Dukhni Blog: A Window into Arabic Perfumery

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 w...

Oud is a deep and exorbitantly expensive aromatic wood with a surprising staying power. Oud is captivating and invites admiration in Arab, Chinese...

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 ...

A journey back in time. From the temples of Mysore in Southern India, beliefs of spiritual transcendence in Buddhism and Sufism, embalming stories ...

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 ho...

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...

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 star...

Fragrances are more than just a combination of different aromatic ingredients. It depicts culture, the spirit of the land, memories of the past, an...

Fragrances are valued and celebrated devoutly in the Arabic culture. From burning bakhoor at homes, markets and religious places, it is an odyssey ...

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 sala...

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....

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....