Frequently asked

Questions buyers ask us before opening an account.

Do you sell to consumers?
No. Al Bahiya is wholesale-only. We sell to verified US retailers, hotels, spas, event houses and licensed cosmetic resellers.
What is the minimum opening order?
$250 on the opening order. Reorders have no minimum, though most accounts buy in $400–$800 increments.
Do you require a resale certificate?
Yes, before we can ship sales-tax-free. Any US state-issued resale or exemption certificate is fine.
What payment methods do you accept?
ACH and wire (preferred), all major credit cards (3% surcharge over $1,000), and net-30 invoicing for approved accounts.
How do I get on net-30 terms?
Typically after your second reorder, with two trade references. We run a soft credit check on accounts over $5,000 in open balance.
Can I get samples?
We offer a $250 paid sampler kit that ships within 48 hours — three oud grades, two attars and a bakhoor variety. The cost credits to your first wholesale order.
Where do you ship from?
Our warehouse in northwest Las Vegas, Nevada — 3300 San Juan Dr. UPS Ground covers the lower 48 in 2–5 business days.
Do you do private label?
Yes, with a 250-unit minimum per SKU and a 10–14 week lead time. See the Private Label page.
Do you ship internationally?
Canada and Mexico routinely. EU, UK and GCC case-by-case. International buyer is responsible for customs.
How do you grade oud?
On color, density, resin content, burn behavior and origin documentation. Grades B, A, Double A and Super. See the journal entry on grading oud for the full framework.
Is the oud CITES-compliant?
All cross-border shipments carry the documentation they require. The majority of our material is cultivated agarwood; wild-harvested lots are documented separately.
Can I visit the warehouse?
Yes, by appointment. We are not open to the public, but we welcome trade visits.
What is the difference between attar and eau de parfum?
Attar is a concentrated oil-based fragrance with no alcohol — it lasts months per small bottle and sits close to the skin. Eau de parfum is alcohol-based, projects further, and lasts roughly six to eight hours. Most retail floors stock both.
Are your fragrances halal?
Our attars and bakhoor are alcohol-free and made with halal-permissible ingredients. Our eau de parfum line uses pharmaceutical-grade ethanol and is not marketed as halal. Documentation is available on request.
What is bakhoor and how is it used?
Bakhoor is wood chips soaked in fragrant resin and oil, burned on a charcoal disc or electric burner. The resulting smoke perfumes a room, fabric and hair. Common in Gulf homes; increasingly stocked in American gift and home-fragrance retail.
How long do your products last on the shelf?
Sealed attars and bakhoor hold for five years or more in proper storage. Eau de parfum holds two to three years sealed. Keep stock between 60° and 72°F, out of direct sunlight.
Do you offer dropshipping?
Yes, for approved accounts. We pick, pack and ship in unbranded boxes with your packing slip. Setup fee waived after $2,000 in dropship volume.
What case packs are standard?
Attars ship 12 per case; bakhoor tins ship 24 per case; eau de parfum 6 per case. Mixed cases available over $1,500 wholesale.
Do you carry alcohol-free perfume oils only, or also sprays?
Both. Roughly 60% of what we move is alcohol-free attar and perfume oil; the rest is eau de parfum sprays in the same accord families.
What countries do you source from?
Primarily the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Saudi Arabia, India, Cambodia and Indonesia. Producer details are on the case paperwork for every shipment.
How do I open a wholesale account?
Fill out the request form on the Contact page with your business name, resale certificate state and the categories you are interested in. We respond within one business day.