Oriental – Also known as “agarwood””amber”,”Attars”, mukhallats”, “Bakhoor”, “agarbati” “ Shanamas” fragrances – stand out because of their unique blend of warmth and sensuality. They draw their richness from heady substances like agarwood oils, musk, vanilla and precious woods, often associated with exotic floral and spicy scents. Subgroups under this family are: agarwoood, rose, Shamama, Hina, saffron,Floral, Spicy, Vanilla and Woody.
We at Euro Asian are masters of this important segment of the perfunery art
Oriental Perfumery. We’re passionate about perfume and know you are, too! So we’re going to help you to be in the know about the scent, read the best advice from our in-house experts, and get savvy on how to choose the scents that suit you best.When it comes to oriental perfume, we know it’s soul
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Desert tears – exploring the land of frankincence
oriental perfumeryBukhoor is the Arabic name given to wood chips or chipped bricks soaked in pure fragrant oils. The wood chips can also be called & known as ‘Oud‘ which is translated ‘Wood‘ in English.
It is a very popular Arab tradition and still hugely practiced in the vast Arab world today. The word Bukhoor can be used to describe scented the chipped wood or the scented chipped bricks that can look very much like tiny crystals that smell gorgeously amazing and popular for their very long lasting fragrance.
How & When is Bakhour Used?
These scented wood chips or bricks are placed on a conveniently small circled coal plate that should have been already ignited & burnt to a grey colour, before applying the bakhoor to it. The bukhoor is usually burned in a mabkhara, a traditional incense burner (censer). It is customary in many Arab countries to pass bukhoor amongst the guests in the majlis(Arabic مجلس, meaning congregation). This is done as a gesture of hospitality.
Saudi women walk around the house holding the burner to scatter the smoke in every room. They also wave their abayas and clothing above the smoke so that it picks up the amazingly very long lasting scent. Other Saudi women use Oud and Bakhoor as body perfume by applying ‘dehan‘ a ‘spreadable form’ on their hair. They put some of the dehan on the tip of their fingers and run it through their wet hair, or they just wave themselves, their clothes & hair over & around the smoke coming out of the Bakhoor burner.
It then perfumes the home, clothing & upholstery such as curtains, Sofas & carpets, with a rich thick scented smoke that is very long lasting. This procedure is commonly practiced in many Arab homes, on special occasions like weddings, the special day of Jumma Friday, or when expecting guests. It is also popular to use bukhoor when wanting to eliminate stubborn odors like Tobacco, pet smells or cooking smells, fried foods or especially after having cooked something as strong smelling as fish.
Having said that though, Bukhoor is not completely alien to the rest of the world. Christians are frequently seen using bukhoor & burning it in the same method as the Arabs do, during church services and at Christian homes as well, for blessing.
Where can I get some?
We have a wide & beautiful collection of various differently fragrances, some like strong scented bukhoor, some prefer more milder scents, we have traditional & classic scented bukhoor, floral, sweet & fresh scented bukhoor available among many more.
Oriental Perfume Oil -A Journal on Ancient Art
oriental perfumesThe original form of fragrance, perfume oils are an ancient art that also happen to be perfectly suited for our modern times. From greater convenience to better longevity, here are five very good reasons to try a perfume oil.
THEY’RE CONVENIENT
Science tells us that one of the very best ways to capture and preserve a treasured memory is by linking it to the power of scent, so it can be useful to have your favourite with you at all times. Whether you stow your oil in your daily handbag or carefully pack it for a global adventure, the sleek lines of these bottles makes them convinient to carry
CREATING A CUSTOMISED SCENT IS SIMPLE
Whether you like to add a hint of musk to a floral or use citrus notes to brighten up deeper scents, perfume oils make it possible to completely customise your own fragrance. Apply them side-by-side on the skin, or on entirely separate parts of the body, but never layer one oil on top of another, as they can co-mingle on the applicator. Not sure where to start? Read our Journal article for suggestions on how to select and layer perfume oils.
THEY HAVE BETTER LONGEVITY
Spray perfume is made with an alcohol base, which can evaporate quickly — taking your beloved scent with it. By contrast, a perfume oil clings to the skin for longer. As your natural body heat warms the oil throughout the day, the scent is refreshed and released.
THEY’RE MORE INTIMATE
Surrounding oneself with a great cloud of perfume might have been acceptable in the flashy 1980s but these days, it’s all about keeping a scent close to your skin. After all, if you and your loved ones are the only people who experience it, that’s really all that matters.
THEY HAVE GREATER PRECISION
Rather than spritzing into the air and hoping for the best, the tip of a perfume oil allows for a more precise application. If Arabian Oud makes you go weak at the knees, why not apply it right to that area (behind the knees is a pulse point, so applying perfume there is highly recommended).
