Question 1

What is Bakhoor?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What is the difference between Attar and Perfume?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What is Attar made out of?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

How do you store Attar?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What is the shelf life of Attar?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

How can I make my Attar long lasting?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What is the difference between Perfume and Eau de Parfum?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What is Incense?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

What is the difference between an Electric and Charcoal burner?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

Where should I spray my perfume to last longer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Can I use the jet flame lighter for baking?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Can the rechargeable burner be used in the car?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

What is Loban used for?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

What is Loban?

Accepted Answer

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.

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