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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Your signature is unique to you, and so can your fragrance be! Layering is the art of verbatim layering multiple scents to create a unique perfume. Now, it doesn’t just...
Ever felt that your perfume wears off fairly quickly? Do you feel that by the end of the day you aren’t smelling great? There is nothing worse than being put...
Ever wished your home could smell as delightful as a serene garden? Mist sprays offer a simple yet powerful solution. These versatile scented sprays can instantly elevate the ambiance of...
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...
The Mellow Yet Mighty Musk Everybody thinks of musk as manly or too strong of a fragrance, but you’ll be surprised that it’s actually soft and nuanced! Musk, common ingredient...
Bakhoor is the Arabic word for incense. Oud, attar, bakhoor are often used interchangeably and confused with each other. For clarity on the differences read What is Oud? & What is Bakhoor? Bakhoor can...
Fragrances have strong emotional associations. The way you smell and what you smell outside can evoke from soft to a sublime range of emotions within you! Rightly why attars are regarded as...
The ‘wood of the Gods’, oud is an olfactive experience like no other! It is regarded as transcendental to a higher self, thus its use in religious ceremonies and during prayer. So,...