Traditional Attars of India | Shamama, Ruh Gulab, Khus

An introduction to an ancient perfume heritage. From capturing the essence of firsrt rains to the most fragrant flowers...
Attar Mehndi, Attar Mitti, Ruh Motia, Ruh Khus, Jannat E Ward, Ruh Gulab
Company details:
M. L. Ramnarain Perfumers, Kannauj, U.P., India
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[@121r.r3]

I have started using traditional attar I got life long love ❤️ Thankssssssss a tonnnnn

[@justinallison116]

Nikhil, I haven’t seen another man that can rock a mustache quite like you, friend. Keep it classy brother 👍🏻 As always enjoyed your content! Also many many thanks for all the great attars you’ve introduced me to. 🙏🏼✌🏼

[@masumkhan4040]

Great to hear about attars being represented to the international fragcom by the most educated perfume reviewer in KZbin

[@rm9861]

Once again a very beautiful knowledge imparting Video....keep up the amazing work

[@peterkwiatek5615]

Nikhil Sahib, I stumbled on one of your videos by chance 2 days ago and I’m now determined to watch your entire series. This is perfume chat that is accessible and engaging! I lived in Delhi for many years and used to love finding perfumers and attar suppliers in the Old City. Your videos stir up so many great memories. Thanks for posting these and future editions. I only wish you’d come to the US and teach a basic, hands on course.

[@abdullahmehtabbaig1904]

another great video buhat lush

[@trentstone6197]

Very much looking forward to your upcoming special episodes. Many thanks.

[@herakleiaandreadis1808]

Dear Nikhil, this video is really the answer of my prayers!! I was so into traditional attars 4 years ago, but also searching alone.. So after a fine mitti, and a wonderful sandalwood oil, the oud attar purchase which was a disaster, stopped me from exploring farther. Now i feel confident with your help to continue. Thanks so much for this! I am constantly in awe with your knowledge and sensitivity :)

[@ahmednaeem3358]

Teacher , you are my teacher , Guru , Ustad in attar . Thank you Teacher ❤

[@3982100]

You are blessed with this subject sir great job thanks for it.

[@drviralthakkar]

Nikhil, have seen few of your videos, u r too good and I m amazed with your depth in knowledge regarding ittar. I have started using ittar recently n I m loving it

[@kn3000gtsl]

Wonderful and informative video. I became fascinated by the perfume making process in India (Business Insider KZbin episode) and have just placed my first Attar order of 7 bottles by M. L. Ramnarain-many featured in this video. I’m even more excited now because of your beautiful descriptions. Many thanks!

[@ashnayak27]

I love your depth and passion on this subject. It is an absolute treat to listen to you talk about these fragrances. I'd love to buy my first ittar very soon. Thanks a lot! 🙂🙏

[@sergioteixeira]

What a lesson. Thank you so much Kihkil.

[@indianmoin]

Kudos to you Bro Nikhil for doing a wonderful job of Introducing Indian Attars to the world. Honestly the new generation perfumers will definately get inspired by your videos, and passionately showcase their creative skills.

[@zubairmulla042]

Most unique youtube channel good job bro for ittar perfume lovers

[@jdolani]

You are an amazing reviewer. I love that you give so much information,not just an opinion.

[@gyandeepsarangi8193]

I wasn't an attar person 4 months ago. I had actually brought one because I wanted to get a strong perfume during my travel that was small enough to fit in my pocket (the western bottles take a lot of space, and its usually not travel friendly). I actually loved the smell, and wanted to try to search the internet about its constituents. Your videos were the first to inform me about it letting me know that it was a oud preparation(found out later that it was a synthetic oud) and the concept behind using oud as a perfume. I fell in love with your videos and your way of presenting the Indian side of things(unfortunately I wasn't aware of such rich Indian history when it comes to perfumes as well). Its been 4 months(almost 5), and for some reason, I have become a big fan of traditional attars, absolutely love them. I currently have no plans to return to the western perfumes when I can use a much better perfume (just my opinion), straight out of my pocket whenever and wherever I want. PS: recently brought an attar shamama(unfortunately I do not know the house it came from), and it absolutely smells divine. PPS: Thank you a lot Sir for making such informative, easy to understand videos for the general public and letting them know about the rich perfume industry in India. Jai Hind !

[@sanchaitabanerjee5796]

Can you please tell the brand name of the shamama attar you bought, I want to gift to my ma but can't find a good brand of these attar.

