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.Shama thought about creating a perfume that was "as clear as spring water", combining the spray of a waterfall, the fragrance of flowers, and the scent of springtime forest. golden women is an aquatic floral scent with transparent notes of lotus, freesia and cyclamen and juicy melon. the middle note of peony, lily and carnation reveals the perfume's character. the end note is a refined woody scent with the notes of cedar, sandal, musk and amber