- Adill Ali Perfumer:
Adill Ali is a self - taught perfumer who has made a mark in the world of fragrance. In 2024, he founded the brand Hunayn London, which has a unique and meaningful origin. The brand is named after the site of a significant battle in Islamic history, where a Muslim army led by the prophet Muhammad achieved a remarkable victory over a much larger pagan army in 630, an event even recounted in the Quran.
Adill Ali's approach to perfumery is deeply rooted in nature. He creates his fragrances using natural oils and absolutes. Each scent he crafts is not just a simple combination of aromas but rather a complex narrative. It tells stories of unique journeys, adventures in the pursuit of ingredients, and his personal exploration of natural materials and how they interact with one another. In essence, every fragrance from Hunayn London holds a story within its blend.
For example, the fragrance "Asubuhi" is a prime illustration of his artistry. The name, meaning "morning" in Swahili, pays homage to the city of Mombasa. Inspired by the tales of the 14th - century Moroccan traveler Ibn Battuta, who visited Mombasa and described its hospitable people, bustling port, and air filled with the scents of spices and exotic goods, Adill Ali aimed to capture the morning sensations of his childhood. The fragrance combines notes like tuberose, ylang - ylang, and chamomile, which represent the lush flora of the region, along with exotic spices and galbanum that symbolize Mombasa's historic role in the spice trade. The result is a green and floral scent that truly evokes the feeling of nature awakening, with green bitter galbanum, spicy ginger softened by chamomile, and the damp green of violet leaves creating the scent of dew - covered morning grass.
Another fragrance, "Silk Dunes", captures the essence of a serene desert. It blends the warmth of cinnamon with the delicate heart of rose from Malaysia, and adds depth with Malaysian oud. Saffron and other spices evoke the last light of day, and as the fragrance develops, mysore sandalwood and leather emerge, grounding the scent in ancient traditions and earthy warmth. This fragrance takes the wearer on a journey into the soul of the desert, where time seems to slow down, and the world fades into a peaceful silence.
Adill Ali's work with Hunayn London has introduced a new perspective to the world of perfumery, combining rich cultural references, a deep connection to nature, and a narrative approach to fragrance creation. His brand invites people to explore and find their own stories within the world of Hunayn, where each fragrance is not just a scent but a complete olfactory journey.
