Mitti Attar

Mitti Attar (Petrichor) is a Flora Five original — mitti is Hindi for earth, and this is the smell of the first monsoon rain striking sun-baked ground, an aroma Indian perfumers have chased for centuries. Ozone, green leaves and a fresh rain accord break over damp soil, orris and vetiver, while wet clay, cedarwood, sandalwood and soft musk hold the drydown for roughly 6–8 hours on skin.

Fragrance notes

• Top: Ozone, Fresh Rain Accord, Green Leaves, Bergamot, Wet Earth, Geosmin
• Heart: Damp Soil, Moss, Mineral Notes, Orris Root, Vetiver, Oakmoss
• Base: Wet Clay, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Soft Musk, Ambergris

With no alcohol in the formula, it won't sting freshly shaved or sensitive skin. Roll it over your pulse points — wrists, neck, behind the ears — and let warmth lift the geosmin the way heat lifts petrichor off a pavement. Oils can shadow light fabrics, so apply to skin rather than your white kurta.

Available as a roll-on in 3 ml, 6 ml and 12 ml. Free shipping on orders from ₹499 · Cash on Delivery available (₹50 COD fee) · 7-day exchange or store credit.

Frequently asked questions

What does Mitti Attar (Petrichor) smell like?
Exactly what the name promises: the first rain of the season. Cool ozonic air and crushed green leaves give way to wet earth, mineral dust and rooty vetiver — geosmin is the very molecule your nose recognises as rain on dry soil — while clay, sandalwood and soft musk keep it from ever smelling muddy. Calm, nostalgic and quietly comforting.

How long does it last?
Being a fresh, earthy composition rather than a heavy amber, it wears for roughly 6–8 hours on skin. It stays polite — a soft-to-moderate aura for the first 2–4 hours, then an intimate skin scent. The roller makes it effortless to bring the rain back mid-afternoon.

Is it alcohol-free?
Yes — like every Flora Five attar, this is a concentrated perfume oil with no alcohol. The oil base is also what lets an inherently light petrichor effect last for hours instead of the minutes real rain gives you.

Which size should I choose — 3, 6 or 12 ml?
If petrichor scents are new to you, the 3 ml settles the question inexpensively. The 6 ml is ideal for monsoon and summer months when you'll reach for it daily; the 12 ml suits devotees of earthy scents and makes a lovely, unusual gift.