Trees that fill the air with heavenly aromas

Aug9,2025

Famous for its warm, woody, and soothing fragrance, used in perfumes and incense

Sandalwood (Santalum album)

Emits a sweet, exotic floral aroma, especially at night.

Champak (Magnolia champaca)

Releases a delicate fragrance during the evening and early morning.

Parijat / Night-Flowering Jasmine (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis) 

Known for its intoxicating tropical scent, often used in garlands and temple offerings.

Frangipani (Plumeria)

Produces tiny flowers with a pleasantly intense aroma.

Mimusops elengi (Bakul Tree) 

The bark and leaves release a warm, spicy fragrance.

Cinnamon Tree (Cinnamomum verum)

Offers a fruity, apricot-like scent that perfumes entire gardens.

Sweet Olive (Osmanthus fragrans) – 

Gives off a fresh, lemony fragrance from its leaves.

Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) 

Blooms at night with a sweet, lingering scent.

Indian Cork Tree (Millingtonia hortensis)