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Upholding The Worlds Oldest Fragrant Tradition
When it comes to fragrance tradition, India is where it all began. Krishnaraj Iyengar features one of the country's oldest traditional perfumeries upholding the country's m...
India: The Crossroads of Flavor and Fragrance
People from all over the world have savored the tantalizing, tangy and spicy aromas and flavors of Indian cuisine. It is believed that India’s culinary legacy spans centuries...
Oud : the ancient Indian connection
While we hand it out to the Arabs for their fiery passion for oud, little is known about its ancient Indian connection. Oud, many say, is like an unruly bachelor whose virtues b...
The Best Perfumes of 2017 according to our contributor
Nurtured for over two centuries by upholders of one of the world's oldest fragrance traditions, the House of Gulabsingh Johrimal in Delhi, India's national capital boasts o...
Perfumed Heritage: Why Indian Fragrances Are Some Of The Most Sort After On The Planet
The world’s oldest known fragrance tradition is a niche 21st century luxury indulgence for the very discerning the world over, unfold KISHORE AND SMITA IYENGAR. ORIGINAL H...
Oud - The Ancient Indian Connection By Krishnaraj Iyengar
While the Arabs created masterpieces with the enigmatic wood, little is known about Oud’s ancient Indian connection. With every swirl of the Kandoora, the capt...
Animalic To Esoteric: The World’s Most Expensive & Exotic Luxury Fragrances
Ruling the fragrance world as the sovereign monarch, ‘Oud’ or ‘Agarwood’ is a millionaire’s eclectic indulgence. KISHORE AND SMITA IYENGAR offer you a...
A whiff of the worlds oldest incense tradition
The eight generation torchbearer of his family's 200 year-old Gulabsingh Johrimal fragrance tradition of Delhi, has inherited the wealth of knowledge and passion from his illus...
A Sensory Match: The Best Wine & Perfume Pairings
KISHORE AND SMITA IYENGAR exult in the enchanting synergy between fine exotic perfumes and the outstanding fragrances and irresistible flavors of superlative world wines. It&rsq...
The Best Wines To Drink With Indian Cuisine
KISHORE AND SMITA IYENGAR waltz with the distinctive bouquets and distinguished flavors of premium world wines and the diverse fragrances and exotic spices that highlight authentic...
The Best Perfumes of 2018, according to our (Basenotes) contributors
The definition of sensuality in perfume parlance could well be ‘White Musk, Tobacco Leaf, Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Amber, Vanilla'. Kushal Gundhi , eight generation perfume...
Indias enduring fragrant dynasty
India's national capital Delhi is home to the country's legendary perfume tradition of Gulab Singh Johrimal. In Chandni Chowk, one of the world's oldest market places p...
The alchemy of agar
While oud is synonymous with the Gulf states and the Arabs' fierce passion for its scent, India has been the pioneer in agarwood usage, dating back several millennia. Senior pe...
A Scent Of India: Luxury Summer Fragrances To Enliven The Senses
Kushal Gundhi , one of India’s finest young perfumers spearheads Gulab Singh Johrimal, the perfumery landmark with passion, fineness and a formidable inheritance of tech...
Outstanding Oud: The Scent Of Royalty
While the ancient Indians first discovered ‘agar’ or oud, the Arabs pioneered it as perfume. In the 21st century, innovation in oud has become a worldwide phenomen...
Gulab Singh Johrimal: How Delhis 205-year-old perfumery patronised by the Mughals has innovated to attract younger generation
“We have a dedicated line of customers, including celebrities, who have been buying from us for decades. The shop has been popular among the elites as well as the masses,&rdq...
Once Patronised by the Mughals, Delhis 205-YO Perfumery Still Smells of Success
Gulab Singh Johrimal is a two-century-old perfumery established in 1816 in Dariba Kalan, Delhi. It is now run by seventh and eighth generation entrepreneurs who have taken over the...
Gulabsingh Johrimal
Gulab Singh Johrimal was established in 1816 mainly as an Attar manufacturing business. For 193 years this company has been spreading fragrance from its Head Office in Dariba Kalan...
TRAVEL DIARY: ATTARS & INCENSE IN CHANDINI CHOWK
Established in 1816 by Gulab Singh, Gulab Singh Johri Mal is now run by the seventh generation owner – Ram Singh. We stepped inside and removed our shoes. I started by asking...
