Rose, sandalwood, petrichor—Gulabsingh Johrimal that captured Mughals with ‘Indian’ scents
One of India’s oldest surviving perfumery, Gulabsingh Johrimal, dating back to 1816, is tucked in the heart of Old Delhi’s Chandni Chowk and still full of rare treasured aromas and scents. India has always been a pioneer in the art of making perfumes from natural substances. It’s a tradition that goes back nearly 7,000 years. The art and science of making natural perfumed concentrates is mentioned in the Vedas and other scriptures. Ancient scholars knew the power of aromas and scents, and their traditional knowledge is well-documented in our fables and folklore.
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