Oudh and Bakhoor

If you notice a distinct aroma while exploring Dubai, you may have smelled a whiff of the traditional oudh or bakhoor.

Oudh is an expensive fragrance oil derived from agarwood resin. This mesmerizing scent gift is available in forms of pure oil, mixed oil of Oudh and other floral oils like rose and jasmine, and oudh fragrance perfume (Ajmal and Ne’emah)

Bakhoor, on the other hand, is the term for agarwood chips that are burned to produce an aroma that permeates an entire room. It is a good alternative to candles and incense.

Bringing home a true Middle Eastern scent is always a brilliant idea.

BEST GIFTS FOR: Wife, mother, grandmother, and female boss

PORTABLE LEVEL: Easy to manage

PRICE RANGE

• Oudh: AED1,000 – 40,000 (US$250 – 10,000)
• Bakhoor: AED100 – 500 (US$25 – 150)

WHERE TO BUY

• Perfume Souk at Deira for oudh scents and oils
• Perfume shops in malls
• Spice Souk for bakhoor