[@JohmathanBSwift]

Excellent our _Attar Master_ . Always listening, always learning. best wishes in Old Delhi .

[@simarsingh2620]

I simply love your attention to detail

[@barkatbaig]

Brother you make us believe India has got so much of natural treasures and knowledgable people...

[@barkatbaig]

You are right ,people actually underestimate our own country and its vast offerings and especially its potential

[@qaidikramuddin]

Looking forward to future videos.

[@dineshvasamshetty8031]

I never had this much info about Indian attars. I watched your video on khus soap since then i started focusing on Attars... Thanks

[@nikhilsfrags]

My pleasure 😊

[@curioclassicperfumeguide]

Like you, I love the scents of perfumes, by making ourself, Your videos are very good.Those like us who love PERFUMES and try to make it, are interested in watching more videos like this

[@agarawaltcs3624]

Greate to see Sir ,exploring Indian treasure ,watch few of your videos '& really fanastic

[@sonujain4844]

Again an informative lesson by you.keep it up...:-)

[@afreentabassum7190]

Excellent delivery of words and classic way of story conveyance good work sir ..

[@maitrayirajawat697]

This channel is ....so amazing ...🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@mihircp22]

Just tried , ruh khus and shamama. Your description could not be anymore accurate. They are so vivid and pleasant instant mood lifter. Thank you paaji.

[@zainabkhan8290]

Hi....where did you purchase them from?

[@nidhidubey302]

Very informative Nikhil...i have never had so much clarity before..amazing job👌

[@jaspreetsingh-uh6ki]

very nice information about attar very nice person.

[@abhijeetwahegaonkar8727]

Splendid, informative video!

[@ritakhanna8491]

Nikhil thanks for making this videos ..It was an eye opener for me.

[@mdtariqueanwar5556]

Presentation bahut accha hai bro

[@shezwood1]

One more bang on review bro... you wont believe me i spent all my day watching you :)

[@sikanderzari6991]

Very informative video . 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@incredibledeepak]

Great informative video bro. thumbs up 👆

[@Tobehonestfragrancereview]

Ruh khus is mindblowing and I love it because it has calming and cooling effect thanks Nikhil Bhai for the reviews

[@abbiswasanwesha]

How can someone accuse of you of fake reviews? I myself have contacted ml ramnarain and the reply was so detailed and enlightening!!! Thanks for showing us such beautiful things.

[@MohanDas-ff6vk]

nikhil you are a gentlemen and handsome man .god bless you for such a good explanation

[@WeebFox69]

Well nikhil I am from Kannauj and ironically a attar munfacturer ....so far shamama maker I can proudly say that shamama runs in my veins I am 6th generation of attar manufacturer of my family...

[@hussainalotaibi9820]

Love your content, very informative. We lack videos about Indian perfumery in English. Thank you

[@TheMaster-vq7lb]

Tks sir good & nice fragrance knowledge,

[@Devonellah]

These perfumed are PHENOMENAL: - so much better than the cheap chemicals they are using in Perfumes today.... The true Alchemical magic is there!!

[@trusarshah7851]

i think it also makes a difference if you dry the vetiver or distill it fresh. maybe dried vetiver which is steam distilled is browner in colour and fresher one is hydro distilled and greener in colour

[@dpatel9292]

Another amazing vid Nikhil Bhai, 😍😍😍 1 request bhai, if possible than make a documentary on this tradition attar making process

[@mattb.401]

i love your videos. i came recently in the perfume world and im tentalized. im glad i founded you. i always learn a lot listening to you and it poke my curiosity so much its unbearable haha im starting my nose discovery. i tried to get my hand on the ruh khus but the company dont sell or ship in america yet sadly ...not a lot of attar in montreal... anyway thanks a lot for all your time.

[@holly939]

Thank you ever so much for your work here and for sharing your passion. I just simply wanted to tell you how much I sincerely appreciate and enjoy your channel. I can feel your love for and commitment to understanding what moves you, and that approach deeply resonates with me and lifts my spirit. Thank you. Btw, here in the US, there is a lovely company I have purchased many Indian (and other) products from: White Lotus Aromatics. I have no affiliation with them whatsoever, and have no intention of pushing their products. I only mention them to you personally as I truly believe that you may enjoy their blog. They haven't posted there for a while, but I'm hoping that you will enjoy learning about them and their journey in India. I hope that you will understand that I'm sharing this from the heart with no ulterior motive, in the hopes that you will enjoy it and feel inspired learning about kindred spirits across the globe. I thank you for all of your recommendations and look forward to exploring with you and our community. Sending love, light, and prayers for you and all who are here.

