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Frequently Asked Questions

GAIA Parfums is a first niche, indie, artisanal perfume house based in Karachi, Pakistan, offering handcrafted fragrances made with natural and organic ingredients. We create handcrafted fragrances inspired by memories, poetry, heritage, and emotion. Every bottle is a story, an experience meant to be worn, remembered, and shared.

Yes. We believe in the beauty of nature and use carefully sourced natural and organic materials in all our perfumes, essential oils, absolutes, resins, and more. No parabens, no shortcuts, just pure, honest perfumery.

Every GAIA Parfums creation/perfumes are designed and handcrafted in Karachi, Pakistan. Every scent is designed by perfumer Anas Sabrani, with creative direction by Ovais Saleem. It’s a homegrown process, from concept to bottle. We proudly blend traditional methods with contemporary artistry.

GAIA Parfums stands out by combining:

  • Natural perfumery with a commitment to sustainability
  • Storytelling-based collections inspired by history, poetry, and emotion
  • Small-batch production, ensuring quality and exclusivity
  • deep connection with cultural heritage, showcased in collections like The Islamic Heritage Series and The City Archives

We tell stories through scent, rooted in culture, memory, and emotion. Our collections are poetic, thoughtful, and built on the values of craftsmanship, sustainability, and timeless beauty.

Yes, GAIA Parfums is attentive of the specific requirements of people with sensitive skin. The use of organic ingredients and avoidance of common allergens and irritants are priorities when formulating our fragrances. However, as the sensitivity of the skin may vary from person to person, we recommend doing a patch test prior to applying the perfume to your skin.

GAIA Parfums was never meant to be mass-produced. Every fragrance we create is blended in small, carefully crafted batches using natural ingredients, many of which are seasonal, rare, or difficult to source consistently. When something goes out of stock, it’s often because we’re waiting for the right harvest or a specific raw material to meet our quality standards.

As for discontinued scents: sometimes, a perfume completes its journey. It may be a creative decision, or simply a matter of ingredients we can no longer ethically or sustainably source. We prefer to let our fragrances live and fade with dignity, rather than compromise their soul.

We understand it can be disappointing, which is why we always encourage our collectors to stay connected through our newsletter or social channels. You’ll be the first to know if a beloved scent returns or if a new story is about to begin.

Yes, GAIA Parfums is attentive of the specific requirements of people with sensitive skin. The use of organic ingredients and avoidance of common allergens and irritants are priorities when formulating our fragrances. However, as the sensitivity of the skin may vary from person to person.

Our perfumes are high-concentration parfum extracts, so they tend to last anywhere from 8 to 12 hours depending on your skin chemistry, the weather, and how you wear them. We aim for both presence and longevity. We suggest applying it at pulse points such as wrists or neck to increase its longevity and projection.

Apply on clean, moisturized skin, especially on pulse points like the wrists, neck, and inner elbows. For a stronger trail, lightly mist your clothes or hair. Just remember: don’t rub the fragrance in; let it bloom naturally.

Absolutely! Finding your ideal fragrance should be an intimate process, so we offer samples so you can explore our wide selection of perfumes and find what works for you. These samples come in handy vials so that you can try them on your skin throughout the day, plus we provide detailed descriptions and notes for every fragrance to help inform your decision-making process.

Yes! At GAIA Parfums we are pleased to be an animal cruelty-free and vegan brand. We never test on animals and do not include animal-derived ingredients in any of our fragrances. Our ethical practices align perfectly with compassion and sustainability values of sustainability – something which our perfumes embody beautifully!

Yes, several of our perfumes are listed on Fragrantica.com, and more listings are continuously being added. We encourage our customers to leave reviews and share their experiences.

You can shop directly on our official website:
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