Incense / Bakhoor from Oman

Bukhoor/Mu'attar is a beautiful incense fragrance that comes in small clear container and used in bakhoor burners. Available in 4 elegant smells, select 1 or try all four. Makes a great gift along with an electric incense burner (available from the related items (Item # G45)). Item #B is Luban (Mistika - Mastic - Arabic Gum) - Omani Frankincense olibanum resin which is very rare and hard to obtain.

Bukhoor or Bakhoor (Arabic بخور) is the Arabic name given to scented bricks or a blend of natural traditional ingredients, mainly woodchips (Oudh the Arabic name for Agarwood/Aloeswood) soaked in fragrant oils and mixed with other natural ingredients (resin, ambergris, musk, sandalwood, essential oils and others). These scented chips/bricks are burned in charcoal or incense burners to perfume the house and clothing with the fragrance rich thick smoke. This is used specifically on special occasions like weddings or on relaxing times or generally just to perfume the house or store. It is traditional in many Arab countries to pass Bukhur among the guests as a gesture of hospitality.