Arabian-inspired luxury incense in which precious woods (typically agarwood) are soaked in Mukhallat - a melange of attars (essential oils) such as rose, saffron, musk, orange blossom, etc.
Bakhoor incense can be burnt on charcoal to release fragrant smoke meant for perfuming one's robes, hair and even stationary. But it is best to enjoy this precious incense using an incense heater, which is not only longer lived, but also will show the multilayered nuances of both the perfume and the precious wood that was soaked with it.
Cold-processed, hand-crafted soaps by Ayala Moriel. Soaps are made mostly from organically grown oils (including home-grown extra virgin olive oil, virgin coconut oil), infused with wild and organic botanicals, fruits and veggies, and scented with natural essences only. Colours are naturally occurring from the botanicals within the soaps and the occasional colourful clays. Wrapped with recycled, bio-degradable vegetable wax-paper. All the soaps are designed, carefully handcrafted by Ayala Moriel in her studio in Clil.
Our Luxury Facial soaps are mild and assist with a number of skin conditions: Carrot Soap (Unscented), Carrot & Chamomile, Cucumber (Unscented), Cucumber & Hemp (intense green scent!), Black Soap (with Charcoal & Black Seed, especially for acne), Papaya & Mango Soap (both scented & unscented), and Milk & Honey (with local organic goat's milk, honey, oatmeal and almond butter).
Originated in Japan in the 19th Century, incense cones are the easiest and most low-maintenance to burn. Our incense cones are hand-shaped, and have a thick enough base to make them stand on their own. That makes them very easily portable and enables them to burn on any heat and fire proof surface, without the need for any special tools or dishes. You can even burn them outdoors on the ground.
Ayala Moriel makes two types of incense cones: Smudging Incense Cones, which are primarily made from herbs, with focus on a single element that is traditionally using fro smudging ceremonies and produces a similar scent for a continuous 10-15 minutes; as well as more sophisticated incense creations, as offered with our incense sticks and Agarbatti, which are simply a different shape, but produce more smoke (as cones are much thicker than sticks). These cones are a perfect solution for when you're traveling, or for beginner incense afficianado, as it does not require any special equipment to burn.
To use incense cones: Place the cone on its base, so that it stands straight on a heat-proof surface. You may use a designated vessel, or any heat-proof container that you don't mind getting a burn-mark (the cone will leave a circle of the burnt plant matter and some ash ones its been exhausted). A bowl filled with sand or earth, or a coin placed on a ceramic tile or plate will do.
Light the cone with a match or a lighter, and blow it off to allow the ember to slowly progress down the cone. Enjoy!
At Ayala Moriel we produce two traditional incense sticks: Masala or Dhoop Sticks (which are coreless), and Agarbatti (Incense Sticks with Bamboo Core).
The core gives the incense stick durability during transport, and also a very accessible way to hold it upright wherever it may be required. Because of its unique aromatic makeup, Agarbatti tends to have a thick and lingering smoke, and also is slow to burn. You may even find that you'd like to put it out before it gets consumed on its own.
For those who prefer the purest incense (without any hint of the bamboo core), and have the appropriate ware, we recommend the cordless sticks. These are the most sophisticated incense blends are offered in this format. This incense shape requires a special vessel with the correct size hole to hold the stick in place, as well as receive its ashes. The most refined way to enjoy this type of incense, to the very last bit (which usually gets stuck and unburnt if placing it upright in a hole), is placing it horizontally inside a designated kodoh cup or in a bowl filled with fine ash. This ensure the stick burns in its entirety.
Another thing to keep in mind for this sticks, is that they break more easily. This is an advantage of course when wanting to portion them out and make them fit horizontally into any ash vessel. Another neat thing about incense sticks, is that they may be used for measuring time. They were used in such manners for many purposes, from telling time in general, with sophisticated incense that would change scent at certain time intervals. A practice we still use today is to frame a meditation practice with a certain scent that lasts a certain amount of time (most incense sticks burn from 20-60min) . What makes them perfect for meditation, is that they can be left alone to burn, being "low maintenance" during burning time; and also once the scent is over, one knows it's time to bring the meditation to a close.
Considered the first perfume created by mankind, kyphi is an ancient incense, medicine and perfume made from sixteen distinctive aromatics combined together in an elaborate process that produces a rich, luxurious and thick smoke. It was burnt in Egyptian temples in the evenings, as a preparation for the dreamwork, and when was also ingested as medicine administered by the priests. It also had more mundane use in homes as a personal fragrance, and to burn in the evening to banish the worries of the day before going to sleep.
