Kabir Varma
Kabir covers the men's fragrance beat and personalized gifting — what to give, what to skip, and why the cologne cliché is finally dying.
Stories by Kabir
Personalized Perfume Gifts: Why a DIY Kit Beats a Designer Bottle
Why gifting a DIY perfume kit is more meaningful than a pre-bottled designer fragrance — the smartest couple, anniversary and corporate gift idea of the year.
Best Perfume for Men in India: Beyond the Cologne Cliché
Why the marine, sporty fragrance template is finally dying — and what thoughtful Indian men are wearing, blending and gifting instead.
The Best Winter Perfumes for India: Warm, Slow, and Made to Linger
The best winter perfumes for India lean on warm base notes — oud, sandalwood, amber, vanilla, saffron, tobacco. Cool weather slows evaporation, so heavier oriental and woody fragrances that feel too much in summer suddenly wear beautifully in December.
The Best Perfume Gifts for Parents: Thoughtful Ideas That Actually Land
The best perfume gift for parents is something they would never buy for themselves — warm, familiar, made-in-India, and personal enough to feel chosen rather than picked off a shelf. Attars, sandalwood-based blends, and personalised DIY kits work far better than generic branded bottles.