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Oud

Oud is an intensely rich, deep, and complex woody fragrance note with a powerful, smoky, resinous character. It has a dark, mysterious aroma that combines woody, leathery, and slightly animalic nuances. The scent is warm, deep, and incredibly long-lasting, with a luxurious and exotic profile that ranges from medicinal and slightly barnyard-like to smooth and balsamic.
Varieties
Cambodian OudCambodian OudIndian OudIndian OudLaotian OudLaotian Oud
Origin and Extraction
Oud, also known as agarwood, is derived from the Aquilaria tree when it becomes infected with a specific type of mold. This infection triggers a defensive resin production, creating the dark, fragrant heartwood. The most prized oud comes from trees in Southeast Asian countries like Cambodia, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Extraction is typically done through steam distillation or CO2 extraction of the infected heartwood, making it one of the most expensive natural ingredients in perfumery.
History and Culture
Oud has a rich cultural history, deeply rooted in Middle Eastern and Asian traditions. It has been used for centuries in religious ceremonies, traditional medicine, and as a precious incense. In Islamic culture, it is highly valued and used in spiritual practices, while in traditional medicine, it is believed to have healing properties. Oud is considered a symbol of luxury and status, with some rare varieties fetching astronomical prices. Famous perfumes featuring oud include Tom Ford Oud Wood, Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood, and Creed Royal Oud.
Chemistry and Molecular Structure
The unique scent of oud comes from a complex mixture of compounds produced when the Aquilaria tree is infected with Phialophora parasitica mold. The primary aromatic compounds include agarospirol, jinkohol-eremol, and various sesquiterpenes. These molecules create the distinctive woody, smoky, and resinous profile of oud. The molecular complexity contributes to its rich, multi-layered scent that can vary significantly depending on the specific tree and infection conditions.

Fragrances with Oud

Product shot of Carved Oud by Thameen

Thameen

Carved Oud

8.3/10(5)
WoodySpicy

Smooth, Woody Oud Perfection

Sample from €9

€24050ml
Product shot of Miami South Beach by The Nose Behind

The Nose Behind

Miami South Beach

6.2/10(6)
GourmandWoody

Exotic Beach Cocktail

Sample from €9

€175100ml
Product shot of Passionfroudh by Fugazzi

Fugazzi

Passionfroudh

7.8/10(10)
WoodyFruity

Tropical fruit & dark oud.

Sample from €9

€14550ml
Product shot of Imperial by Boadicea the Victorious

Boadicea the Victorious

Imperial

5.8/10(3)
WoodySpicy

Regal Woody-Spicy Oud

Sample from €9

€355100ml
Product shot of Sahraa Oud by Fragrance Du Bois

Fragrance Du Bois

Sahraa Oud

7/10(1)
WoodySpicy

Luxurious Rose-Oud Desert

Sample unavailable

€785100ml
Product shot of Nemer by Boadicea the Victorious

Boadicea the Victorious

Nemer

8.3/10(2)
WoodyFloral

Majestic Rose-Oud Tiger

Sample unavailable

€600100ml
Product shot of Oud by Spirit of Dubai

Spirit of Dubai

Oud

8.1/10(5)
WoodyAnimalic

Luxurious Oud & Spices

Sample from €19

€78550ml
Product shot of Bahar by Spirit of Dubai

Spirit of Dubai

Bahar

8.3/10(3)
AquaticWoody

Fresh Aquatic Luxury

Sample from €9

€25550ml
Product shot of Mysterious Oud by Bortnikoff

Bortnikoff

Mysterious Oud

9/10(1)
SpicyWoody

Spicy Oriental Oud

Sample unavailable

€28550ml
Product shot of Oud Aquilaria by Oman Luxury

Oman Luxury

Oud Aquilaria

8/10(12)
WoodySpicy

Crisp apple, roses, smoky oud.

Sample from €9

€190100ml
Product shot of deadofnight by Strangelove

Strangelove

deadofnight

6.7/10(3)
WoodyFloral

Seductive Oud & Rose

Sample from €14

€21015ml
Product shot of Erba Oud by Sospiro

Sospiro

Erba Oud

5.6/10(5)
FruityWoody

Bold Fruity Oud

Sample from €9

€243100ml
Product shot of fallintostars by Strangelove

Strangelove

fallintostars

9/10(8)
WoodyFloral

Mystical oud and spicy amber.