[@holly939]

Oh my goodness, thank you so much for your kind words. I apologize that I was not aware of the scope of your pursuits. I hope that you will please accept my sincere thanks and appreciation for everything you have shared.

[@jaleelahmed2582]

I am very lucky that I have all these attars which are reviewed...as I am very old subscriber some 2 years or may be 1.6 years back Nikhil has done the review and I bought it...most important thing M L Ramnarain perfumer Mr.Pranjal bhai is very humble and respond to the all customers and reply there msgs....Guys you must have all these attars in your collection. 👍

[@prathameshjoshi6899]

Jaleel Ahmed at what price u bought attar form ML ramnarain they told me 1000rs for 10gms for ruh khus is it ok?

[@AKHAN-ym5qr]

Jaleel Ahmed, try Ali brothers perfumers ATTAR GULAB, I SURE U WILL ASK FOR MORE

[@AKHAN-ym5qr]

Ph no:9044903649

[@sumitdadhich5853]

@@AKHAN-ym5qr is it Ali brothers perfumer no. And how much does it cost for 10 Gm .

[@voiceofimrannpinjari6373]

I like Shamamatul Amber attar.... Lovely smell...

[@minazulkhan8287]

Great videos

[@waqarghulam2653]

Dr Nick Ruh Khus from MLR is the best Atr or scent on this planet. Pls don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. I am going to order a whole kilo of it. I blended it with Indian oud and Ruh Gulab and I am in heaven. Thanks so much.

[@mohdraza801]

Hello sir If you want pure Indian natural attar Contact Al Majeed products Waiz.in Whtsup 919580008716

[@pstfm]

Thanks for the always accurate reviews. Between Abdul Santal Al Qurashi Safari Attar and Safari Extreme, what would you recommend? Regards.

[@zavtradnem]

Nikhil, greetings from.NY! Can you recommend oud rose attar or oil?

[@BC-bb2es]

I have used Rooh Gulab from MLRAMNARAIN House. It is simply Majestic, Royalty and Earthy. Must try.

[@JASWINDERsingh-tq3gi]

Nikhil Bhai please tell which Indian attars can be blended in what ratio for Exotic scent

[@giganiabduljabbar1089]

Sir does ruh Motia get improved over time? or is it just the woody attars like sandalwood or shamama that shines as time passes by?

[@BhaveshRavindraShah]

Hi Nikhil, I started following your channel for last six months. Your channel is the most informative channel about perfume. You not only review the perfumes and attars but also explain the aspects about fragrance. Based one your earlier review about Ruh Khus, shamama and other attars from kannauj, I had ordered Ruh Khus and Attar Miiti from M.L.Ramnarain. These attars are the best and I now prefer these attars than Western perfumes. This week I received jannet e ward and shamama. I think all these are smells divine and cannot be substitued. Thanks for introducing to these oils and attars. They are not very expensive for theier quality. Thank you once again for all the information you are sharing with us.

[@BhaveshRavindraShah]

Exotic Scents it's your videos that will encourage these artists and also users

[@glorykirti]

Bhavesh Ravindra Shah Dear plz give me name of attar wich u orderd n name wise n the place n name of firm where u order plz thank u

[@mohammadfarhaan7439]

Will you please share the price

[@BhaveshRavindraShah]

Mohammad Farhaan The price is in the range of ₹600 to ₹ 750 for 10ml you.

[@prathameshjoshi6899]

from where u ordered this attars? online? if yes then how?

[@abdulkhan2294]

Sir what do you think about attar e ishq from the house of neesh

[@alldaystatus6472]

bhai mene abhi nemat jannat firuds attar mag waya hai flipkart se too kay wo sahi hai shayad aapne hi reiw. kiya tha

[@rohitparashar2120]

Hi Dr Nikhil, is Ruh Gul Mehandi different from Ruh Mehandi?

[@ashfaque_1]

Another excellent video. Re Ruh Gulab - you mentioned that it is on a base of sandalwood. I thought ruh/EO implies that it is the essential oil distillation without any base. Can you please clarify, bhai?

