Khus at Isak

Why is Khus a summer favourite scent in India?

Indulge in the Earthy Calm of Vetiver – Nature’s Own Perfume
Rooted in memories. Distilled with care. Bottled by ISAK.

They say scent is the strongest trigger of memory—and if you grew up in India, Khus (Vetiver) likely holds a special place in your summer memories. As children, we’d watch elders hang woven khus mats over doors and windows, dousing them with water as the hot breeze transformed into a cool, fragrant sigh of relief. That green, earthy smell filled every corner of the house—it was summer’s signature scent.

Khus wasn’t just a fragrance. It was a way of life.
It cooled our homes, calmed our minds, and even crept into summer drinks—refreshing sharbats tinted a soft green, offering an instant burst of coolness from within. From attars worn on festive days to the sweet scent of cooling perfumes in air coolers, Vetiver has always been India’s secret to surviving the sweltering heat with grace and aroma.
At ISAK Fragrances, we’ve grown up with these very memories. And it is this deep-rooted connection that inspires how we bring Vetiver to life today.

What is Vetiver (Khus)?
Vetiver is a tall, perennial grass native to India, but its real magic lies beneath the soil—in its aromatic roots. From these roots, a green-hued essential oil is extracted through steam distillation, producing a scent that is earthy, grounding, and profoundly calming. Long before modern perfumery, Vetiver was India’s all-natural cooler, purifier, and soul-soother.

Tradition Meets Craftsmanship at ISAK :
At ISAK, tradition is more than a sentiment—it is our foundation. Our family has been using distilled Vetiver for generations using the ancient deg-bhapka method—a process that involves slow distillation in copper vessels over a wood fire. This method is time-consuming, but it allows the full depth and complexity of the Vetiver root to unfold—earthy, woody, smoky, and undeniably nostalgic.
Every drop is handcrafted, in small batches, with ethical sourcing and old-world integrity. We don’t chase trends—we honour legacies. Our Vetiver-based attars and perfumes are a quiet nod to the past, reimagined for the modern connoisseur.

A Fragrance of India, Loved by the World :
ISAK is proudly Made in Lucknow, India—a city synonymous with royal fragrance traditions. From being featured on Shark Tank India to being awarded for our craft, our journey has been rooted in authenticity and passion. We don’t just bottle perfumes—we bottle stories, emotions, and echoes of our heritage. So, the next time you take in the scent of Vetiver/Khus from ISAK, you’re not just smelling a perfume.
You’re revisiting summer afternoons, listening to the trickle of water on khus mats, and sipping on chilled khus sharbat under a fan humming softly in the background.
ISAK’s Vetiver isn’t just a fragrance. It’s a feeling. A memory. A tradition reborn.
Let your senses trace their way back home.

Vetiver by ISAK
Butterflies In My Stomach :
Feel the flutter, Embrace the magic.
This fragrance is the olfactory embodiment of the First Spark of love—the nervous
excitement, playful banter, and delightful unpredictability. Butterflies in My Stomach
mirrors the duality of this stage, blending contrasting notes to reflect moments of doubt and bursts of carefree joy.

Cosmic Dance :
A vibrant, celestial citrus opening.
Intrepid, contemporary, intense, 'Cosmic Dance' syndicates the secret of the future with the love of the past. This exotic unisex fragrance with the breezy nature of sweet chocolatey oudh with leather, bergamot, Vetiver & tobacco, is perfect for weddings or parties. Glittering aesthetic, satiating & enunciating.
Cosmic Dance signifies the very essence of today’s ambitious and proficient men and
women.

Memoirs Of Love :
Cherish the spark. Relive the magic.
This fragrance is a celebration of lasting love—a union of familiarity and renewed passion, of timeless memories and the thrill of rediscovery. Memoirs of Love is a sweet, romantic blend that whispers of destiny and eternal togetherness.

5th & Always :
This fragrance is an eternal gender fluidic perfume, that never fails to stimulate the men or women around. This romantic perfume is perfect to wear on all occasions. It suits anyone with a penchant for everything chic and stylish. The perfume takes the classic rose and imaginatively translates it into an effervescent perfume: seductive, natural, and sexy.

Adding Vetiver in our fragrances is a connection to our roots.
It’s a reminder of slow living.
It’s nature in a bottle.

Ready to experience India’s summer soul in a fragrance?
Vetiver Fragrance in a bottle.

FAQ at Vetiver - :

- What is Khus (vetiver), and why does it feel so refreshing in summer?
Khus (vetiver) is a fragrant grass whose roots are steam-distilled into an earthy, green essential oil. Rooted deeply and thriving in heat, its extract has natural cooling properties that instantly freshen up the air—much like traditional Khus mats that cool homes when spritzed with water.

- What makes Khus ideal for summer use?
Khus (vetiver) has natural cooling properties that make it perfect for Indian summers. Its earthy, grounding scent not only calms the senses but also helps lower body heat when used in perfumes, attars or home diffusers.