The Habara guide
The Oud & Bakhoor Guide
Everything you need to choose your oud, burn it the right way, and keep it at its best — from the people who select it.
Good to know
What is a tola?
The tola is the traditional unit for trading oud — about 12 grams. Our oud prices are shown per tola, and you simply choose how many tolas you want when ordering. Oud oils come in a quarter tola.
1
tola of oud
≈ 12g
¼
tola of oud oil
≈ 3g
2
tolas of Black Gold bakhoor
≈ 24g
Know your oud
Our oud, by origin
Every origin has its own character. Here is how to tell them apart.
Indian oud
Deep, old-school notes with remarkable longevity and a rich, diffusive throw. Try Char Al-Fahaheel or Noura.
Maroki oud
A rare, refined profile for connoisseurs — from everyday royal Maroki to the top-grade live Maroki.
Vietnamese oud
Mountain oud with a beautiful, unusual note and strong staying power. Best on ash-covered coal.
Oud oil
Aged Indian, rare old Ceylonese and the bold Trat — scent, longevity and projection in a few drops.
Step by step
How to burn oud the right way
01
Light the coal
Light a piece of charcoal and wait until it glows all over with a thin layer of white ash.
02
Match the heat
Resin-rich oud like live Maroki needs hot coal; Vietnamese oud shines on ash-covered coal.
03
Add a small piece
One small piece is enough to scent a room. Add more only when the smoke fades.
04
Let it embrace you
Pass the burner near your clothes and hair, then let the fragrance fill the space.
Beyond oud
Using maamoul and oud oil
Maamoul
Burn it like oud on medium coal. For occasions choose Fakher, Razza, Aroos or Hudb; for every day, Mezyan; and to refresh the home and hide cooking or smoke odours, Afari.
Oud oil
A little goes a long way. Dab a tiny amount on pulse points — wrists, neck and behind the ears — or layer it under your favourite perfume for extra depth and longevity.
Care
Keep your scents at their best
Keep it sealed
Store oud and maamoul in their tins or an airtight box so the oils stay rich.
Away from heat
Keep oils and perfumes away from sunlight and heat to protect their character.
Close after use
Close oil bottles tightly after every use and use a clean applicator.