Michelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna now a perfumer

February 15, 2022 15:07

A signature 'Made in India' perfume inspired by Indian spices and traditional scents, developed in the country's perfume capital Kannauj was launched in New York, in a first of its kind effort to bring India's traditional fragrance industry to the global stage.

Zighrana, an Indian essence and wellness products company hailing from Kannauj, in collaboration with Michelin-star chef Vikas Khanna has made a foray in the global fragrance industry with the launch of its flagship perfume Vikas Khanna' by Zighrana".

The perfume, which draws inspiration from the world of Indian culinary, a first of its kind, was launched at the Consulate General of India in New York on Monday, as the country commemorates the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' to mark its 75th year of independence. Interestingly, the perfume was launched on Monday which was celebrated as Valentine's Day.

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