​Maaya’s Parijaat attar is a celestial elixir captured in a bottle. Known as the Night-blooming Jasmine or Tree of Sorrow (because its blossoms shed at dawn), this attar possesses a fragrance that is deeply ethereal, hypnotic, and intensely romantic. It opens with a vibrant, honeyed sweetness that gently settles into a serene, earthy, and green undertone, mirroring the cool, dew-kissed air of an early autumn morning.

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The Spirit of Kolkata: Shiuli and Durga Puja In Kolkata, the Parijaat—locally known as Shiuli—is not just a flower; it is the very breath of autumn (Saratkaal). The sight and scent of carpeted white orange-stemmed blossoms on green grass signal the arrival of Goddess Durga. For Bengalis, the crisp, sweet aroma of Shiuli attar is inextricably linked with nostalgia. It evokes the sound of dhak (traditional drums), the taste of festive sweets, and the warmth of homecoming. Wearing Parijaat attar in Kolkata is an act of wearing the festival itself, carrying a piece of the city’s soul wherever you go.

A Poetic Awakening - A Whisper of Parijaat

​When night drapes the earth in a quiet embrace,

The Parijaat wakes with a delicate grace.

A sweet, starry whisper that blooms in the dark,

Leaving on autumn its ethereal mark.

​It falls before dawn, a soft white cascade,

A fleeting sweet memory, too beautiful to fade.

An ancient devotion, a scent pure and deep,

Sown in the heavens, for mortals to keep.

​Historically, the fragrance was used in Sacred Rituals: It was the only flower whose fallen petals were considered pure enough to be Kings and queens used Parijaat-infused oils and waters to cool the body and calm the mind, recognizing its therapeutic ability to ease anxiety.

Maaya’s blends are created through the traditional hydro-distillation of these natural materials into a carrier oil.

• Top Notes: A fresh, crisp burst of delicate, night-blooming white florals with subtle green and citrusy undertones. It offers a soft, slightly powdery, and sweet opening.
• Heart Notes: The core reveals a rich, honeyed, and creamy white floral warmth. It maintains an ethereal and non-overpowering freshness.

INGRIDENTS - Parijat (Night Jasmine) Extract / Absolute oil, pure sandalwood oil (Santalum album)

BLENDS WELL WITH - Sandalwood oil, Vetiver (Khus) oil, Oudh & Saffron oil, Rose (Gulab) oil, Mitti (Petrichor) oil.

SEASON - Due to its sweet, delicate, and deeply calming floral profile, Parijat attar is highly versatile but is particularly favored during cooler, pleasant weather, the festive season, and meditation August to December. 

OCCASIONS - Personal Well-being, Spiritual Ceremonies, Gifting, Weddings & Festivals.