Your favorite Bakhoors
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From aluwwah I like, Majlis, Cracked Earth and Deer and Lamb breath. From Agarscent Bazaar, "Cuunsi" Bakhoor. less successuful and most likely containing synthetics but nice if used sparingly is Hajar Al Aswad by Surrati of Mecca.
Separately, I don't know if anyone has tried this new form of...I don't know what to call it, Incense.
http://papierdarmenie.fr/shop/1-le-carnet-a-l-unite.html
it's a perfumed paper that you're suppose to burn like incense. They don't offer a lot of fragrances and I suspect the fragrances are synthetic judging by the low cost but it looks like a great way to scent your hotel room when traveling or when you're on the go and need that uplifting smell. Would love to hear from anyone who have tried it.
Separately, I don't know if anyone has tried this new form of...I don't know what to call it, Incense.
http://papierdarmenie.fr/shop/1-le-carnet-a-l-unite.html
it's a perfumed paper that you're suppose to burn like incense. They don't offer a lot of fragrances and I suspect the fragrances are synthetic judging by the low cost but it looks like a great way to scent your hotel room when traveling or when you're on the go and need that uplifting smell. Would love to hear from anyone who have tried it.
Papier d´Armenie was invented some time in 1800-something. It is a paper that has been infused with an alcoholic solution of Benzoin and then carefully dried (so that all alcohol evaporates). It can then be folded so the single strip of paper can be put upright and ignited. It emits a strong benzoin scent which is supposed to clear away all foul stenches, as, for example, after cooking fish. It is also said to have anti-bacterial properties.
The company has recently come out with a new fragance, rose scent.
I have used this Papier d´Armenie several times but I did not like the very sweet and linear scent too much. It does, however, override kitchen smells.
The company has recently come out with a new fragance, rose scent.
I have used this Papier d´Armenie several times but I did not like the very sweet and linear scent too much. It does, however, override kitchen smells.
@Fumigateur, wouldn't that be like the perfume strips they currently have in Fashion Magazine?
@Thomas S, Thanks for the information. The sweet smell you are referring to was that with the new rose scent or the original Benzoin? I think I will give them a try. I am wondering if something similar can be done with Oud Oil. diluted in alcohol and somehow saturate the paper with them. I think something like that might be quite successful just simply because you can transport it and use it a lot easier in travel than pieces of Oud wood which always raises eye brows in the airports and especially if the oil is natural and has a delicious smell like the chips then I can see it as a possible substitute.
@Thomas S, Thanks for the information. The sweet smell you are referring to was that with the new rose scent or the original Benzoin? I think I will give them a try. I am wondering if something similar can be done with Oud Oil. diluted in alcohol and somehow saturate the paper with them. I think something like that might be quite successful just simply because you can transport it and use it a lot easier in travel than pieces of Oud wood which always raises eye brows in the airports and especially if the oil is natural and has a delicious smell like the chips then I can see it as a possible substitute.
The paper perfume product i saw was a full size tablet book like artists use that you tear out a sheet of paper, fold it in four and rub wherever you do your scents generally. It was done by a couple of gimmicky kids who are better known for their perfume related antics on Youtube so I don't expect to see it in my local store or atelier anytime soon.
Oh yes, let's start an agarwood chips meet the TSA thread, I have a few stories.
Oh yes, let's start an agarwood chips meet the TSA thread, I have a few stories.
masstika, it was the benzoin scent.
I suspect that using Oud in the same way would not be half as satisfying...burning paper also has its own scent which could greatly affect the overall scent.
Speaking of airports: I prefer to take some incense sticks with me when I travel. I´m re-using a sampler case from Shoyeido which can hold up to ten normal length sticks (which, for me, is usually enough for a 14-days trip).
I suspect that using Oud in the same way would not be half as satisfying...burning paper also has its own scent which could greatly affect the overall scent.
Speaking of airports: I prefer to take some incense sticks with me when I travel. I´m re-using a sampler case from Shoyeido which can hold up to ten normal length sticks (which, for me, is usually enough for a 14-days trip).
Any good sources for bakhoors or loose incense mixtures?
I have Lamb's Breath by aluwwah, and it's pretty beautiful, one of my all-time favorite incenses.
I don't have much left, and aluwwah is closing down soon.
I have inquired about ordering some Bakhoor Majlis and Black Pine Dragon, still awaiting response.
I know about Ross Urerre's blends, and I have a lot of them, I also use Mermades loose blends.
I guess I'm looking for something "exotic" and complex like Lamb's Breath, with woods, spice, florals and animal extracts.
How is agarscentsbazaar's bakhoors?
Are they natural and high-quality?
I have Lamb's Breath by aluwwah, and it's pretty beautiful, one of my all-time favorite incenses.
I don't have much left, and aluwwah is closing down soon.
I have inquired about ordering some Bakhoor Majlis and Black Pine Dragon, still awaiting response.
I know about Ross Urerre's blends, and I have a lot of them, I also use Mermades loose blends.
I guess I'm looking for something "exotic" and complex like Lamb's Breath, with woods, spice, florals and animal extracts.
How is agarscentsbazaar's bakhoors?
Are they natural and high-quality?
@KAKAO, regarding agarscentsbazaar's bakhoors, I have tried their "CUUNSI" AUTHENTIC BAKHOOR OF ERITREA and found it quite nice. very similar in many ways to the cuisine of that region with spices, hot and sweet all at once. I have found them best when burned on Charcoal. I have also tried a while back their Indian Ocean Ambergris paste. That was sweet, soft and Amber like. I am not sure if any of them are all Natural or without any synthetics. Most Bakhoors, Aluwwah notwithstanding all use synthetics in their recipes.
To the best of my knowledge Katlyn Breene at Mermade Magickal Arts has all natural mixes. Best is to check with her first on the particular mix you're looking at. http://www.mermadearts.com/product_info.php?cPath=39_51&products_id=7597
Thanks masstika I had a look and seems interesting, very diferent from aluwas. This one seems more "comercial" since all are packaged and so on. I've got now a bakhoor in a local shop in my city, th owner is from moroco and the smeel is not bad just too sweet, is an orange/brown powder that smeel like cinnamon, ince you place it on the charcoal its a bit diferent but too sweet anyway, it's almot like a smokey cake.