Fragrance note
Oud Perfumes
An oud perfume is a fragrance centred on oud: the resinous heartwood of the Aquilaria tree – woody, smoky and often slightly leathery. It is one of the most precious raw materials in perfumery, classic with rose and surprisingly soft with vanilla or fruit.
More about Oud Perfumes
Knowledge
How the note behaves
Classic with rose
Oud and rose: the oriental dream pairing, sensual and deep.
Ceremonial
With saffron and incense. Festive and resinous, for big evenings.
Soft & modern
With vanilla or fruit. Surprisingly round and easy to wear.
Curious factWood weighing as much as an adult yields roughly four teaspoons of oud oil.
Knowledge to share
Myth or truth?
Statement 1
Oud forms when a tree falls ill.
True. Only when Aquilaria trees are infected by a fungus do they form the dark, fragrant resin in their heartwood.
Statement 2
Healthy agarwood smells just as intense.
Myth. Healthy heartwood is pale and almost odourless – the scent only develops as resin builds up.
Statement 3
Oud originally comes from Arabia.
Myth. Aquilaria trees are native to South and Southeast Asia; only the word ‘oud’ comes from Arabic.
Your result
DISCOVER OUD PERFUMESFrequently asked questions
What is the difference between oud and aoud?
There is none – they are different spellings of the same word. Perfume houses choose their own version, which is why you will find both here.
Is oud a men's fragrance?
No. In the Arab world, women and men have worn oud alike for centuries. With rose or vanilla it feels especially sensual; with leather and smoke, more striking.
How much oud perfume should I apply?
Sparingly. Oud is intense and long-lasting; one or two sprays are usually enough for the whole evening. With every bottle from 30 ml, we include a 2 ml sample of the same fragrance.
2 ml samplewith every bottle from 30 ml
Free shippingto Austria and Germany from €200
Boutique Bregenzevery fragrance to try
