Chinmoy Mukherjee

"The Parramatta Perfumer" depicts the life of Chunmun Singh, born into a generations-old family of attar-makers in rural Punjab, India. From infancy, Chunmun is immersed in the sensory world of perfumery, learning the ancient art of distillation from his grandfather, Baba Ji, in a smoky workshop filled with the scents of roses, sandalwood, and earth. As he grows, he masters blending fragrances that capture Punjab's essence, innovating with local spices like cumin and fenugreek.
Amid village life marked by golden mustard fields and vibrant festivals, Chunmun falls in love with Simran, faces rivalry from a jealous perfumer named Ranjit, and employs Chanakya's strategies-Saam (persuasion), Daam (bribery), Dand (punishment), and Bhed (division)-to thwart sabotage and mend feuds. Marrying Simran and partnering with Ranjit, Chunmun dreams of expanding beyond Punjab, fulfilling Baba Ji's prophecy of carrying their scents across the seven seas.
Venturing to Sydney's International Scent Festival in Parramatta, Chunmun allies with Pakistani and Bangladeshi perfumers to dominate the competition, using the same ancient tactics to eliminate rivals through subtle persuasion, bribes, sabotage, and sown discord. Betrayal within the alliance leads to chaos, but Chunmun's cunning secures victory, launching his global brand "Singh & Singh." Blending Punjabi traditions with Australian elements like eucalyptus, he builds an empire of bespoke fragrances, from Sydney boutiques to international acclaim.
Years later, returning to Punjab, Chunmun reconciles his worldly success with his roots, creating a ultimate scent called "Mitti" that unites his heritage and experiences. In the end, surrounded by family in the golden fields, he passes the legacy to his daughter, realizing true fragrance lies in memory, soil, and continuity rather than conquest.