Inspirations

My inspiration for this summer's release is the trees from my childhood growing up in India. I have an affinity for trees, and when I close my eyes, the forms, colors, and shadows of two trees in particular arise in...

My inspiration for this summer's release is the trees from my childhood growing up in India. I have an affinity for trees, and when I close my eyes, the forms, colors, and shadows of two trees in particular arise in...

Jaya which in Sanskrit means a victory, is inspired by some paintings from the East created in the 1700s that show lovers in each other’s company. Two lovers in their royal dresses unite in an embrace under a flowering tree a victory over odds. Their attendants pour wine from an amphora and hold bowls overflowing with fruits in celebration.

Mantra which in Sanskrit means a spell, is inspired by paintings of ‘Nayika’ from the East created in the 1700s in which a woman is shown hurrying in the night to meet her lover in secret. Mantra depicts the spell of love.

Monsoon rains make a grand appearance with thunder and lightning. Mad winds rush from the sea. Arms outstretched you get drenched. It is the season of amorous blooms—the heady roses, divine jasmines, and oh, the opulent, mesmeric tuberoses! If this were a gala, you'd wear blooms and outshine the red carpet. This season is an aphrodisiac.

Nagpur, my hometown in India is close to the well-known tiger reserves of Pench, Tadoba, and Navegaon. To go into a jungle, into the tiger's territory, is an unforgettable experience. Just the resounding roar is enough to make one feel...

This perfume is inspired by my travel to Bhutan. In the ancient land of the Himalayas, the sun is about to rise. Fog envelops pines and firs. Close by, a river rushes—blue, fresh, and pure—a vein of glaciers. The air is wonderfully cold in your lungs. Dawn arrives and the mountains awaken. One by one, their peaks shine like gold. You stand in awe.