Saffron...The most aromatic spice!
Add a touch of saffron to cooking and it turns the dish bright yellow. To perfume, it gives a sweet, earthy yet soft vibe. The sweet floral scent is nostalgic and...
Dukhni Blog: A Window into Arabic Perfumery
Why are Attars expensive? & Prophet Muhammad's favourite Attars!
Why are attars expensive? Attars are concentrated perfume oil with a natural base. These are free from alcohol and not diluted. The quality of the raw material and natural ingredients...
Beauty of Jasmine - Complex yet Balance!
The beauty of jasmine is plentiful and gracious. The top note fades and creates room for a warm resonant middle note. Jasmine epitomizes the best quality of a home - comfort! ...
Musk - A warm, living, subtle scent!
You would expect Musk to smell prominent and loud but quite the contrary its profound and elusive. Its like the scent of your skin, enhanced and amplified. Original animal musk...
Which bakhoor is best? And what bakhoor is used in Makkah?
Bakhoor is Arabic Incense. Often one of the key ingredients of bakhoor is Oud, also known as Agarwood. Oud is an exorbitantly expense plush wood and it is the distinct...
Oud: A Gift from Heaven
What is Oud? What is Oud made of? Where does Oud come? Is oud and agarwood same? Read on to find out!
Why the Rose is so special in the Arab World?
The power of roses is undeniable! They are one the most iconic and recognizable scents, often symbolizing love or royalty. In the Hadith, there's an account from Muhammad when he...
The Aromatic Saga Of Sandalia - History And Role In Modern-day Perfumery
A journey back in time. From the temples of Mysore in Southern India, beliefs of spiritual transcendence in Buddhism and Sufism, embalming stories of mummification in Egypt, medicinal significance in...
Does the burner you choose for your Arabic Bakhoor make a difference?
For those new to using and buying Arabic Oud Bakhoor Incense, this post discusses what the different ways are to burn Arabic Bakhoor Incense and how the way you choose...
The Enveloping Scent of Smokeless Bakhoor - By Ítalo Pereira
In a previous article, I discussed the different forms of body perfume used by people in the Arab culture, one of which is Bakhoor. The composition of these perfumes in...
Role Of Base Notes In Perfumery
It begins at the end. Perfumes are every bit as theatrical as they can get. When you start exploring the scents of different regions, you will start noticing the nuances brought...
Arabic Fragrances Vs. Western Perfumes
Fragrances are more than just a combination of different aromatic ingredients. It depicts culture, the spirit of the land, memories of the past, and beliefs of people passed on from...
The Middle East Through Bakhoor
Fragrances are valued and celebrated devoutly in the Arabic culture. From burning bakhoor at homes, markets and religious places, it is an odyssey of the deep-rooted culture of the Middle...
Burning Bakhoor while Preparing For Prayer
Prayer is a way of connecting with God, a higher being, or the Universe- wherever your belief lies. In Islam, prayer is often called namaaz or salah and is one...
What Are the 3 Notes In Fragrances?
A perfume or attar, just like humans, is made up of layers. Each layer evokes emotion and together forms an orchestrated piece of aromatic odyssey. These carefully forethought layers are...
What Is Attar And Is It Same As Perfume?
The essence of any aromatic flora and fauna is attar. The word attar is an Arabic term translating to scent or fragrance. A perfume oil, attar is made by a...