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...
Dukhni Blog: A Window into Arabic Perfumery
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...
3 Top tips to ensure you always smell good!
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 that...
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! ...