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Oud vs Bakhoor: What's the Difference?

A plain-language answer from the makers of Aadhya incense and dhoop.

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Oud vs Bakhoor: What's the Difference?

Oud (oudh) is the fragrant resin-filled heartwood of the agarwood tree, prized for its deep, woody, smoky scent. Bakhoor is a blend of wood chips or resins soaked in perfumed oils, often including oud, sweeter and more varied. Both are traditionally burned on charcoal; Aadhya makes both as charcoal-free sticks and dhoop.

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At a glance

  • Oud: a single raw material, agarwood resin.
  • Bakhoor: a perfumed blend, often sweet and spiced.
  • Oud: deep, woody, slightly animalic.
  • Bakhoor: rich, sweet, smoky and floral or spiced.

Aadhya's oud and bakhoor

  • Royal Oudh Dhoop: smoked wood, oudh resin, vetiver and amber.
  • Oudh Luxury Incense: aged bark, Assam oudh, cedarwood and musk.
  • Arabian Bakhoor Dhoop: cardamom, saffron, bakhoor and dark wood.
  • Orris Bakhoor Incense: orris, smoky bakhoor and powdery musk.

Frequently asked questions

Is bakhoor made from oud?

Often partly; bakhoor blends usually include agarwood chips with oils and other materials.

Which is stronger?

Both are strong; oud is deeper and woodier, bakhoor sweeter and more perfumed.

Which is better for gifting?

Both are luxurious; bakhoor suits those who like sweet fragrances, oud those who like woody ones.

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