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Bakhoor
Bakhoor is scented wood chips – traditionally agarwood soaked in fragrant oils – burned over charcoal or on an electric burner. It produces a dense, sweet smoke used across the Gulf and South Asia to perfume a home, clothing and hair before an occasion.
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About Bakhoor
How to burn bakhoor
On charcoal: light a charcoal disc in a heat-proof burner (a mabkhara or dani) and wait until it is covered in grey ash, then place one small piece of bakhoor on top. On an electric burner: switch it on, let the plate warm for a minute or two and add a piece. Either way, a small piece is enough to scent a room. Never leave a lit burner unattended.
Scenting clothes and hair
Hold a garment or scarf a safe distance above the rising smoke for a few seconds, or let the smoke drift through a wardrobe with the doors open. For hair, stay well clear of the burner and let the smoke pass over, never close to the heat.
Questions we get asked
What does bakhoor mean?
Bakhoor is the Arabic word for scented wood chips or pressed blocks that are burned to perfume a space. What is bakhoor? explains its history.
Electric or charcoal burner?
Charcoal gives thicker, more traditional smoke; an electric burner is cleaner, quicker and safer indoors. Electric vs charcoal burners compares them.
How long does the smell last?
In a closed room the scent lingers for hours after the smoke clears, and on fabric it can last for days.
Can I use bakhoor with attar?
Yes. Scent your clothes with bakhoor and wear an oud or amber attar on the skin. It is a classic pairing for Eid and weddings.
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