The word attar or ittar is derived from the Persian or Arabic word for perfume, itr. “From the generic word defining scent, it has evolved into a stand-alone category of fragrances, ...

Attar is the essential oil that is produced when aromatics like jasmine and sandalwood are pressed and distilled. It has been a feature of life in India, as well as many other parts of the world ...

Good quality attar can fetch up to Rs. 10,000. With no electricity and heavy machinery, perfumers in Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh have been making attar using the century-old Deg and Bhapka method.