Sethi Dynasty of Peshawar

Sethi Dynasty of Peshawar — A Scent Honouring a Legendary Legacy

This collection is personal. Created in honour of the my maternal ancestors — the Sethi family of Peshawar — this collection celebrates my roots and preserves a remarkable piece of history.

The Sethis were a 19th-century trading dynasty whose empire stretched from Peshawar to Russia and Central Asia. Their greatest legacy is architectural: they were the creative force behind Islamia College Peshawar and the extraordinary Sethi Mohalla — a street of seven grand havelis blending Gandharan and Central Asian design, now a World Heritage Site. Their wealth was wiped out overnight by the Bolshevik Revolution, but their name and buildings endure.

The Scent Profile

  • Top: Saffron — warm and opulent
  • Heart: Jasmine — rich and intoxicating
  • Base: Sandalwood, Amber & Oud — deep, resinous, enduring

A luxurious oriental fragrance as layered and storied as the dynasty itself. If you love oud-based scents or luxury oriental candles, this is unlike anything else in the Sikhana range.

Shop the Collection

Available as a scented candle, reed diffuser, room spray, pillow mist, diffuser oil drops, roll-on perfume, hand cream, body oil, and bath salts. A deeply meaningful gift — explore our luxury gift boxes or gift ideas for every budget.

Designed with Heritage in Mind

Label artwork inspired by the carved balconies and ornate facades of Sethi Mohalla, brought to life by Nida Zuberi, graduate of the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture, Karachi.

Sethi Dynasty of Peshawar. A family’s story, a city’s pride, a scent for the ages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Sikhana is committed to ethical sourcing, sustainable packaging and giving back to the communities that inspire our fragrances. We use recyclable and minimal packaging wherever possible, offer candle and diffuser refills to reduce waste, and actively support South Asian artisans and designers — including the artists behind our label designs.

All Sikhana products are beautifully presented and gift-ready. We also offer curated luxury gift boxes featuring a selection of our heritage scents, perfect for birthdays, Eid, weddings and corporate gifting. Browse our gift boxes collection for ready-made options. For platters we offer wrapping in tissue paper with a branded ribbon, if you require personalisation this can be arranged at an additional cost. Please contact us on contact@sikhana.uk if you would like to make something made as a bespoke order.

We ship across the UK and internationally. Free UK shipping is available on qualifying orders. Visit our shipping information page for full details on delivery times and international rates.

Yes we do work on a wholesale basis as well, for more information please visit the page which refers to wholesale.