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Ayyub Ali Fragrances

Bakhoor

Bakhoor is fragrant wood chips soaked in perfume oils and resins, burned on a burner or a piece of charcoal to fill a room, clothes and hair with scent, as is done across Arabia. Ayyub Ali Fragrances has sold bakhoor in Hyderabad for decades; our range includes Bakhoor Al Hayat, Amir Al Oud, Malik, Khalifa, Sultan, Omani (Al-Omani), Yameni, Maghribi, Afnan and more, mostly in 30 g and 40 g packs, from ₹200.

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Bakhoor Sufiya

30gm tin. Soft, warm and rose-touched — the gentlest of the five.

₹200₹250

How to burn bakhoor

Place one or two pieces of bakhoor on a hot coal or on an electric bakhoor burner. As it warms, it releases fragrant smoke. Let the smoke drift through the room, or hold clothes and the ends of a scarf over it so the scent stays in the fabric.

Use a small amount at a time, keep the burner on a heat-proof surface away from curtains, and never leave burning coal unattended.

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Choosing a bakhoor

Oud-led bakhoor is deep and smoky, traditional for guests, weddings and Fridays. Sweeter and floral bakhoor is lighter and works well for daily home fragrance. If you are new to bakhoor, start with one 30 g pack and a simple burner.

Bakhoor in Hyderabad and across India

You can order online for delivery anywhere in India, or come and try them at our shops in Hyderabad: Yakutpura, Purani Haveli, Mehdipatnam and Charminar.

Questions people ask

What is bakhoor?

Bakhoor is scented wood chips or bricks soaked in fragrance oils and resins. It is burned on coal or an electric burner to perfume rooms, clothes and hair.

How do I use bakhoor at home?

Put a small piece of bakhoor on hot coal or an electric bakhoor burner and let the smoke spread through the room. You can also hold clothes over it to scent them.

Do I need a burner for bakhoor?

Yes, bakhoor needs heat: a charcoal burner or an electric burner. We sell bakhoor burners, or try bakhoor sticks, which burn on their own like incense.

How much does bakhoor cost?

Our bakhoor packs start from ₹200 for 30 g. Each product page shows the exact price.