Three Signature Scents of India That Has Been Popular Since Ages

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Three Signature Scents of India That Has Been Popular Since Ages From ancient times to today, there have been many signature scents in India that have been popular worldwide. In ancient times, ships from China, Mesopotamia and the Roman Empire came to trade for these scents, and it has not stopped since. Here are three such scents that are typically Indian. Sandalwood: Sandalwood is a scent that we all are familiar with and invokes a feeling of piousness and calmness because it has been always used in the Hindu religion. A paste of Sandalwood is always applied to our deities whether in our homes or temples. Today, India is one of the top producers of Sandalwood in various forms including sandalwood oil which is used extensively in the perfume industry worldwide. From bath oil to high-end perfumes, sandalwood is a note you will frequently find in fragrances used worldwide. Agarwood: Agarwood also known as Oud has been a favourite of kings for ages. The perfume is extracted from dark resinous woods and has been extensively used in incense, perfumes and even for small wood carvings. A great thing about Agarwood is that its fragrance is very long lasting which is why clothes in ancient times were often smoked with agarwood incense. It could easily be traded because its smell did not deteriorate even when the voyage took months to reach the final destination. Today, apart from being used in religious items like incense (in Hinduism as well as Buddhism), it is used in perfumes that want an oriental-woody note or a soft fruity-floral note. Mogra: Mogra or Jasmine has long been associated with the image of India, especially by the West. In Indian culture, especially Hinduism, this flower holds a very special place as no puja to Mother Goddess is complete without an offering of Jasmine. Brides across the country, irrespective of their religion, will adorn their hair with garlands of jasmine on the wedding day. Apart from being used in perfumes, beauty products, and incense, jasmine is also used to make jasmine tea, especially in China. So, these are the three signature scents in India that have always been popular and will be in the future as well.

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