Ayala Moriel kyphi offerings range from traditional kyphi to modern interoperation using local botanicals or aromatics from other traditions, using the same technique, and each material is hand-pounded in a stone mortar and pestle. The results are singular, as no two kyphi batches are ever identical even when the exact same recipe is used and carefully followed. Each kyphi represents a moment of inspiration in time, when it was prepared with much love and attention to each plant and each step in the process.
Neri-koh means "kneaded incense", and contains honey and dried fruits, which add an inherent sweetness to them. It is believed that originally, these sweeteners were used to sugarcoat the bitter spices and herbs before ingesting them, as a medicinal preparation (before the invention of capsules, softgel and pills). An incense "dough" of spices, woods and resins is prepared, with honey and dried plums or apricots to bind them together. They are rolled into capsule-sized pellets, and aged underground for a minimum of six months. Nerikoh is traditionally enjoyed in autumn during Cha-Doh - the Japanese tea ceremony. Just like the slivers of woods enjoyed in Koh-Doh, Nerikoh is placed on the heated micah plate. Modern incense enthusiasts both in Japan and abroad also warm it on an incense heater - either electric or over a tea light candle. Pinch a little off the nerikoh ball and that would last you for hours to scent a room. If the room is larger, you may use half or a whole nerikoh pellet. It is extremely efficient and a most wonderful way to cherish the precious materials that are put into these creations, as some of these contain jin-koh (AKA oud or agarwood).
A rare opportunity to study with Ayala Moriel - a master and world-leader of modern Natural Perfumery - and truly immerse yourself in the worlds of incense and perfume from the comfort of your own home.
This session covers studying the raw materials, perfume structure, how to blend a formula, how to write a formula, building accords and creating unguent and solid perfumes, and basic Opulent formulation in an alcohol base.
Featured workshops: Incense Making Workshop (Indian-style incense cones or Ancient Egyptian Kyphi).
While you can register for the correspondence courses anytime, participation in the live classes is available only at specific dates and times. It is recommended to register well in advance so you have time to get set up with all the materials, and can benefit fully from the live classes.
Alternatively, you can study and progress at your own pace and watch only the recordings (if you're unable to attend the live class time).
The written materials (or self-study guide) includes:
We recommend that you also purchase the essences kit we've designed for each module, which are the raw materials unique to each fragrance family, and which are important for completing the practical components of the course.
It is important that you take the modules in the order that they are offered, as follows:
Cold-processed, hand-crafted soaps by Ayala Moriel. Soaps are made mostly from organically grown oils (including home-grown extra virgin olive oil, virgin coconut oil), infused with wild and organic botanicals, fruits and veggies, and scented with natural essences only. Colours are naturally occurring from the botanicals within the soaps and the occasional colourful clays. Wrapped with recycled, bio-degradable vegetable wax-paper. All the soaps are designed, carefully handcrafted by Ayala Moriel in her studio in Clil.
"Sabon Bar" - our Wild Soap Bar collection of soaps infused with wild botanicals and resins, wild honey and local organic goat's milk, i.e.: Milk & Honey, Mastic Soap, Wild Amber Soap, Sage & Myrrh, Absinthe & Lavender, Za'atar (traditional pure olive oil soap made with Seawater), Lavender & Olibanum, etc.
Cold-processed, hand-crafted soaps by Ayala Moriel. Soaps are made mostly from organically grown oils (including home-grown extra virgin olive oil, virgin coconut oil), infused with wild and organic botanicals, fruits and veggies, and scented with natural essences only. Colours are naturally occurring from the botanicals within the soaps and the occasional colourful clays. Wrapped with recycled, bio-degradable vegetable wax-paper. All the soaps are designed, carefully handcrafted by Ayala Moriel in her studio in Clil.
A wonderful selection of Shampoo Bars, some of them from the signature collection (Film Noir, Beach Lily which are rich and creamy, with coconut milk, cacao and shea butter and therefore highly conditioning for dry and normal hair), Nettles & Rosemary (to encourage growth and healthy scalp), Dead Sea Mud (for oily hair and dandruff).
Luxurious and pampering yet simple skincare products. Made from carefully selected botanical oils that are rich in nutrients, anti-oxidants and vitamins, with lightweight and nourishing texture, suitable for most skin types. Because these are formulated with no water, they do not require preservatives, and are the purest form of cosmetics for a simple, enjoyable and fragrant daily ritual.
