When it comes to natural perfumes, attars are a time-honored choice. But if you’re exploring the world of attars, you’ll often come across two main categories: Indian Attars and Arabic Attars.

Though they share a similar base concept—non-alcoholic, oil-based, natural perfumes—they differ greatly in terms of ingredients, scent profiles, and cultural usage.

Let’s dive into the main differences and help you choose the one that suits your style best.

? 1. Ingredients & Raw Materials

• Indian Attars: Usually made from single-source botanicals like sandalwood, rose, jasmine, vetiver, or herbs.

• Arabic Attars: Often blend multiple ingredients, including exotic resins (like amber), musk, and oudh.

? 2. Fragrance Profile

• Indian Attars: Subtle, earthy, floral, or herbal. Often used for spiritual or therapeutic purposes.

• Arabic Attars: Rich, strong, warm, and exotic. Commonly worn as luxury perfumes in the Middle East.

? 3. Cultural Usage

• Indian Attars: Widely used in Ayurveda, pooja rituals, and meditation.

• Arabic Attars: Mostly worn as a part of daily attire and considered a personal style statement.

? 4. Longevity & Sillage

• Arabic Attars: Generally longer-lasting with stronger projection (sillage).

• Indian Attars: Softer and more intimate, ideal for calm, personal environments.

?️ Featured Picks from Jain Perfumers

Let’s explore both types from our collection:

?? Top Indian Attars

? Kewda Attar

A traditional floral fragrance with a cooling effect—popular in Indian pooja and meditation.
? Explore Kewda Attar

? Hina Attar

A complex blend of Indian herbs and spices. Deep, earthy, and rooted in Ayurveda.
? Shop Hina Attar

?? Top Arabic-Style Attars

? Sultan Attar

Strong, luxurious, and masculine with deep Oudh and musk notes.
? Buy Sultan Attar

? Musk Amber Attar

Warm and bold with a rich, amber base—perfect for evening wear.
? View Musk Amber Attar

? Which One Should You Choose?

• Choose Indian Attars if you prefer light, natural, and therapeutic fragrances.

• Choose Arabic Attars if you love bold, opulent, and lasting aromas.

You can also layer both styles to create a unique signature scent.

? Final Tip: Create Your Signature Blend

Try blending an Indian floral attar like Chameli with an Arabic base like Musk Amber to discover a scent that’s uniquely yours.

✨ Ready to explore? Browse our full range of Indian and Arabic attars here.