SHIKARA
SHIKARA
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Key Notes:
Peppermint, Lily, Amber, Oud, Cedar wood, Basil, Morning Dew
What does "Shikara" mean?
Shikara (शिकारा) refers to the elegant wooden boats that drift across the lakes of Kashmir.
They are symbols of calm, romance, and still beauty floating gently beneath lotus blooms and Himalayan skies.
Scent Profile: Fresh · Aquatic · Balsamic · Woody
Note from the Perfumer: Shikara is 'Serenity on the Lake'
"Shikara is my attempt to bottle a summer breeze." It's inspired by mornings on a Lake surrounded by botanical valleys when the air is still, the water sparkles, and everything feels suspended in peace. I wanted this scent to feel like a quiet ride across the water: fresh, blooming, and full of sunlight and whisper of basil. Shikara is bright yet grounding.
A scent to wear when you want to feel weightless. Shikara invites you in the calm, and keeps you there.
What's in the Box?
- 35 ml artisanal fragrance bottle with a handwritten poem etched on one side
- A keepsake box with batik
- Mini Folk art that you can frame/hang
- Founder Note
Questions & Answers
What does Shikara smell like?
Shikara opens with a cool burst of peppermint and morning dew that immediately feels like a breath of open air. The heart blooms with delicate lily and fresh basil, while the base of amber, oud, and cedarwood grounds the scent in warmth and depth. It is fresh, aquatic, and balsamic — like a summer breeze over a serene lake.
Is Shikara a good summer perfume?
Yes — Shikara is specifically designed as a summer and warm-weather fragrance. Its aquatic, clean freshness makes it one of the best summer perfumes for women and men who want something distinctive and non-generic. Several customers have called it their "summer in a bottle."
How long does Shikara last?
Shikara is an Eau de Parfum with good sillage and longevity. Most customers report 6–8 hours of wear, with the woody base notes lingering on skin and clothing into the evening.
Is Shikara unisex?
Yes. Its fresh aquatic profile works beautifully on all genders. Several of our customers wear it as a couple's shared fragrance.
What does the name "Shikara" mean?
Shikara refers to the elegant wooden boats that drift across the lakes of Kashmir — symbols of calm, romance, and still beauty beneath lotus blooms and Himalayan skies. This perfume was inspired by those serene mornings on the water.
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Small Batch, Big Soul
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Family-Run, Heart-Driven
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Secure, Sincere
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Rooted in Earth, Raised in Ritual
Let customers speak for us
An amazing well blended fragrance. Serenity and calmness in a bottle. Highly recommended!
I absolutely LOVE Rani Pink!!! My first Mitti was Shikara, and I received a sample of Rani with that purchase. I knew I would be upgrading to a full bottle! Mitti's fragrances are beautiful, and they take great pride in their work, and it shows!!! A+++++
This is not my normal scent profile but Shikara is such a gorgeous scent, I can’t help but love it. A lovely spring fragrance. Shipping was fast and I’m excited to try different scents by Mitti!
Wonderful aquatic. This is very different from your typical blue designer aquatic and im expecting a lot of compliments with this one
Came across this at a shop, searching for two weeks for my summer scent — this was a no brainer !! It is sophisticated, absolutely original, feels like floating, aquatic, and like light pouring in. I will be wearing this constantly :)
I had such an amazing experience with Mitti- I first met them at FUMED where I was welcomed and made to feel so special! The online store is much the same… beautiful cards and stunning illustrations, bright colors- joyful! Can’t wait to add a few more to my collection
This perfume is described as traditional and it lives up to it- the rose is blended so perfectly with incense and sandalwood… it wraps around you and comforts. It reminds me very much of Indian Rose Incense I burned in the 90’s- it takes me back there- stunning!
