Bakhoor Oud is woodchip which has been immersed in perfumed oil and mixed with other natural ingredients such as resin, sandalwood essential oils among others depending on an individual’s preference. These scented chips are mostly burned in charcoal or in incense burners to release perfume rich fragrance. In most cases, this fragrance is used during special occasions such as weddings, love-centered occasions or during relaxing moments. In the Arabian culture, it is a traditional gesture to pass Bukhoor among the invited guests as it was viewed to be a hospitality gesture. It is also a tradition, to burn on Fridays as it is a blessed day.
One of the most common wedding gifts is Bakhoor and Oud, hence it is in great demand worldwide. You will find various vendors selling different types of Bakhoor and Oud, some homemade and others imported from different parts of the Arabian countries. In Mombasa, there various women and vendors selling Bakhoor and Oud at different prices and quality. Life in Mombasa has created a directory list for customers to be able to choose from different vendors.
NB: This list will be updated regularly.
All Bakhoor and Oud: To be added to this list send an email with your Business Name, contact, and Social Media account to Jamila@lifeinMombasa.com
- Name: Bukhoor Famya
- Contact: 0703785999
- Social Media: Bukhoor.famya
- Name: Malkiaa Boutique
- Contact: 0791777777
- Social Media: malkiaa.boutique
- Name: Dukhni Bakhoor
- Contact: 0734624391
- Social Media: dukhnibakhoor
- Name: The Arabian Nights
- Contact: 0796128772
- Social Media: the.arabian.nights
- Name: House of Bhalo
- Contact: 0752257825
- Social Media: IG houseofbhalo Fb House of Bhalo
- Name: Lunar Oud
- Contact: 0713337000
- Social Media: unique_items_254
- Name: Tirmiyyahoud
- Contact: 0706433455
- Social Media: Instagram- tirmiyyahoud
- Twitter- tirmiyyahoud
- Facebook- tirmiyyahoud
- Name: Huris Collection
- Contact: 0722477888
- Social Media: Huris Collection
- Name: Oudh by So Serene Cosmetics
- Contact: Whatsapp +447538350763 – 0733975351
- Social Media: IG – serene_beauty_products Fb – So Serene
- Name: Heavenly Delight Scents and Gift Store
- Contact: 0735444929
- Social Media: http://hdscents.co.ke/ FB : Heavenly Delight Scents IG heavenlydelightscents
- Name: Emoons Collection
- Contact: 0713477515.
- Social Media: emoons_collection
- Name: Lila’s Bukhoor
- Contact: 0722301002
- Social Media: lilarashid
- Name: SSB PRODUCTS
- Contact: 0727083833
- Social Media: ssb_products