A riot of scents at Delhis oldest perfumery
"Our perfumes which use pure sandalwood oil are expensive but we also make several combinations using synthetic versions as per the demand of customers. But we like to stick t...
The Beauty Stores, Near and Far, That Are Destinations in Their Own Right!
Founded in 1816, Gulab Singh Johrimal, situated in the lively Dariba Kalan bazaar, is one of India’s oldest perfumeries. Known for its extensive collection of essential ...
Ruh Khus -Sarthak Kumar, Sugandh Saar
The climate of the Indian sub-continent during summer just can’t let you enjoy any perfume or attar but this is where our saviour enters! Ruh Khus. Obtained from the roots of...
Gulabsingh Johrimal Part 1 -Sarthak Kumar, Sugandh Saar
I remember watching Dr. Nikhil's documentary of the heritage house of Gulab Singh Johrimal, which I still re-watch sometimes, and thinking about buying oils from them. Fast for...
Gulabsingh Johrimal Part 2 -Sarthak Kumar, Sugandh Saar
My family's connection with @gsjm1816 goes back a few years, with me being 4th generation using their products. Something which when I shared with Mr. Vinamra brought...
Oudh Emirati -Sarthak Kumar, Sugandh Saar
Luxurious, Lavish, Opulent! I believe these words are perfect for Dubai and Oudh Emirati. This attar for me is a Sheikh with a bunch of roses and having figs. He enjoys them whi...
Attar Shamama 1460-Sarthak Kumar, Sugandh Saar
Delhi’s weather has been quite brutal for the past couple of weeks and Shamama has been my saviour. Made from aromatic spices blended in a proportion, Shamama captures the wa...
Royal Mysuru-Sarthak Kumar, Sugandh Saar
Royal Mysuru from the heritage house Gulabsingh Johrimal A soft uplifting with a pinch of spices, some floral and lots and lots of woody elements in the background along with so...
Iconic Vetiver- Sarthak Kumar, Sugandh Saar
Iconic Vetiver from Heritage House of Gulabsingh Johrimal A fresh, citrus, soapy fragrance with a dash of vetiver which keeps you high on freshness throughout the day! Opens ...
Rumi- Sarthak Kumar, Sugandh Saar
Rumi by the heritage house of Gulabsingh Johrimal If one has to capture the feeling of dancing onto the old Punjabi number ‘Oh ho ho Ishq Tera Tadpave’ by @sukhbir_s...
Sultan -Sarthak Kumar, Sugandh Saar
Let me take you to the sets of Mughal-e-Azam where the iconic song "Teri Mehfil" is being shot. The handsome, the dashing, the heart-throb Dilip Sahab with two beautiful ...
Nothing Could Be Better Than This
Walking through the tightly packed lanes of Chandni Chowk, an aged and sweet scented shop grabs my attention. Nestled in old Delhi’s Dariba Kalan, the famous Gulab Singh Johr...
How to strike the right note with fragrances
For centuries, fragrances have been used to scent the body, food and the environment. Even as attars were the first fragrance to be distilled in India from fresh flowers, the most ...
The Scent Of Rain And Flowers In Delhi’s 200-Year-Old Perfumery
Established in 1816 by a man named Gulab Singh and carried forward by his son Johrimal, the shop itself is quite unassuming, contrary to the many distant lands its fragrances summo...
Exotic Mogra -Sarthak Kumar, Sugandh Saar
Freshly plucked mogra flowers, put in a form of garland called gajra and worn around your wrist! That's how this fresh floral fragrance is. Opening has a green touch to it b...
TUCKED AWAY IN CHANDNI CHOWK IS DELHIS OLDEST PERFUMERY, GULAB SINGH JOHHIMAL.
Mr. Singh along with his son Lala Johrimal established a one-of-its-kind traditional perfumery in the heart of what we today call ‘Old Delhi’! Plunked in a quaint alley...
Rainy day scent-iments: A treasure house of traditional Indian monsoon fragrances
From India’s seasonal diversity is born a treasure house of traditional scents. Krishnaraj Iyengar sniffs-up the ideal Monsoon scent. 200 MONSOONS OLD “We have been...
