Oud... Gold of the scent world
, by Jabar Yaqub, 1 min reading time
What is Oud?
⁃ Oud is one of the most expensive and desirable perfume ingredients in the world.
⁃ Oud’ literally means ‘from wood’ in Arabic.
⁃ It comes from Agar trees infected by a parasitic mold known as Phialophora parasitica, the tree will respond by creating a dark, fragrant resin and entrapping the parasite within. Once this resin hardens, this creates oud, which can then be harvested.
⁃ Oud wood has been used in traditional medicine for centuries and is considered to be a very spiritual plant.
⁃ It is often said that oud wood can promote positive energy, clarity of mind, and creativity.
⁃ Many cultures around the world use oud wood for rituals, ceremonies and spiritual cleansing.
⁃ The Oud is also an 11 or 13 string pear shaped wooden instrument played in Iran & Syria.
Our products enriched with Oud :
• Midnight Rose
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