Dukhni Blog: A Window into Arabic Perfumery

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 recipe...

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 natura...

Lemongrass fragrance is a fresh, citrusy scent that is often used in perfumes, candles, and other scented products. It is derived from the lemongra...

Thousands of years ago, bakhoor first originated with Arabia's nomadic tribes, who upon setting up camp, would burn agarwood chips to both fragranc...

Muattar is a type of bakhoor, made of hand picked wood chips that have been cured in essential oils and various aromatics extracts, botanical extra...

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 po...

Bakhoor is the Arabic word for incense. Bakhoor comes in all sorts of different forms, shapes and fragrances. Just as you carefully choose your per...

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 li...

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 ...

Arabs love burning incense and they indulge in burning copious amounts. Here are some ways to enjoy burning ‘bakhoor’.   Burn bakhoor while relaxi...

Incense typically generates smoke and regularly inhaling this smoke can be harmful, especially for kids. But don’t let the smoke that regular incen...

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 ...