How to pronounce oud

Oud is highly valued by perfumers for its sweet, woody, aromatic and complex scent. Oud is also called Agarwood. It comes from the wood of the tropical Agar (Aquilaria) tree, believed to have originated in the Assam region of India, and spread from there throughout Southeast Asia.

Although there’s no such thing in Arabic. To translate “oud, Oud, even Oudh, then there’s Dehn Al Oudh” would just be: wood, Wood, and even Wood, then there’s fat of the wood.

: a musical instrument of the lute family used in southwest Asia and northern Africa.

[AGARWOOD, also known as Aloeswood]

Character of raw material : The young Agarwood tree does not have any fragrance. As the tree ages, interaction with bacteria begins to produce an aromatic resin. With time, it ages to a very rich, dark resin with a distinctive and lovely fragrance.

Selling agarwood or lapnisan is illegal

But lapnisan is an endangered species and the government has it under its protection. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) says it is illegal to buy, sell, collect, or transport any part of agarwood or lapnisan.

Why is it so expensive? First-grade agarwood can cost as much as $100,000 per kilogram. In order for the aquilaria tree to produce any agarwood, it must first become infected. Agarwood chips also known as oud are carved out by hand.

The odour of agarwood is complex and pleasing, with few or no similar natural analogues. In the perfume state, the scent is mainly distinguished by a combination of “oriental-woody” and “very soft fruity-floral” notes.

The reason is simple: when you burn incense, you are somehow burning agarwood. The more agarwood powder in incense, the stronger the sweetness and the woodiness one can feel. This is when the smells go funny, and it could be extreme: You will find its scent is mainly woody because, at its natural form, it is wood.

Since Ouds, like musk, are the result of reactions in a living organism, it changes when it comes in contact with skin. Your body’s pheromones, heat, skin’s natural oils, and sweat react with Oud, and hence smell very different.

The Oud qualities

The olfactory profile of the Oud seduces immediately. Its woody smell is rich in nuances, ranging from sweet to earthy, with some notes of leather and spices. It depends on the species of the tree that produces the resin and on the technique used for extraction.

Why is oud so expensive? Oud really is a little bit of scented luxury! So, agar trees are being grown now in other areas of the world in an attempt to keep up with demand, but these may have a naturally different scent to them.

Chanel N°5 is, without a doubt, the most iconic fragrance of all time. It’s been a staple within many a glamorous woman’s fragrance wardrobes since its creation back in 1921. At the perfume’s center is a floral bouquet of rose and jasmine with a touch of vanilla to deepen.

The highest quality Agarwood trees can be found in the former countries of Indochina, such as: Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. Also found in Assam a province in India, where the best distillers in the world can be found.

The annual Oud market gleans around $6 billion, and its value is often estimated as one-and-a-half times the value of gold. For these reasons, it is sometimes referred to as “liquid gold.” Forbes has reported that it can cost $5,000 per pound. Oud retailers often sell just a 3-gram bottle for $300 or more.

The Oud is not necessarily more difficult than learning Banjo or Guitar, it’s just a different approach. It’s more like a melodic instrument like a violin. Good luck. Once you get into the Oud you’ll be quite addicted.

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Known as the “Wood of the Gods”, oud is the basis of some of the world’s most extravagant perfumes. Derived from the resinous bark of a tree that grows exclusively in parts of Southeast Asia, it is also one of the world’s rarest and most expensive commodities – kilo for kilo, it is more costly than gold.