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.Extreme noir is a metaphor for materials, a matrix that speaks of territory as well as matter, earth, and roots. this vertically structured scent is based on alchemy of wood; the scent first introduces the bitterness of grapefruit and the vivacity of pepper, cinnamon, lavender, bergamot and cardamom and of fresh spices. middle notes are carnation, iris, jasmine and geranium; base notes are leather, sandalwood, tonka bean, amber, musk, oakmoss, cedar and tobacco