Which is the best oud oil?

14 of the best oud perfumes

• Roberto Cavalli Oud, prices vary.
• Versace Oud Oriental, €150.
• Van Cleef and Arples Precious Oud, €108.90.
• Yves Saint Laurent Splendid Wood, €190.
• Lancôme L’Autre Ôud, €120.
• Tom Ford Oud Fleur, €186.90.
• Maison Francis Kurkdjian Paris Oud Silk Mood, €275.
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Where can I get Oud in India?

It is obtained from the Agar tree endemic to India (Aquilaria Agallocha / Aquilaria Malaccensis) that grows in Assam and other north eastern states of India like Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Meghalaya. In fact, agarwood tree is believed to have originated from Assam, India.

How much does real oud cost?

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.

Which country has best oud?

“The most preferred oud is from India, known locally as oud Hindi and followed by those from Cambodia and Malaysia,” Layana Mohammed, an oud salesperson in Dubai, told Al Arabiya English.

Which country produces oud?

Since India was the first country where Oud tree, also known as Agarwood trees were found first and reported, it carries very special significance among the perfumers. Later on these Agarwood trees were also discovered in various countries including Malasiya, Indonesia, Combodia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam and more.

What is Cambodia oud?

The magical Cambodian Oud Oil Blend is distilled from the oud bark of the ancient Indonesian jungles that harnesses the richest and purest forms of oud. This mysterious Oud Oil Blend will offer you the most pungent and woody earthy aroma of the agarwood species.

Is agarwood the same as oud?

Both agarwood and its resin distillate/extracts are known as oud (عود) in Arabic (literally “rod/stick”) and used to describe agarwood in Arab countries. Western perfumers also often use agarwood essential oil under the name “oud” or “oudh”.

Can we grow agarwood in India?

Northeast India is particularly significant for agarwood (called ‘sanchi’ in Assam). The northeast (particularly Assam, Mizoram and Tripura) is considered to be the cradle of agarwood aromatics with ancient traditions of agarwood production which is thriving and growing.

Can agarwood be grown in India?

“Agar wood” is one of the scented trees being cultivated in south eastern countries so far. In India, it is considered as one of the endangered species by the environmental department. But one can find the artificial cultivation in the north eastern region, particularly in the state of Assam.

Which oud perfume is the best?

Best Oud Perfumes

• CREED Royal Oud.
• Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud.
• TOM FORD Private Blend Oud Wood.
• Dolce & Gabbana Parfums Velvet Desert Oud.
• Gucci Oud Intense.
• Van Cleef & Arpels Collection Extraordinaire Precious Oud.
• Versace Pour Femme Oud Oriental.
• Diptyque Oud Palao.

What is the most expensive oud?

Jo Malone Oud and Bergamot Cologne Intense Throw in a fragrance with one of the most expensive ingredients — oud present — and the $190 this cologne goes for becomes more understandable.

What does Cambodian oud smell like?

Rich, red and ruby brown colour. When you apply it, you smell this amazing light sweet Animalic (which is the right amount, not too Animalic but a light smell which is a good smell) and sweet smoky honey. You can smell hints of berries, which is the base note to the dry down.