Nabeel Bakhoor

Nabeel is one of the oldest perfume houses in the Emirates, and its bakhoor is the traditional kind — no sweetness, no fruit, no concession to trend.

Oud Black and Oudh Nasaem are unapologetically woody: dark, resinous agarwood, the register that Gulf homes burned long before gourmand accords arrived. If you have tried a vanilla or fruity bakhoor and found it too easy, this is the correction.

How to burn it

A few chips on a lit charcoal disc in a mabkhara, or an electric burner. Ten to twenty minutes of smoke perfumes a floor. Because these blends are strong, use less than you would of a sweet one — a single small piece is enough for a reception room, and more becomes heavy rather than richer.

Hold garments over the smoke for a moment before hanging them; that is how the scent ends up in an abaya three days later.

Related

See the full Nabeel range, all bakhoor, or oud perfume if you would rather wear the note than burn it.

Prices in AED, delivered across the United Arab Emirates.

Frequently asked questions

Is Nabeel bakhoor sweet or traditional?
Traditional — Oud Black and Oudh Nasaem are unapologetically woody and resinous, without the sweetness or fruit found in more modern bakhoor blends.

How much should I burn at once?
Less than you would use of a sweet bakhoor — these blends are strong, and a single small piece is enough for a reception room.

How do I scent clothing with bakhoor?
Hold the garment over the smoke for a moment before hanging it — that is how the scent ends up in an abaya or kandura days later.