Anhaar

Anhaar – A tribute to Bengal, the land of many rivers.

From the Arabic word Nahr (river pl. Anhaar).

For centuries the Indian subcontinent has arguably produced the most luxurious and fine Oudh Oils. Whilst that accomplished legacy may be questioned due to wayward practices carried out by both greedy growers and distillers it is understandable the outside world has the expectation and belief that the best Oudh will always be Hindi.

Treasurable oil harvested from trees on the Khagrachari Hills of Bangladesh, home to the Mong Chief, the King of the Arakanese. This area is breathtakingly beautiful. Vast hills covered in dense forest, valleys of flowing rivers, rich sun-baked earth, and the thick pulsating scent of forest life. Amongst the reverberating stillness lies the wilderness and matured sense of royalty that is present amidst the Arakanese.  Distilled on site in 2014, this Oil very much carries the feel of this regal region.

Our trees are allowed to grow naturally in the outskirts of wild forests infected by nature or with minimal assistance from men. Many vendors classify such trees as wild, but we classify these as natural trees – planted by man and nurtured by Mother Nature.

With this rich legacy in mind we have released Anhaar to give you a taste of modern Hindi Oudh Oil wrapped in traditional legacy. Too many distillers focus on making ‘clean’ scents and through that process skip important details held by the resin in the wood. Our aim was not to produce a meek and fluffy scent that was passive and undistinguishable. This Oil is about the intricacies, depth and facets of the Oudh scent, and we promise we have seized and projected every detail. It will demand your attention and the attention of those around you, it will flirt, tantalise and challenge your senses. Temptingly dirty – not to make you run away, but to invite you to explore further – and you will return for more.

Layers of Oudhiness, the floral veil of a dark rose, glimpses of sun-beaten barn, flirtatious animal, spicy herbs and oriental resin – It is Anhaar. A rich and hypnotically elegant oil guaranteed to entrance.

Anhaar…A daring passage across lush forests and iridescent gushing rivers.