[@irfann8820]

Sir what's your take on ruh khus which u got from Attar Mohd ayub in Mumbai...how do u rate their oils

[@trusarshah7851]

what about gulab signh johrimal's ruh kus? is that one as good? i ordered some from someone online, i payed about 1500 rupees for 3ml. but this is what i payed, maybe they payed less. what can you tell me about their grade of ruh khus?

[@jog3ee]

Hello Nikhil. Any idea if they'd be willing to ship to Pakistan?

[@aqsilewsin]

My friend, what is the difference between Shammama, Mukhalat, and Majmua? It seems as though they are all undefined blends no?

[@siddharthasharma8262]

Does oud oil ll project scent around.... As I heard that oud oil are only for self enjoy..... ?

[@uvrocks466]

Hi Nikhil, Please guide me which attar should I use for daily use. And where can I get that. I'm living in Mumbai.

[@kshitijsankhe6943]

You did a video like this on your hindi channel. But i watched it here once again. Listening to you information is mesmerizing. Hehe keep it up bro 👍🏼

[@justriaz29]

Hi Nikhil shamama and shamamatul amber are the same or different?

[@ManojSingh-hn7vu]

Zafrani zarda tobacco products ke liye compound ye dono milakar ban sakta hai kya

[@placeholder5982]

My god you explain so well! Suggestion: Your video thumbnail looks like another random consumer review, because of which I was avoiding video for while until I finally clicked. If you get a more professional looking thumbnail and a more aesthetic background, this video would be super good!

[@lukeprados1695]

Does any Henna (Hina/Lawsonia) oils, absolutes, or attars exist which use the plants flowers only?

[@ataurrahmann]

Nikhil Sir Ruh Gulab is a pure distilled oil or is it mixed with or taken over sandalwood oil?

[@tzdman]

So basically shamama is used for winters and Ruh Khus for summer? Correct me if I’m wrong

[@ridajarin9277]

Hi Niklhil, I realy want to know. If the smell is quite strong enough why should I sniff close to my nose in order to know the smell of attar/fragrances ?

[@rafayzamir2457]

Nikhil bhai I am watching your videos from bangladesh and I love the way you describe everything to the viewers. I learned a lot from your videos: the difference between natural and synthetic itr, different types of itrs like shamama, ruh khus, ruh gulab, oud, loban, mitti,kashmir and the list goes on. I saw the distillation process of S. MD Ayub MD Yaqub and obviously the distillery of M.L. Ramnarain with Zakir bhai and Pranjal bhai. And still I am learning from you everyday and inspired by you. Thank you for the hard work you are giving to the itr industry bhai. I am not sure how to purchase these attars from Bangladesh and most importantly, will it be delivered in our country or not. So I am planning to visit india so that I can travel and at the same time buy some itrs from there. What will be Your recommendation?

[@ictusemidinaz]

Can you focus on other ingredients besides Oud and Attar please ? In the western world the trend is dying out.. you have very interesting, insightful and educational information and I’d love to learn about other ingredients and perfume genres.

[@Abhishek.sharma.1994]

can gulab singh johrimal make creed aventus replica? if yes then why would people spent more in international perfumes?

[@sobejjj]

Thanks, this is really helpful! Any words about Attar Kadam?

[@sunnysharma373]

Hi Nikhil...trust u r keeping well brother...just eagerly waiting for your next video which u said in your previous one, would be based on the Attar traditions in Delhi, the bylanes of Nizamuddin and others...

[@owaishshaikh9003]

Nice video sir , sir what is the difference between essential oils and perfume oil

[@simarsingh2620]

which fragrance is your favourite

[@hemkeshyeole4630]

I tried moshen shamama from smd ayub , i was not able to understand any scent other then oily smell any recommendations what i could do different ❤ to understand natural attar

[@NASIMUDDIN-kn5ym]

❤ Love you Doctor sahab Nasimuddin Advocate Delhi

[@sumitlulla5651]

Ml ramnarain ki attars milte nahi.buy karna toh kaise karen

[@ProfHBSingh]

Hi Nikhil! I am going to be in kannauj tomorrow, please suggest the store I should be visiting. Thanks

[@mr.debonair9309]

Brother ruh motia ki bottle kafi choti milti hai ..how much should i be looking at to pay for that..

