SHAMA BROTHERS & PERFUMERS A Perfumed History for Shama The history of Shama Perfumes begins in the classic period of the "Mughal Empire"or, more precisely, during the reign of "Shahjehan". It was a time of extravagance, marked by grand durbars, sumptuous feasts, architectural masterpieces and exquisite paintings. The Empire was in cultural overdrive, and Mughal royalty was its prime mover, pulling out the stops to serve its passion for selfindulgence. Among its myriad obsessions, attar enjoyed a special place. This uniquely Indian perfume, distilled and concocted by master perfumers, came in a range of scents to suit every occasion.. It could be worn in the boudoir or the banquet hall, by courtiers or courtesans.It could enliven an ordinary day, or make a night enchanting. Not surprisingly, it proved irresistible to the sybarites of the day, including the Emperor and his celebrated wife, the Empress Mumtaz Begum.Black shams wafts like a breeze through the dunes of a desert. the fragrance seduces with classic middle eastern incense notes topping a heart of mysterious oud and the sweetness and depth of amber. the lingering soft musky base notes leave a final memory of the sweet seduction