Dukhni Blog: A Window into Arabic Perfumery

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 ...

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 q...

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 am...

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 an...

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...