What does oudh smell like?
Depending on the type of oudh, how long it’s been aged and the quantity used, it can be smooth as velvet, smell like fresh hay drying in sunshine or like a particularly busy barnyard on a rather ripe summer’s day.
Which Oud perfume is the best?
Our Top 8 Oud Perfume Picks
- Versace Oud Noir* This masculine scent will stop you in your tracks.
- Acqua di Parma Colonia Oud*
- Polo Ralph Lauren Supreme Oud*
- Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud*
- Boss Bottled Oud by Hugo Boss.
- Al Oudh by L’Artisan Parfumeur*
- Montale Original Aoud*
- Gucci Intense Oud*
Is Oud a nice smell?
It is one of the most long-lasting perfume notes. Sweet, smoky, sexily earthy, Oud is all about depth. For special occasions, especially an evening soiree in the cold winter, Oud is the perfect fragrance to opt for. Once you get accustomed to the velvety spiciness of Oud, it’s hard to go back.
Why Oud is so expensive?
Oud (or “oudh”) comes from the wood of a wild tropical tree called the agar. Apparently, only 2 percent of agar trees produce oud, making it incredibly precious. And therefore, expensive. Due to its rarity, high demand, and the difficulty of harvesting it, oud oil is one of the most expensive oils in the world.
What is the difference between oud and perfume?
The Scent Itself When used in a perfume composition, oud is most often a base note. Essential in every perfume, unlike top notes and middle notes, base notes tend to stay on the skin long after the others dissipate. Compared to the naturally produced fragrance, these are nothing short of a disappointment.
What scents go well with oud?
Blends Well With: Ambrette, Amyris, Black Pepper, Boronia, Cardamom, Carnation, Cassie, Cedarwood, Champaca, Cistus, Elemi, Fir, Frankincense, Galbanum, Geranium, Jasmine, Juniper, Labdanum, Lotus, Myrrh, Oakmoss, Orange Blossom, Orris, Patchouli, Pink Peppercorn, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Tobacco.
How do you wear oud perfume?
Oud is usually applied in places with a pulse. On the wrists, sides of the neck, and behind the ears. These places are warm and the heat activates the scent to last longer.
Why is Tom Ford oud wood so expensive?
One reason oud is so expensive is its rarity; by some estimates, fewer than 2% of wild agar trees produce it. Experts claim that the very best oud comes from the oldest trees, which are even more scarce. It can sell for $5,000 a pound – or more.
What is oud called in English?
Oud (agarwood, aloe wood, eagle wood, gaharu) is formed in a tropical evergreen tree called Agar tree (Aquilaria species) which is believed to have originated from Assam, India.