One of the most interesting and emblematic ones is Bastet - the feline goddess, protector of Lower Egypt. Original Oud powder (mixed): ~100 Egyptian pounds per 50 gramsĪs ancient Egyptians worshiped and honored many gods and goddess, they built huge temples and great statues. Local Incense powder: ~10 Egyptian pounds per 200 grams Incense sticks (a box containing about 10 sticks): 5 ~ 10 Egyptian pounds The original Oud incense powder can be found only in certain stores, Khan El Khalili being the recommended place for many Oriental products. Mainly used in religious rituals in mosques and churches around the world, Egyptians also use incenses to expel evil spirits from homes, as well as taking out bad smells. These incenses are available in many shapes and varieties to fit different beautifully crafted censers. It is of course a lot cheaper as it is made of regular wood mix soaked in fragrances or oils.
The other type is Bokhor “Incense sticks”, available everywhere, from perfumery stores to supermarkets. A cheaper alternative would be a mixed powder, containing other incenses like “Ein Al Afreet” and “Mastic”. Agar Wood is Egyptians' favorite fragrance, even though it is as pricey as it is pleasant. The raw materials are imported from countries of the Far East like India or Indonesia. Only trees infected “with some sort of mold” would produce the dark aromatic resin, that is processed into Oud. First is the very famous Oud or “Agar-wood”, which comes from the heart of the infected Aquilaria tree. There are two types of incenses available. Your house and your heart will be filled with a warm oriental feeling, like the one embracing Cairo's narrow streets and markets.
Bring the Middle Eastern fragrance to your home, just by burning some Oud mixed powder.
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