Mitti (Petrichor) attar 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
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Top: Ozone, Fresh Rain Accord, Green Leaves, Bergamot, Wet Earth, Geosmin
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Heart: Damp Soil, Moss, Mineral Notes, Orris Root, Vetiver, Oakmoss
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Base: Wet Clay, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Soft Musk, Ambergris
| Top |
Heart |
Base |
Longevity |
Sillage |
Best for |
| Rain accord, ozone, green leaves |
Damp soil, orris, vetiver |
Wet clay, sandalwood, musk |
6–8 hrs |
Soft–Moderate (2–4 hrs) |
Monsoon, quiet days |
With no alcohol in the formula, it's halal-friendly and 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 across India · Cash on delivery · 7-day return.
Frequently asked questions
What does Mitti (Petrichor) attar 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 and halal?
Yes — like every Flora Five attar, this is a concentrated perfume oil with no alcohol, so it's halal-friendly and fine to wear for prayers. 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.
At Flora Five, all our attars are meticulously crafted to maintain their authenticity and purity. Each blend is 100% oil-based and free from alcohol, ensuring a rich, long-lasting scent experience.
To preserve the integrity of our attars and protect them from contamination or loss of their distinctive scent profiles, we incorporate essential, non-toxic regulatory substances like antioxidants. These carefully chosen components ensure the longevity and stability of your attar without compromising safety.
While no additional ingredients in our formulations are inherently harmful, we recommend patch testing before full use to rule out any potential allergies. At Flora Five, your safety and satisfaction are as important as the elegance of our fragrances.
