Oud is one of the most mysterious and expensive perfumery ingredients. Its lore is so profusely rich and oversized that perfume marketing departments can only dream of such a layered origin story. But ...

Just living in the UAE is reason enough to fall in love with oud. Over the decades, we've all gifted the oh-so-Arabic scent to our loved ones, especially if they're visiting us here. A few of us rely ...

Dark, rich and spiritual, oud unfolds anew in this season’s most original perfumes. By Kari Molvar The French perfumer Dominique Ropion has researched thousands of ingredients during his 30-year ...

While forever associated with the Middle East, oud originates from species of Aquilaria trees found in East and Southeast Asia, that when infected by a specific fungi produce the scented wood still ...

Swiss Arabian, the region's leading fragrance house, has launched its newest signature fragrance oil, the Oud Malaki. The ultimate expression of East-meets-West, the Oud Malaki perfume oil is an ...

The sustainable Oud oil currently being produced by Asia Plantation Capital (APC) in their modern artisan distilleries has recently achieved approval by IFRA (The International Fragrance Association) ...

Article presented by Tom White. Oud perfume is revered in the world of fragrances for its enchanting allure. An olfactory gem, this intense and long-lasting aroma is derived from the resinous ...

Agarwood, a rare fragrant wood, is highly valued. It comes from Aquilaria trees in Asia. The trees produce resin when infected by fungus. This makes Agarwood expensive due to its slow formation and ...