Collection: Bakhoor Incense

Bakhoor is not a thin incense stick. Moreover, it is scented woodchips or resin blocks burned on charcoal or in an electric burner called a mabkhara. The smoke fills a room within minutes. It clings to clothes, hair, curtains, and furniture for hours. Furthermore, in Gulf households, burning bakhoor is as routine as making coffee. Guests arrive. The mabkhara comes out. The home fills with oud, sandalwood, rose, musk, and amber smoke. This tradition predates Islam by centuries. However, European buyers rarely encounter bakhoor before discovering Arabic perfumery. The format is unfamiliar. The smoke is stronger than expected.

Consequently, start with a small piece and an electric burner rather than charcoal. Electric burners give more control over the heat. Less heat means softer smoke. As a result, our bakhoor collection offers a way to bring genuine Gulf hospitality into your home. Hold a garment over the smoke for thirty seconds. That is all it takes. Explore our bakhoor collection at ZAOUD."