Scent Solutions
5 Effective Ways to Use Mist Sprays
on Mar 28 2022
Ever wished your home could smell as delightful as a serene garden? Mist sprays offer a simple yet powerful solution. These versatile scented sprays can instantly elevate the ambiance of any space. Let's delve into some effective ways to use mist sprays to freshen up your home:
1. Linen Love: Fresh Sheets and Pillows
Bedroom: Before settling in for the night, mist your sheets and pillows with a soothing fragrance. This will create a relaxing atmosphere and help you drift off to sleep.
Guest Welcome: For a welcoming touch, lightly mist your guest bed linens with a fresh and inviting scent.
2. Room Refreshment: A Quick Burst of Fragrance
Post-Cleaning Boost: After cleaning your home, give it a final touch with a few sprays of mist. It not only eliminates unpleasant odors but also leaves a lingering, pleasant scent.
Quickly tidy up for surprise guests: Use natural mists to create a lovely scent and make your space inviting before they arrive!
3. Fabric Freshening: Beyond Bed Linens
Sofas and Curtains: Mist your upholstered furniture and curtains to freshen them up and eliminate any lingering odors.
Car Interiors: Keep your car smelling fresh and inviting by misting the seats, carpets, and air vents.
4. Bathroom Bliss: A Spa-Like Experience
Towel Transformation: Spray your towels with a nice scent for a spa-like feel every time you get out of the shower.
Air Freshening: A few sprays of mist can help neutralize unpleasant bathroom odors and create a more pleasant atmosphere.
5. Kitchen Deodorizer: Banish Cooking Odors
Post-Meal Cleanup: After cooking, mist the air in your kitchen to eliminate any lingering food odors.
Garbage Disposal Freshener: For a quick and easy way to freshen your garbage disposal, mist a small amount down the drain.
Choosing the Right Fragrance:
Personal Preference: Select a fragrance that appeals to your senses and complements your home's decor.
Consider the Occasion: opt for calming scents for relaxation and energizing fragrances to boost your energy.
Check out our collection of oud-based mist sprays also called Attar Al Faraash that are blended with floral, fruity, woody, and spicy scents to instantly and effortlessly uplift any space and fill them with an Arabian charm. These mist sprays are multi-purpose and can be used as room and linen spray, air freshener, bathroom freshener, kitchen freshener, car spray and also on prayer mats! They are natural, non-toxic and alcohol free.
They are perfect for anyone who wants to add a touch of luxury and sophistication to their home. They are also a great gift for friends and family who appreciate fine fragrances.
By adding mist sprays into your daily routine, you can effortlessly transform your home into a fragrant oasis. Whether you're seeking relaxation, refreshment, or simply a pleasant ambiance, mist sprays offer a convenient and effective solution.
How and Why to use Bakhoor to Scent Your Hair?
on Feb 11 2022
Bakhoor is the Arabic word for incense. Arabs have been using bakhoor since decades to scent their homes. Their love for fragrances, perfume oils, attars and Oud is not new. Arabic Bakhoor was traditionally burned on a piece of hot coal. When the fragrant piece of bakhoor (infused with attar oil, herbs, flowers, Oud and other woods) is placed on the hot coal it generates smoke that smells wonderful.
Very quickly Arab women discovered, that if they put their wet hair above the bakhoor burner (with extreme care because you definitely don’t want to burn your hair) their hair dries very quickly and smells really good until the next wash. The hair absorbs and retains the scent from the smoke. You would have probably noticed that if people are smoking cigarettes around you, your hair will smell of cigarettes, or if you spend time cooking a very fragrant dish, your hair smells of food. Bakhoor works in much the same way!
If you want to try scenting your hair with bakhoor, we recommend 2 different ways of doing it.
Method 1: Light up a piece of coal till it is red hot. Carefully place it on a burner and put a piece of bakhoor on the coal. The coal will instantly start smoking. Carefully lean over, tilt your head and allow your hair to absorb the fragrant smoke. Gently lifting your hair over the smoke will allow for better absorption. Ensure to keep a safe distance between your hair and the coal.
Method 2: Light up a t light candle and place it in a Dukhni exotic burner. Place a piece of Dukhni bakhoor on the burner. Within minutes the fragrance will begin to disperse. There will be little, or no smoke generated but as the fragrance is diffusing, carefully lean over, tilt your head and allow the fragrance to weave through your hair. Gently combing your fingers through your hair will help your hair retain more scent. Ensure to keep a safe distance between your hair and the candle.
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Different Ways to burn Bakhoor! and some common mistakes
on Feb 11 2022
Bakhoor is the Arabic word for ‘incense’ and there are several ways in which you can burn bakhoor. We will look at all the different ways that you can burn bakhoor in this article and also point out some common mistakes that people make while burning bakhoor.
1. THE TRADITIONAL WAY:
The most common way of burning bakhoor, and the way it has been done since time immemorial is on coal. Here are the steps to follow:
Burn a charcoal disc on a flame until it is hot and burning through, a grey soot like ash on top is indicative that your coal is
Then carefully transfer this charcoal disc to the mabkhara (Incense burner).
Add bakhoor on this piece of hot coal and immediately you will smell the wonderful fumes spreading through your space.
You can carefully move the burner into different parts of your home or space during this
Remove the bakhoor after 15-20 min and discard it.
COMMON MISTAKES:
Allowing the bakhoor to continue to sit on the coal for longer than 20min will give you a burning
The bakhoor piece itself is not flammable and should not be heated or burned
2. WITH AN ELECTRIC BURNER:
This is one of the easiest and most convenient ways to burn bakhoor.
Plug in your electric burner
Place the bakhoor on top of the plate
Usually we recommend putting a piece of foil on the plate as many types of bakhoor melt and can be messy
Unfortunately this cannot be moved while the bakhoor is burning
Unplug after 15-20 min and enjoy the scent!
COMMON MISTAKES:
Allowing the piece of bakhoor to sit on the plate for more than 20-30 min will give you a burning smell.
3. ON A DUKHNI BURNER:
This is slow, easy and convenient, but is also doesn’t generate smoke like the above 2 ways of burning bakhoor.
Light a t-light candle and place it in the burner below the plate.
Put a piece of bakhoor on the plate.
COMMON MISTAKES:
The bakhoor piece itself cannot be burned
Placing other brands of bakhoor that could melt on the burner, can be dangerous and must not be
This method is ideal in a closed environment.
In conclusion, burning bakhoor is a time-honored tradition that adds a rich, aromatic layer to your space. Whether you choose the classic method using coal, the convenience of an electric burner, or the subtle, smoke-free option with a Dukhni burner, each technique has its unique benefits. However, to fully enjoy the captivating scents of bakhoor, it's essential to avoid common mistakes like overheating or using the wrong type of burner. With the right care and method, burning bakhoor can enhance your home, uplift your spirit, and offer a sensory journey rooted in centuries of tradition.
