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...
Dukhni Blog: A Window into Arabic Perfumery
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...
How to Smell Good: 3 Tips to Always Smell Amazing!
We've all experienced it: the captivating power of a delightful scent. A person who smells amazing leaves a lasting impression, and there's no denying the allure of a captivating fragrance....
Is Burning Incense Safe for Kids?
Incense typically generates smoke and regularly inhaling this smoke can be harmful, especially for kids. But don’t let the smoke that regular incense generates deter you from making your home...
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...
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...
The quickest & most effective way to calm your mind and body!
Here are 4 ways to self soothe: - a warm drink - a chat with a trusted friend - slow breathing or meditation - a scent of perfume you associate...
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...