The Spiritual Significance of Fragrances
What is the spiritual significance of fragrance? How does scent affect emotions? What does psychology say about scent? How does scent influence behavior? Read on to find out the answers!
Dukhni Blog: A Window into Arabic Perfumery
Oud - The holy scent of Ramadan
The holy month of Ramadan is synonymous with prayer and hospitality. Ramadan is a month devoted to prayer, recitation of the Quran, family gatherings and it is an occasion to...
5 Different Benefits of Burning Bakhoor during Ramadan!
The holy month of Ramadan is all about spirituality and family. Its a time of reflection, introspection and hospitality. Burning bakhoor is an important culture and custom that has...
Ramadan with Dukhni Fragrances
Ramadan is a holy month dedicated to prayer and spirituality. Purification of one's mind and heart is at the very essence of Ramadan. There are a lot of traditions associated...
7 Ways to Enjoy Arabic Oud Bakhoor Incense
Arabs love burning incense and they indulge in burning copious amounts. Here are some ways to enjoy burning ‘bakhoor’. Burn bakhoor while relaxing- you can unwind with a cup...
Smells like nostalgia: Why do scents evoke memories?
The smell of saltwater wafts through the air. Suddenly, you recall childhood summers spent at the beach. Or maybe it's a whiff of Bakhoor, or the scent of the attar...
3 Most Favourite Spice Scents
Ever been curious about the most popular spices - loved for their scents not just their taste? See how we blend these into our secret family recipes- some subtle and...
Get rid of Cigarette Smell
Bakhoor, also known as incense, is a traditional method for removing unpleasant odors and adding a pleasant scent to a room. It is made from natural ingredients such as wood...
The invigorating smell of Lemongrass
Lemongrass fragrance is a fresh, citrusy scent that is often used in perfumes, candles, and other scented products. It is derived from the lemongrass plant, which is native to tropical...
Who Invented Bakhoor?
Thousands of years ago, bakhoor first originated with Arabia's nomadic tribes, who upon setting up camp, would burn agarwood chips to both fragrance the air and deter insects. Years later, the...
Is the scent of Muattar more effective than Bakhoor?
Muattar is a type of bakhoor, made of hand picked wood chips that have been cured in essential oils and various aromatics extracts, botanical extracts, spices, resins and woods. Regular...
Different Ways to burn Bakhoor! and some common mistakes
Bakhoor is the Arabic word for ‘incense’ and there are several ways in which you can burn bakhoor. We will look at all the different ways that you can burn...
Can you make bakhoor at home? Can you eat bakhoor?
The short answer is yes and no! Bakhoor is the Arabic word for ‘incense’. Traditionally, bakhoor used to be made at home in the kitchen so it is possible. Many...
How to choose your favourite Arabic Incense?
Bakhoor is the Arabic word for incense. Bakhoor comes in all sorts of different forms, shapes and fragrances. Just as you carefully choose your perfume its important to choose your...
How to Eliminate Cooking Smells?
The aroma of food is fantastic but not when it lingers through your home and throughout the day! Do you agree? Many spices and other ingredients like onions and garlic...
3 Top tips to ensure you always smell good!
We all know that body odour is natural yet it’s a bit repulsive. When a nice smelling person walks into the room, or greets you, you have to admit that...