● Guide
Burning bakhoor, the Perfumista way
Most people burn too much on too high a heat. A grain-sized piece on a low setting scents a room for an hour without filling it with smoke.
One small piece
Low heat
Air it after
● Buying guide
Four steps
01
Heat the burner first
Let an electric mubkhar come up to temperature before the chip goes on, so it releases scent rather than smoke.
02
Use less than feels right
One grain-sized piece is enough for a majlis. Adding more does not deepen the scent, it only thickens the smoke.
03
Slow it down
A slow-burn sheet under the chip stretches a portion noticeably — a box of 25 costs 100 QAR.
04
Carry it through the room
Walk the burner through the majlis and past curtains and cushions so the scent settles into the fabric.
● Questions
Asked before you buy
Yes, but use even less. Natural oud chips are stronger and are usually burned a grain at a time.
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