents.

Second refinement and maturation

The first distillate is redistilled with fresh base oil. This second phase concentrates and deepens the aroma. Afterwards, the concentrated attar oil is transferred into traditional leather bottles and aged in the sun for several days, resulting in a silky, richly rounded fragrance.

How do you use attars?

Direct application to the skin

Apply a very small drop of attar to warm skin areas such as wrists, neck or behind the ears. The concentrated oil diffuses a subtle and long-lasting fragrance. Let the attar soak in for a few seconds before putting on clothes or using other products.

Mixtures and perfume blends

You can mix attars with neutral carrier oils (e.g. jojoba or almond oil) to soften the scent or make the product more economical. Add 1–2 drops of attar per teaspoon of carrier oil and test the ratio on a scent strip or your wrist. Experiment with combinations of different attars to create unique perfume compositions.

Aromatherapy and diffuser

Put 3–5 drops of attar in an aroma diffuser or aroma lamp. The heat or steam distributes the scent evenly throughout the room. Choose scented candles or electric diffusers that are suitable for pure essential oils.

Tips for optimal use

Always perform a sensitivity test first by applying 1 drop diluted to a small area of skin.
Store attars in dark, airtight bottles at room temperature, out of direct sunlight.
Combine attars with light perfume spray for a layered fragrance experience.
Adjust the quantity as needed: a few drops can already provide sufficient intensity.
Note your favorite mixing ratio for repetition in future perfumes.

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