Roses, henna, essential oil in India’s perfume capital: eighth-generation maker starts a scent tour in Kannauj, his hometown

Despite its rich and fragrant history, Kannauj – three hours from Agra, and the capital of North India during the reign of Emperor Harshavardhan (AD590 to 647) – receives few tourists. But that could be about to change. Rows of fragrant essential oils at the perfume bar, which visitors can use to create their own … Read more