Bakhoor is a form of incense (powder, wood chips, and solid wood) that has been soaked in perfume oil and mixed with other natural ingredients such as natural resin and essential oils to release fragrant smoke in the surroundings. It is very popular in the Middle East.

What is the difference between Attar and Perfume?

Attars are fragrances in 'oil' form while perfumes are 'spray' form. Attar perfumes are concentrated natural fragrances derived from botanical sources in form of base oil. While perfumes typically come in spray form as they contain alcohol.

What is Attar made out of?

Attar is a natural perfume oil derived from botanical sources, such as flowers (jasmine, rose, sandalwood and more), herbs, spices, or barks. Oils can also be expressed by chemical means but generally natural perfumes which qualify as Attars are distilled naturally.

How do you store Attar?

We recommend that you store fragrance oils in a cool dark place away from light and heat.

What is the shelf life of Attar?

Approximately 2 years. When stored properly, fragrance and flavor oils have a stable shelf life of 2 years. Fragrance and flavor oils do not need to be refrigerated.

How can I make my Attar long lasting?

To make it last for the whole day, apply a small drop on the wrists, back of your ears, neck and other pulse points. The fragrance intensifies with the heat of your body causing it to last the whole day.

What is the difference between Perfume and Eau de Parfum?

Eau De Parfum is historically genderless, used to describe both men’s and women’s fragrances. It contains 15 – 20 percent pure perfume essence and lasts for about five to eight hours.Perfume is the most concentrated and expensive of all fragrance options. Slightly oilier, perfume, or parfum, is composed of 20 to 30 percent pure perfume essence. A single application of perfume can last up to 24 hours.

Incense is a smoke-emitting substance. It’s made of natural materials that can be burned to create a fragrant, aromatic smoke. Different kinds of incense have different scents and materials. Some examples are cedar or rose. Some are made with resins, while others are made with powders. Incense is used to freshen up the scent of indoor areas, for spiritual purposes, for health, and more.

What is the difference between an Electric and Charcoal burner?

An electric burner is an easy and convenient way to burn incense. It simply needs a power source and incense and you are good to go. However, the charcoal burner is the traditional way of burning incense. Although, it requires a few more steps than the electric burner, it is still the more efficient one. You need to light the charcoal first and wait for it to get hot. Then you add the incense and enjoy the fragrance.

Where should I spray my perfume to last longer?

To make your scent last longer, choose a couple of pulse points. These are warm areas that'll help diffuse the fragrance across your entire body.Your pulse points on your body include: • Your wrists • Inside your elbows • On your neck • Below your midriff • Behind your knees

Do I have to buy a new lighter once the gas finishes?

No, we have butane gas refills available on the website which you can purchase and use on your present lighter.

Can I use the jet flame lighter for baking?

Yes, you can use your jet flame lighter or torch to caramelize the top of your desserts.

Can the rechargeable burner be used in the car?

Yes, our rechargeable incense burners can easily be used in the car.

What is Loban used for?

Loban is being used since ages in Islam for fumigating houses, mosques and other surroundings.

Loban which is also known as guggal dhoop. bakhoor, bukhur, benzoin etc. in different languages is made from the resin of loban tree which is extracted by making incision in the stem or bark of the tree.

What is Bakhoor?

June 30, 2020
Posted by Momin Alam

We at Souk Galleria offer an array of products alongside our many fashion lines that will benefit you physically, mentally, and spiritually. Among those products is Bakhoor. Often sold as either wood chips or in capsule, balls, solid bar chocolate 🍫 and powder form, Bakhoor offers a pathway to wellness on all fronts.

Bakhoor makes uses or a range of natural ingredients, with Oud, or Agarwood, being among the most prominent in most cases. Bakhoor has been a part of Islamic ritual for centuries, but it offers an array of benefits, not all of which are related to spirituality.

Calming The Mind

Many of us are tied back by feelings of fear or stresses that weigh down massively on us. The fragrances that Bakhoor releases help to calm your mind and ease these feelings. You will often find that a few minutes of sitting in an atmosphere enlightened by Bakhoor can go a long way towards helping you get your mind in order. As such, it is great for helping you to confront life’s problems and come up with suitable solutions.

Harmony and Balance

When you feel out of balance you find that your life becomes chaotic. You can’t get a handle on your emotions. You may even find that your home environment falls out of balance, contributing to the issue. Bakhoor is a solution for many. Again, it comes down to Bakhoor’s ability to calm the mind. It helps you to take a step back and get your life in order. In doing so, it allows for a more prosperous and healthy existence.

Inspiring Creativity with Bakhoor Use

Many look to Bakhoor as a means to inspire themselves and get in touch with their creative sides. A lot of people use it alongside activities that are designed to free the mind and allow it to explore its creative depths. For example, Bakhoor is great for use alongside meditation. It helps you achieve the mindset needed to make the most out of the activity. Many also find its relaxing nature to be ideal for other creative endeavours, such as writing or creating art.

Creating a Link to God

It is said that the smoke from Bakhoor carries with it the prayers that you make to God. That is why Bakhoor has been such a popular fixture in so many Islamic households for centuries. Bakhoor opens the door to increased spiritual awareness and helps you to communicate with God openly. That is one of the many reasons why Islamic families have traditional burned Bakhoor on Thursdays, which is often seen as the holiest of the weekdays in the Muslim faith.

The Medical Benefits

What about the physical benefits of Bakhoor that we mentioned at the top of the article. There are plenty. Beyond helping you achieve mental and spiritual clarity, Bakhoor can help with a number of minor physical ailments. It is a diuretic and it has antimicrobial properties. Many who struggle with breathing problems, such as asthma, find that Bakhoor can relieve the symptoms and help them to breathe more comfortably. Beyond that, those with epilepsy often experience a similar soothing of their symptoms when using Bakhoor.

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How Bakhoor Smell like?

Bakhoor is also known as Luxurious Scent. Bakhoor covers mamool, maboos, muattar and mabthooth. It must be burnt by using charcoal to release woody sweet-smelling aroma.

Bakhoor can be used in offices, homes and events.