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How We Reimagined Perfume Part 2: The Approach
Arpit Kaushik Arpit Kaushik

How We Reimagined Perfume Part 2: The Approach

In Part 1 of our series, we explored how Prem Rouge reimagines the perfume bottle itself. Now, let's look at how we approached the broader aspects of creating a fragrance—from packaging philosophy to ingredient selection.

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How We Reimagined Perfume Part 1: Rethinking the Vessel
Arpit Kaushik Arpit Kaushik

How We Reimagined Perfume Part 1: Rethinking the Vessel

While the perfume industry has seen many innovations in scent creation and marketing approaches over the years, certain foundational elements have remained consistent. At Dilli House, we saw an opportunity to explore these established patterns. We asked ourselves: what elements of traditional perfumery could be reconsidered to create something that better aligns with contemporary values and needs? What if we approached perfume with fresh eyes?

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The Gentle Art of Accepting Limitations
Arpit Kaushik Arpit Kaushik

The Gentle Art of Accepting Limitations

We live in a world that tells us anything is possible. That with enough determination and grit, we can do anything we set our minds to. I'm not questioning that advice. But sometimes, the wisest path forward is to accept our limitations—not as defeat, but as a doorway to something better…

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The Power of a Brief
Arpit Kaushik Arpit Kaushik

The Power of a Brief

Before the first drop of essence, before the careful blending of oils, every fragrance begins with words on paper. We call this a brief…

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Why Batch 001 Matters So Much
James Matthews James Matthews

Why Batch 001 Matters So Much

Sometimes the most meaningful journeys begin with a pause—an unexpected moment that makes you see everything differently

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It Started with a Scent
James Matthews James Matthews

It Started with a Scent

Some memories stay with you forever. Mine began in a terraced garden in Kashmir. I was nine, standing in Chashme Shahi…

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