Simply rinse your face, gently pat dry with a towel, spritz with filtered water or hydrosol (if desired), and lock in the moisture with a small dab of serum or unguent. Gently massage into the face, and enjoy the glow of your renewed and nourished skin!
Preservative-free, and devoid of any synthetic fragrance, colour and unnecessary animal products (except for beeswax).
Smudging is a ceremonial practice, that technically involves a direct burning of a single plant. The most primordial way of enjoying aromatics, is that of simply lighting them afire which in turn will release a thick, aromatic smoke. The most ancient way of doing this is by using a single raw aromatic, that is on its own combustible. It is, essentially, like burning a little fire (controlled and contained), of either a bundle of dried herbs, or a chunk of wood. This can be done either ceremonially, or for fumigation purposes (for example, as an insect repellent).
The most known culture to use this technique to this day are the First Nations of North America: in their smudging ceremonies, local botanicals such sage, sagebrush, cedar leaf, western red cedar, and sweetgrass are used for clearing a space and preparing it for a ritual, to cleanse the aura of a person, and for healing. A similar tradition and technique is used in Central America with Palo Santo chips. But these are not the only cultures that use this technique for multiple healing, ceremonial and cleansing purposes.
Because these plants are only partially combustible, it is best to use a feather or a fan during the burning, to aerate the incense and continue its burn. This method is especially suitable for open spaces and the outdoors, where the wind can also help continue the burn. Additionally, the smoke can be quite strong and leave a scorched after-smell, which does not function as an "environmental scent" per se; rather they create an atmosphere of healing with the Earth's gifts and medicines, creating an overall sense of well-being.
In our Smudging collection, we've included not only herbal smudging wands, bound together by a dried leaf that Ayala weaves around the wand; but also some of our herbal incense cones, which can be used for fumigating or cleansing a space.
Cold-processed, hand-crafted soaps by Ayala Moriel. Soaps are made mostly from organically grown oils (including home-grown extra virgin olive oil, virgin coconut oil), infused with wild and organic botanicals, fruits and veggies, and scented with natural essences only. Colours are naturally occurring from the botanicals within the soaps and the occasional colourful clays. Wrapped with recycled, bio-degradable vegetable wax-paper. All the soaps are designed, carefully handcrafted by Ayala Moriel in her studio in Clil.
We have a few different soaps available: Signature soaps perfumed with Ayala Moriel's fragrances (Film Noir, Vetiver Racinettes, ArbitRary, Bon Zai and Beach Lily).
"Sabon Bar" - our Wild Soap Bar collection of soaps infused with wild botanicals and resins, wild honey and local organic goat's milk, i.e.: Milk & Honey, Mastic Soap, Wild Amber Soap, Sage & Myrrh, Absinthe & Lavender, Za'atar (traditional pure olive oil soap made with Seawater), Lavender & Olibanum, etc.
And Luxury Facial soaps that are mild and assist with a number of skin conditions: Carrot Soap (Unscented), Carrot & Chamomile, Cucumber (Unscented), Cucumber & Hemp (intense green scent!), Black Soap (with Charcoal & Black Seed, especially for acne), Papaya & Mango Soap (both scented & unscented).
Lastly, we have a wonderful selection of Shampoo Bars, some of them from the signature collection (Film Noir, Beach Lily which are rich and creamy, with coconut milk, cacao and shea butter and therefore highly conditioning for dry and normal hair), Nettles & Rosemary (to encourage growth and healthy scalp), Dead Sea Mud (for oily hair and dandruff).
Join Ayala for a series of fun and interactive, hands-on workshops integrating theory and practice of olfactory and culinary arts. Learn how to create perfumed products and beautifully flavoured foods with essential oils, floral waters, fresh spices and herbs. These workshops have no pre-requisites, except that you must sign up and pay in advance to reserve your spot, as spaces are extremely limited. Most classes and workshops are held at Ayala Moriel Parfums studio, and have spaces for 6 students. Group booking is most recommended if you want to ensure the workshop you're interested in will run at the date of your choice. Gather a group of up to 5 more friends, and sign up for an experience of a lifetime creating your own scented products!
Many of the workshops are suitable for special events such as bridal showers/stagettes, birthday parties, retirement parties, and other lifetime landmarks.
