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Khus Attar (Vetiveria Zizanoides)

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Chrysopogon zizanioides · Alcohol-Free Attar

Khus (Vetiver) Attar

Khus Attar is a deeply exotic, earthy alcohol-free attar from vetiver roots (Chrysopogon zizanioides), evoking roots and wet soil, prized across Indian summers for its cooling, calming character.

At Kush Aroma Exports, our khus attar is distilled with care at our facility in Kannauj, India’s historic perfume capital. As one of India's trusted essential oil manufacturers, wholesalers, suppliers and exporters, we supply every batch to a verifiable specification. Explore our full range of natural traditional Indian attars or browse our natural essential oils collection.

Quick Facts

Botanical NameChrysopogon zizanioides
SynonymVetiveria zizanioides
FamilyPoaceae
SourceRoots (see note)
OriginIndia
ProcessingDistillation into an oil base (attar)
ColourDark green
AromaExotic; roots and wet soil

Aroma Profile

Khus attar has a highly exotic fragrance reminiscent of roots and wet soil, deep, green and earthy. Soothing and cooling, it is the classic Indian summer aromatic.

Blends beautifully with

Khus attar blends beautifully with:

Rose Jasmine Sandalwood Ylang Ylang Lavender Cinnamon Clary Sage

The Cooling Root of Summer

Khus (vetiver) is widely cultivated across the tropics, its fragrant roots long treasured in India for their cooling character.

Woven into khus mats and distilled into attar, it has cooled and calmed Indian summers for generations.

Harvesting & Extraction

Khus attar is distilled from vetiver roots and received into a natural oil base, in the traditional attar method. Explore more in our natural traditional Indian attars collection.

Common Uses

Across perfumery, wellness and traditional practice, this oil is valued for:

  • Alcohol-free perfume — dab khus attar on pulse points for a long-lasting, skin-friendly fragrance.
  • Ritual & meditation — a traditional aromatic for prayer, puja, meditation and spiritual practice.
  • Perfumery & incense — a rich base for attar blends, agarbatti, bakhoor and fragrance compounds.
  • Cosmetics & body care — a natural fragrance note in creams, balms and body-care formulations.

Related Oils You May Like

For more earthy, grounding attars, explore related materials: Mitti Attar, Earth Soil Attar, Majmua 96+ Attar, Shamama Shahi Attar, our natural traditional Indian attars.

Caution: For external use only; keep away from the eyes and patch test before wider use. Store in dark glass, away from heat and sunlight, to preserve freshness and shelf life. Consult a professional if pregnant, nursing or under medical care.

Why Buy Khus Attar From Kush Aroma Exports

As a Government-recognised Star Export House and a trusted essential oil manufacturer, supplier, exporter and wholesaler of 100% pure essential oils from Kannauj, India, we offer khus attar in retail and bulk quantities, with worldwide shipping and quality you can verify.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is khus attar?
It is a deeply exotic, earthy alcohol-free attar from vetiver roots (Chrysopogon zizanioides).
What does it smell like?
It has a highly exotic fragrance reminiscent of roots and wet soil, deep, green and earthy.
Is it made from flowers or roots?
Khus attar is made from the fragrant roots of the vetiver grass, not its flowers.
What does it blend with?
It blends well with rose, jasmine, sandalwood, ylang ylang, lavender, cinnamon and clary sage.

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Typical Composition · Qualitative

Key Constituents

Khus attar carries vetiver’s deep, earthy root aromatics in a natural oil base. Qualitative note below; an attar is a perfume composition, not an essential oil.

ComponentTypical Character
ClassNote
Vetiverol / vetivone-type sesquiterpenesEarthy, woody — characteristic
ClassSesquiterpenes
Natural oil baseCarrier, fixative, long wear
ClassAttar base

Safety Summary

HazardsGenerally gentle; concentrated perfume.
ContraindicationsExternal use; patch test; keep from eyes.

Technical Notes

  • Data correction — The source said the attar is made from ‘freshly plucked khus flowers’. Khus (vetiver) attar is in fact distilled from the plant’s aromatic roots, which is what carries the fragrance. Corrected.
  • Botanical note — The accepted name is Chrysopogon zizanioides (formerly Vetiveria zizanioides).
  • Attar note — An attar (ittar) is a traditional alcohol-free, oil-based perfume, hydro-distilled in copper degs by the age-old deg-bhapka method and received into a natural base, classically pure sandalwood oil.
  • Use / evidence note — Uses are traditional and for fragrance, ritual and wellbeing; they are not medical claims.
Technical Disclaimer: The composition indicated above is qualitative and typical for this botanical; it does not constitute a Certificate of Analysis. Batch-specific GC/MS values vary with origin, harvest and distillation. For regulatory or formulation decisions, always refer to the batch-specific CoA supplied with your order.

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