Heritage
A house, in its own words
The story of Aeronot starts in the final year of Akshay Raina’s university studies in 2018. With only ten thousand rupees of personal capital, he secured a small production run of two hundred bottles at a local factory owned by a friend. The initial launch focused on a handful of scents that reflected his travels and the cultural mix of his upbringing. Early press coverage from Indiaretailing confirms the modest start and the founder’s name, anchoring the brand’s origin in a genuine entrepreneurial effort rather than a corporate rollout. In 2019 Aeronot released two early fragrances, "November" and "Sky Cry," which helped the fledgling house gain a foothold among niche perfume enthusiasts. The following year, the brand introduced "Oud Cashmere," a composition that combined rich oud with soft cashmere notes, signaling a willingness to experiment with both natural and synthetic materials. 2022 marked a prolific period: Aeronot launched "The Might of Africa," a scent inspired by the continent’s vast landscapes, "Aqua Cordelia," a marine‑fresh fragrance, and "Tuscany Brunch," a bright, citrus‑driven perfume that evoked Italian countryside mornings. These releases demonstrated the brand’s expanding geographic imagination. In 2024 Aeronot added four new creations—"Island Nights in Ibiza," "Treasures of the Indian Empire," "Amber Sunsets Over Bombay" and "White Umbrellas by the Ocean"—each tied to a distinct locale and cultural reference. The same year the house opened a concept store and café on MG Road, a space that showcases its bottles alongside visual art and serves as a gathering point for fragrance lovers. Social media posts from August 2025 show the store’s galleries and its role as a cultural hub. Throughout its growth, Aeronot has remained privately owned, with no public funding rounds reported. The brand’s trajectory—from a college‑room idea to a multi‑city presence—illustrates how a focused vision and low‑budget start can evolve into a recognizable name within the niche perfume community. Aeronot frames scent as a narrative bridge between places and people. The founder’s early statement about bringing French perfumery together with Paris couture fashion culture informs the brand’s ongoing dialogue between Western technique and Indian storytelling. Rather than chasing market trends, Aeronot selects themes that reflect personal journeys—whether the heat of an African sunrise or the quiet of a Bombay evening. The house values authenticity, sourcing ingredients that can be traced to their origin and pairing them with modern synthetics to achieve balance. Each fragrance arrives with a brief description that situates the scent within a specific moment, encouraging wearers to imagine themselves within that scene. This approach aligns with a broader niche‑perfume movement that treats fragrance as an immersive experience rather than a mere accessory. Aeronot’s commitment to transparency appears in its public sharing of launch dates and ingredient inspirations, allowing collectors to follow the brand’s creative arc without relying on vague superlatives.