Since ancient times, different cultures have relied on fragrances to elevate the mood and relax the senses. Today, various scents are used, not only for mind-calming properties but also for homes. Body perfumes enhance sensuality and attractiveness for others, whereas pleasing incenses are lighted as an aroma for the homes.
Bakhoor Oud has a mesmerizing fragrance that appeals to the senses and helps promote happiness and health. This natural fragrance obtained from the Oud or Agarwood tree is appealing. In reality, it is a resin from the heartwood of the Agar tree that gets infested with a fungus. The infested extract is very fragrant when it is burnt in an incense burner. Furthermore, it spreads aromatic fumes all around.
The infested wood chips of Bakhoor Oud are extracted painstakingly. This is the reason why essential oils, oud products, and perfumes made from this are expensive.
The wood is burnt over specialized burners triggered with hot coals or electricity. After the tree has attained a certain age, a small incision is made, and the tree starts secreting resin. This is left as it is for the infection to start. This infected resin gives a fragrant scent.
Many people soak the oud chips in another fragrant essential oil and then light them. The oud forms the base tone and sandalwood, jasmine, amber, citrus, rose, etc., are the other dominant fragrance. When two scents are blended it makes the fragrance better for many people unable to bear Bakhoor oud alone. The only thing you have to be careful about is that the smells need to be compatible.
Lighting Oud Bakhoor needs expertise, and you acquire the skill with time. Only then will the fragrance spread properly. Moreover, it is a great idea to light Bakhoor because the fumes help keep the evil spirits and insects away.
Let’s see how we can use the burner in the best possible way:
1. Dip the wooden chips in essential oils
2. Or take a compatible essential oil and add a few drops of it on the incense burner. The slow heat will make the fragrances escape and spread into the room.
3. You can enjoy the unique Bakhoor Oud scent if you ignite it alone without any added essential oil.
There are many advantages of the Bakhoor Oud:
1. This fragrance could drive away evil spirits during olden times. Many cultures are still using this fragrance for this reason.
2. The wooden chips have an amazing fragrance.
3. They help promote sleep.
4. Elevates the mood and calms down the nerves.
5. Adds to the rich and fragrant ambiance of the house
6. Excellent insect repellent
7. Soothes the senses
8. An integral part of the perfume incenses.
The smoke from the incense of the Bakhoor Oud is highly scented and can make the room very pleasant and sweet-smelling within no time. The fragrance is long-lasting and freshens up the room within seconds. In fact, the perfumery and incense world is incomplete without the presence of this scent.