Arabic Fragrances Vs. Western Perfumes
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...
Dukhni Blog: A Window into Arabic Perfumery
The Middle East Through Bakhoor
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...
Burning Bakhoor while Preparing For Prayer
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...
What Are the 3 Notes In Fragrances?
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...
The Secret to Why Arabs always smell so good!
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...
6 Ways to Make Your Perfume Last Longer
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...
7 Awesome ways to Use Mist Sprays!
Mist Sprays are scented sprays that can be used to fragrance any space. The Dukhni Natural Mist Sprays, commonly also known as faraash, are especially made without any alcohol and...
What Is Attar And Is It Same As Perfume?
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...
What is Kasturi?
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...