Sample from €14

€21015ml
Product shot of Monarch by Boadicea the Victorious

Boadicea the Victorious

Monarch

9.4/10(4)
LeatherySpicy

Royal Leather & Spice

Sample from €9

€270100ml
Product shot of Oud Candy by Borntostandout

Borntostandout

Oud Candy

6.3/10(3)
WoodyGourmand

Dark wood meets burnt sugar.

Sample from €14

€28550ml
Product shot of Octavian by Electimuss

Electimuss

Octavian

5.8/10(4)
SpicyFloral

Regal Rose-Oud Elixir, Spiced Opulence.

Sample from €9

€445100ml
Product shot of Almas by Boadicea the Victorious

Boadicea the Victorious

Almas

7/10(4)
SpicyFloral

Opulent Rose-Oud-Leather

Sample from €14

€835100ml
Product shot of Oud Maximus by Bortnikoff

Bortnikoff

Oud Maximus

8.8/10(3)
AnimalicWoody

Opulent Oud & Rose

Sample unavailable

€34550ml
Product shot of Loudo by Sarah Baker

Sarah Baker

Loudo

7/10(3)
WoodyGourmand

Sweet Gourmand Oud

Sample from €9

€19550ml
Product shot of Zafar by Oman Luxury

Oman Luxury

Zafar

6.2/10(5)
ResinousSpicy

Oriental oud warmth, spicy citrus.

Sample unavailable

€250100ml
Product shot of Dasman by Boadicea the Victorious

Boadicea the Victorious

Dasman

7/10(1)
SpicySmoky

Opulent Rose & Oud

Sample unavailable

€600100ml
Product shot of Pomegranoudh by Fugazzi

Fugazzi

Pomegranoudh

8.6/10(5)
FruityWoody

Dark fruit and rich oud.

Sample from €9

€14550ml
Product shot of Nostos by Etat Libre D'Orange

Etat Libre D'Orange

Nostos

WoodyChypre

Heroic Woody Leather

Sample from €9

€245100ml
Product shot of In the Belly of the Beast by Toskovat

Toskovat

In the Belly of the Beast

8.2/10(9)
AnimalicWoody

Deep Animalic Aquatic

Sample unavailable

€32560ml
Product shot of Mangostino by Christian Provenzano

Christian Provenzano

Mangostino

7/10(2)
FruityWoody

Tropical Oud Fantasy

Sample from €9

€289100ml
Product shot of Symmetry by Sarah Baker

Sarah Baker

Symmetry

7.8/10(2)
WoodyCitrus

Dark Oud Meets Fresh Citrus

Sample from €9

€17550ml
Product shot of Krokos by Florian Pontier

Florian Pontier

Krokos

7.3/10(6)
SpicyLeathery

Spicy Saffron & Leather

Sample from €9

€195100ml
Product shot of Eid by Anfas

Anfas

Eid

8.5/10(1)
WoodyLeathery

Festive Woody Leather

Sample from €9

€32575ml
Product shot of Fortis by Liquides Imaginaires

Liquides Imaginaires

Fortis

8.6/10(6)
SpicyWoody

Earthy spices, smoky woods.

Sample from €9

€210100ml
Product shot of Oud Noir Intense by Fragrance Du Bois

Fragrance Du Bois

Oud Noir Intense

7.3/10(4)
SpicyWoody

Spicy Oud Masterpiece

Sample from €9

€565100ml
Product shot of Mana by Nishane

Nishane

Mana

8.9/10(7)
SpicyLeathery

Luxurious leather-oud with fiery spices.

Sample from €24

€57550ml
Product shot of Oud Monarch by Bortnikoff

Bortnikoff

Oud Monarch

8/10(1)
WoodyGourmand

Royal Oud & Cocoa Luxury

Sample unavailable

€34550ml
Product shot of Elixir d'Amour by Parfums D'Elmar

Parfums D'Elmar

Elixir d'Amour

6.8/10(8)
AmberFloral

A Hypnotic Love Potion

Sample from €9

€25060ml
Product shot of Blue Sapphire by Boadicea the Victorious

Boadicea the Victorious

Blue Sapphire

8/10(10)
FloralWoody

Regal Oriental Floral

Sample unavailable

€835100ml
Product shot of Rhinoceros by Zoologist

Zoologist

Rhinoceros

7.3/10(9)
BoozyLeathery

Boozy, leathery & animalic.

Sample from €9

€24060ml
Product shot of Cuir Infrarouge by Maison Crivelli

Maison Crivelli

Cuir Infrarouge

8/10(14)
LeatheryFruity

Fluorescent Raspberry Leather

Sample from €9

€20050ml