[@david-Davidson]

Oh my I missed this video - haha - this is great, I'm so happy that we are lucky enough to be able to try such an ancient tradition, by such professional artisans. I'm sad to think that they might not pass down their trade to the next generation. These are artifacts meant to be cherished. Ruh Khus is beautiful, it has a peanut oil undertone, with a soapy and Smokey vetiver note, the oil is very thick and sticky. I have the Ajmal variety.. French Vetiver (Terre D'Hermes, Timbuktu, Encre Noire) to me is more based around the isolated molecule Vetiveryl Acetate. Description of Vetiveryl Acetate: (All the velvety-smooth character of the best vetiver, but without the harshness or smoky-notes that can be present in the natural oil. Produced from vetiver oil from Haiti - widely regarded as the best you can buy. This is the very top quality of acetylated vetiver oil.) Is Mehndi also referred to as Hina? I have this "Hina oudh" attar, it has a nice powdery, sweaty, woody note.. Jasmine I've seen also under the name Raat Ranni (this could be the night blooming variety only)

[@abhisheknarayandhyani731]

Ajmal Ruh khus is so so....i think they sell 2 grades of RUH khus Grade A and GRADE AA.........if you really want to enjoy you can get AGED RUH KHUS it does not have thoes harsh rootTy earthy notes its has very sweet smell.....TUST me you will forget every HAITIAN VETIVER.......yes MEHNDI is also called hinna........Raat ki rani is a variety of jasmine flower that blooms at night.....its an nocturnal flower also known as HARSINGAR and its attar is called RUH HARSINGAR

[@david-Davidson]

@@abhisheknarayandhyani731 I've since found THE best vetiver, it's called Vetiverol ex Haitian Vetiver, and's its the vetiver alcohol. If you mix some of this with Veteveryl Acetate, South Indian vetiver, cashmeran, and methyl pamplemousse, and alpha-hexyl cinnamic aldehyde you have a bad ass Vetiver Attar (in fact thats how Encre noire is made). South Indian vetiver and Haitian vetiver aren't similar, they are different oils. You'll find large amounts of Khusimol in Haitian vetiver, funny not so much in South Indian vetiver.

[@abhisheknarayandhyani731]

@@david-Davidson i have tried Vetiverol ex Vetiver Haiti compositions no denying its a fantastic material and i also own several other Haitian Vetiver oils from different distillers and i appreciate them.......But i was not talking about South indian vetiver i was talking about North indian vetiver in south india vetiver is acquired via Steam distillation and it is brown in colour just like Haitian vetiver but in North india it is acquired via Hydro distillation in Copper pots which gives it green colour from reacting with copper.......What i am asking you to just try Minimum 20 years Aged NORTH INDIAN vetiver i.e ALIGARH RUH Khus trust me you will love it..

[@david-Davidson]

@@abhisheknarayandhyani731 Thank you for the information, this made things more clear to me. I will try some aged North Indian if I get a chance to buy some! Any recommendations?

[@solstudies3009]

Nikhil bhai, from where we can but it.... whether online or in shops.... i live in Delhi. It would be nice, if you can guide us brother.

[@zahidh.d.patelzillionthsta895]

A treat to watch. Recently i purchased ruh khus... ₹1000 per tola. Its too good. I also got a mix... 1/4 tola of white rose in 3/4 tola of ruh khus to get two tone smell

[@NiteshNarang]

Zillionth Star from where did you purchase it?

[@shahnawazaadil7798]

I have ruh khus, mir kannauji and itr kaafila by agarwood Assam, thanks to zakir bahi and nikhil. I have used may ruh khus but god ruh khas by agarwood Assam in master class

[@amirs3097]

It's very pleasant to listen to your accent :)

[@AwaisKhan-jv8wr]

Your chennel very good my brother you r so good

[@atulagl2008]

how to know the price of this attar and where to find them ?

[@travellingbeki4957]

omg! I love this! I wanna go back to india and buy some more attars!

[@mohdraza801]

Hello sir If you want pure Indian attars From perfume capital city of India Al Majeed products Whtsup 919580008716

[@travellingbeki4957]

internet address?

[@mohdraza801]

Al Majeed products Waiz.in

[@hemathkumar8345]

Dear Nikhil, i have been a regular viewer of your fragrance reviews and i have found them to be very informative , Thankyou

[@sanchaitabanerjee5796]

Nikhil Sir can you make a video and introduce us, your fascinated viewers about Mitti attar? And guide us how we can buy the right mitti attar? And which brand will be better?

[@sharnjeetjaura6092]

What's the concept of sandalwood shamama?

[@khalidsaifullah6776]

India me kaha pe agar oud jiyada milta he