Hajar al-Aswad has no known odor. However, it is not the stone itself, but the surroundings of the Kaaba and the environment in which it is located that is identified with an intense and special odor.

The reason for this is as follows:

Incense of the Ka’bah: The Kaaba itself, both inside and outside, is regularly incensed with the purest and most precious incense in the world, pure Musk, Amber and especially the high quality Ud-u Hindi.

Tradition of Spiritual Cleansing: These incenses are part of a centuries-old tradition of reverence and spiritual cleansing.

Pilgrim Contact: The millions of pilgrims who touch or kiss Hajar al-Aswad carry the scent of the Kaaba’s cover and environment to the surface of the stone.

As a result, the unique and intense scent that people feel when they approach Hajar al-Aswad is not the scent of the stone itself, but the scent of the Kaaba’s sacred incense mixed with Oud and Musk. This fragrance becomes one of the most precious spiritual memories for visitors.