The perfume that harnesses the monsoon
Gulab Singh Johrimal has been dispensing attars for more than 200 years. Soon after rolling up the shutters in the morning, the perfumery attracts a steady stream of visitors of al...
Essentially soothing
“The incredibly healing aromas of Nilgiri eucalyptus are well complimented by peppermint and lavender oils. One can either add all the three to boiling water in equal me...
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 treasure...
Exotic Mogra- CA Kishan Thacker
I m in love with EXOTIC MOGRA from the heritage 200 plus year old shop GULABSINGH JOHRIMAL, DELHI. The bitterness in exotic mogra is just awesome. I have tried mogra from ...
Delhis Family of Noses
Its a 205-year-old perfume house but when you step into either of the two shops of the legendary Gulabsingh Johrimal in Old Delhi, it could be just another dusty old store. A sense...
Timeless Whispers: A journey through the fragrance of Delhi’s oldest perfume emporium – Gulab Singh Johri Mal
In the labyrinthine alleys of old Delhi, where the air holds echoes of forgotten tales, a timeless narrative unfolds – that of Gulab Singh Johri Mal, the capital’s olde...
The Scent Of Rain And Flowers In Delhis 200-Year-Old Perfumery
Established in 1816 by a man named Gulab Singh and carried forward by his son Johrimal, the shop itself is quite unassuming, contrary to the many distant lands its fragrances summo...
The Oldest Perfumery in Delhi
Nestled in one of the busiest markets in old Delhi, in the Chandni Chowk area, a lively hub where bedazzled saris and elaborate lehenga cholis adorn the window displays of hundreds...
Delhi’s oldest perfume shop, Gulab Singh Johrimal is making attars for the last 205 years!
Founded in 1816, and located at Dariba Kalan in Old Delhi, Gulab Singh Johrimal was started by Lala Gulab Singh and his son Lala Johrimal. This father-son duo established this one-...
Gualbsingh Johrimal- Tripadvisor
Gulabsingh Johrimal ( Estb. 1816) has witnessed eons right from the saga of the monarchs, the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, the Spanish flu, the Independence Struggle and India's Indep...
Check Out These Hidden Gems In Delhi Are Soul-Stirring & Will Glorify Your IG Feed!
Established in 1816, Gulab Singh Johrimal has logged almost 200 years in the business of creating perfumes. The store has more than 15 different kinds of ittar, extracted from sand...
On the Scent of Delhis Oldest Perfumers in the Walled City
The Gulab Singh perfumery boasts of an array of naturally-made (non-alcoholic) scents. “Ittar is a scent made from distillation. The perfume brands sold in malls are mos...
Let Us Acquaint You With Delhis Best-Loved Ittar Store - Gulab Singh Johrimal, Old Delhi
Delhi is rife with souvenirs that travellers can carry back home to serve as reminders of their time spent in this colourful city. There are colourful glass bangles, carved marble ...
Head To Gulab Singh Johrimal For Natural Perfumes, Essential Oils & More
Gulab Singh Johrimal (named for the founder) has called Chandni Chowk home for 200 years, selling perfumes, essential, oils, ittar and more. Read the full article here...
Inside Gulabsinghs Attar Shop in Old Delhi, Centuries Old and Still Thriving
Delhi’s most famous old perfumery, the unassuming Gulabsingh Johrimal, blends into the surrounding chaos of Dariba Kalan in Chandni Chowk. I might have missed it but for the ...
Head To This Centuries Old Shop In Delhi For Natural Perfumes And Essential Oils
Established in 1816, the fragrance from this perfume shop blends into the surrounding chaos of Dariba Kalan rising above the street’s dominant stench. With m...
Symphony of Scents
Attar is still being made by one of the oldest upholders of the heritage. Through the dust and din of old Delhi’s Chandi Chowk, I reached an abode, whose interior permeate...
6 Legendary Ittar Places In Delhi That Have Been Around For As Many As 200 Years
Gulab Singh Johrimal, established in 1816, has logged more than 200 years in the business of creating and selling perfumes. Even today, the store is full of patrons looking for the...
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A TRYST WITH FRAGRANCES !!
One day, I was passing through Dariba... Read the full article here: http://delhilog.com/2008/08/tryst-with-fragrances.html ...