Posts by Aamir Shaikh

The most revered ingredient in global perfumery — explained, with the best affordable oud picks for India.

The single most influential molecule in 21st-century perfumery — explained.

Attar, perfume, body spray, deodorant — what’s the difference and which to buy for which occasion.

Khamrah’s vanilla-cinnamon-dates gourmand — the closest Indian-climate-tested alternative.

Sauvage Elixir’s spicy-amber density — the Indian alternative at 1/16th the price.

Lost Cherry’s cherry-almond-tonka gourmand rush — accessible at under 3% of the Tom Ford price.

Le Male’s lavender-vanilla barbershop warmth — rebuilt at 1/12th the price.

Eros’s mint-tonka-vanilla confidence — rebuilt for Indian skin at 1/13th the price.

Vanilla, coffee, caramel and chocolate fragrances for Indian weather — inspired by Black Opium, Good Girl, and more.

Curated his-and-hers fragrance combinations for Valentine’s, anniversaries and weddings — all under ₹2000.