Bakhoor Burner G02176 with bakhoor smoke on a side table in a bright family lounge

Where to Buy Bakhoor and Bakhoor Burners in South Africa

The quickest place to buy bakhoor and bakhoor burners in South Africa is Cii Stores: walk in at Ormonde Shopping Centre in Johannesburg, or order online for courier delivery to Durban, Cape Town and anywhere else in the country. Loose bakhoor starts at R40, a complete starter kit is R399, and we stock charcoal, electric and rechargeable burners side by side so you can compare them in one place.

This guide covers where to buy, what to check before you pay, which burner suits you, and what our customers in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town have said after their bakhoor arrived. If you want the deeper background on types and grades, read our bakhoor buying guide.

Where Can You Buy Bakhoor in South Africa?

Bakhoor is sold mainly by specialist Islamic retailers and fragrance shops rather than general chain stores, so the reliable options are a dedicated store you can visit or an online retailer that ships nationwide. Cii Stores is both: an Islamic department store with a physical shop in Johannesburg and an online store that delivers across South Africa.

Buying from a store that carries the whole setup matters more than it sounds. Bakhoor needs a heat source (charcoal or an electric burner), and a shop that only sells one piece leaves you searching again for the rest. At Cii you can get the bakhoor, the burner, the charcoal and the tongs in one order. Browse the full bakhoor collection and the bakhoor burners collection.

Where to Buy Bakhoor in Johannesburg

In Johannesburg, visit Cii Stores at Shop No.4, Ormonde Shopping Centre, 18 Crownwood Road, Ormonde. We are open every day from 9:00 to 17:00, closed on Friday from 12:00 to 14:00 for Jumuah. In store you can smell the Amaani bakhoor range before you choose and see every burner at its real size, which helps if you are deciding between a palm-sized mini burner and a statement piece for the lounge.

Shoppers have known the store for years. One Google reviewer described it as "a well-known spot in Johannesburg for a wide range of Islamic products and essentials, all under one roof."

Bakhoor Delivery to Durban, Cape Town and the Rest of South Africa

You do not need to be in Gauteng to buy from us. Cii Stores couriers bakhoor and burners to Durban, Cape Town, Gqeberha, Bloemfontein, Pietermaritzburg and every other town in South Africa. Standard delivery is R160, takes 3 to 5 business days, and is free on orders of R1500 and over.

Here is what customers who ordered bakhoor online said:

"Found you on TikTok while looking for bakhoor. Your sets are gorgeous, more so in person. The different fragrances are unique and all equally smell amazing. The care you put in the packaging was surprising in the best way and the delivery was fast!"

Kele, 5-star Google review

"Hooked me up with 3 Excellent Premium Amaani Bakhoor products. Items were packaged nicely and shipped very quickly."

Eugene H., 5-star Google review

"Ordered from them & sent POP confirmation on Tuesday, Wednesday they confirmed delivery details, Thursday I had my package. No hassles, no constant follow ups."

Nombeko T., 5-star Google review

Cii Stores holds a 4.6-star rating from 386 Google reviews (October 2026).

What Should You Check Before You Buy Bakhoor?

Check four things: what the bakhoor is made of, how it is meant to be burned, whether you already own the right heat source, and whether you can smell or read a clear scent profile before buying.

  • Wood and oil, not just perfume. Good bakhoor is wood chips or a wood-based blend soaked in fragrance oils, so the scent comes off slowly as it heats rather than flashing off at once.
  • How it burns. Loose bakhoor and wood chips go on a glowing charcoal disc or an electric burner. Self-lighting oud bricks are lit directly and need neither. Buying the wrong format for your burner is the most common mistake.
  • The heat source. If you have no burner yet, a kit saves you a second order.
  • A clear scent description. Every Amaani bakhoor on our site lists what you smell as it lights and as it settles, so you can choose fresh, floral, warm or deep oud without guessing.

Sakinah Bakhoor Burner Kit on a coffee table with tea and dates in a bright lounge

The Best Bakhoor Set to Start With

For most first-time buyers, the answer is the Sakinah Bakhoor Burner Kit, our best-selling bakhoor set. It is a complete charcoal setup in one gift box: a bakhoor burner, quick-light charcoal, safe-handling tongs and six Amaani bakhoor samples, so you can find the scent you like before buying a full pack. There are five burner designs, each in black or white, and at R399 it is also one of the most popular bakhoor gifts we sell.

Sakinah Bakhoor Burner Kit with burner, charcoal, tongs and bakhoor samples
Sakinah Bakhoor Burner Kit
Our best seller: burner, quick-light charcoal, tongs and six Amaani bakhoor samples in a gift box.

To use it, light a charcoal disc with the tongs, wait until it turns grey-white, then place a small piece of bakhoor on top. A pinch is enough to scent a room.

The Amaani Bakhoor Range

Amaani is one of the bakhoor brands we stock, and its Gold Collection loose bakhoor is R40 a pack. Each one burns on charcoal or an electric burner, and the five scents cover very different moods:

Amaani Bakhoor Haneen pack
Amaani Bakhoor Haneen
Warm and comforting: fruit, soft spice, rose, vanilla and gentle oud.
Amaani Bakhoor Malaki pack
Amaani Bakhoor Malaki
Bold leather oud and warm spice that lingers on fabric for hours.
Amaani Bakhoor Muraqab pack
Amaani Bakhoor Muraqab
Deep and layered: dark resins, rose, oud and amber.
Amaani Bakhoor Nafha pack
Amaani Bakhoor Nafha
Soft floral: rose, peony and jasmine over clean musk.
Amaani Bakhoor Jawdah pack
Amaani Bakhoor Jawdah
Fresh and clean: citrus, mint, jasmine and lily.

