Oudh to firdaus: Ittar indulgence for Eid

With Eid coming up, shops in Camp, Kondhwa and Budhwar Peth have started seeing high footfall. From tiny roll-on vials to ornate bottles, these naturally concentrated perfume oils are just right as a pre-Eid pick-me-up. THE POPULAR SCENTS Call it ittar or attar , these are distilled from flowers, herbs, spices, woods, blended with a base oil like sandalwood, and made through the process of steaming or hydro-distillation. Though the deep, woody aroma of oudh is always a classic, other fragrances that sellers say are a favourite include firdaus , saffron, and sandalwood. There are floral, woody, aqua, warm, and musky options available at the stores.