If you would rather skip charcoal entirely, Amaani Oud Bricks are self-lighting. You light a brick directly and rest it in the glass holder that comes with the set, and each brick burns for about 30 minutes. Once you own the holder, refill packs are R399. Do not put oud bricks in an electric burner: they are made to be lit, not heated.

Amaani Oud Bricks Oud Al Kiswah with glass holder
Amaani Oud Bricks, Oud Al Kiswah
Self-lighting oud bricks with glass holder. No charcoal, no burner needed.
Amaani Oud Bricks Refills Oud Al Kiswah pack
Amaani Oud Bricks Refills, Oud Al Kiswah
Refill pack for the glass holder you already own.

See every scent in the Amaani bakhoor collection.

Which Bakhoor Burner Should You Buy?

Choose a charcoal burner for the traditional, strongest scent, an electric burner if you want no flame or charcoal, and a rechargeable burner if you want to carry it from room to room. Here is how the burners we stock compare:

Burner type How it heats Needs charcoal? Price at Cii
Mini charcoal burner Charcoal disc Yes From R99
Traditional charcoal burner Charcoal disc Yes R250 to R999
Plug-in electric burner Heated plate, mains power No R750
Rechargeable electric burner Heated plate, battery, USB-C No R750 to R999
Quran speaker with bakhoor burner Electric burner plus full Quran audio No R799

Electrical Bakhoor Burner EBB35 beside the butterfly Bakhoor Burner G303105, both with bakhoor smoke

Charcoal bakhoor burners

Charcoal gives the fullest smoke and the most traditional burn. Pair any of these with a pack of quick-light charcoal.

Bakhoor Burner Mini White OB9472
Bakhoor Burner Mini White OB9472
Compact and light, for a bedroom, a small space or travel.
Bakhoor Burner Black G303105
Bakhoor Burner Black G303105
A classic charcoal burner in black, also stocked in white.
Bakhoor Burner Black and Gold G02176
Bakhoor Burner Black and Gold G02176
Black with gold detail, made to sit out on display.
Bakhoor Burner Fancy OB9467
Bakhoor Burner Fancy OB9467
A decorative burner for a mantel, side table or prayer corner.
Amaani Hexagono Bakhoor Burner
Amaani Hexagono Bakhoor Burner
A six-sided geometric charcoal burner, a statement piece.
Charcoal Quick Light 10 pack for bakhoor
Charcoal Quick Light 10 Pcs
Quick-light charcoal tablets, 38mm, 10 per pack.

Electric and rechargeable bakhoor burners

Electric burners warm loose bakhoor on a heated plate, with no flame and no charcoal ash. Note that electrical items are sold without refund or exchange.

Electrical Bakhoor Burner EBB35
Electrical Bakhoor Burner EBB35
Plug-in burner that warms bakhoor without coals.
Rotational Electric Bakhoor Burner
Rotational Electric Bakhoor Burner
Rechargeable 1500 mAh battery, USB-C charging and a rotating head.
Electrical Diamond Shape Bakhoor Burner
Electrical Diamond Shape Bakhoor Burner
Crystal-style design with a 2000 mAh rechargeable battery.
Sukoon 2-in-1 Quran Speaker and Electric Bakhoor Burner
Sukoon 2-in-1 Quran Speaker and Bakhoor Burner
Full Quran recitation and an electric bakhoor burner in one unit, with remote.

For a full side-by-side on how each burner works, read which bakhoor burner is right for you, or see the whole electrical bakhoor burners collection.

What Does a Bakhoor Setup Cost in South Africa?

You can start burning bakhoor for under R200, or spend R750 to R999 for a flame-free setup. Typical totals at Cii Stores:

Setup What you get Total
Budget starter Mini burner R99, charcoal R30, one Amaani bakhoor R40 R169
All-in-one kit Sakinah Bakhoor Burner Kit R399
No charcoal, no burner Amaani Oud Bricks with glass holder R599
Flame-free Electric burner plus two Amaani bakhoor From R830

"I received my Bakhoor Essential Kit and I love it so much it's smell good my house and clothes it's just make my day special"

Morena M., 5-star Google review

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I buy bakhoor in South Africa?
Cii Stores sells bakhoor and bakhoor burners in-store at Ormonde Shopping Centre in Johannesburg and online at ciistores.com, with courier delivery to Durban, Cape Town and the rest of South Africa.

Where can I buy bakhoor in Johannesburg?
At Cii Stores, Shop No.4, Ormonde Shopping Centre, 18 Crownwood Road, Ormonde. The store is open 9:00 to 17:00 every day, closed on Friday from 12:00 to 14:00 for Jumuah.

Can I get bakhoor delivered to Durban or Cape Town?
Yes. Cii Stores couriers bakhoor and burners nationwide, including Durban and Cape Town. Standard delivery is R160 and takes 3 to 5 business days, and it is free on orders of R1500 and over.

What is the best bakhoor set for a beginner?
The Sakinah Bakhoor Burner Kit at R399 is our best seller for beginners, because it includes a burner, quick-light charcoal, tongs and six Amaani bakhoor samples in one gift box.

How much does bakhoor cost in South Africa?
At Cii Stores, Amaani loose bakhoor is R40 per pack, quick-light charcoal is R30 for 10 tablets, charcoal burners start at R99, electric burners run R750 to R999, and self-lighting Amaani Oud Bricks are R599 with R399 refills.

Can I return an electric bakhoor burner?
No. Electrical items, including electric bakhoor burners, are sold without refund or exchange, so check the product page before you order.

Where to Browse Next

Ready to order? Shop the bakhoor collection at Cii Stores, in store at Ormonde in Johannesburg or delivered to Durban, Cape Town and anywhere in South Africa.

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