Oud Makka (Indian Asaam 2011)

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Oud, Agar-wood, also known as Aoud, or Oudh, is the resinous heartwood of the Aquilaria and Crasna tree. The heartwood becomes diseased, leaving it a dark, oily and incredibly dense. The wood becomes so dense that it does not float. It was first introduced into Europe in the eighth and ninth centuries. It is still the scent of choice in the Middle East and is now firmly established in Western perfumery. The oil is distilled from the wood. The wood is also burnt in the traditional manner, known as Bakhoor, making it one of the oldest forms of incense in the world. This is a premium grade from Asaam in India. This is the A grade and is slightly lighter than the AA grade.

An elusive Oud Oil

Oud, Agar-wood, also known as Aoud, or Oudh, is the resinous heartwood of the Aquilaria and Crasna tree. The heartwood becomes diseased, leaving it a dark, oily and incredibly dense. The wood becomes so dense that it does not float. It was first introduced into Europe in the eighth and ninth centuries. It is still the scent of choice in the Middle East and is now firmly established in Western perfumery. The oil is distilled from the wood, albeit that it is now exceedingly rare. The wood is still burnt in the traditional manner, known as Bakhoor, making it one of the oldest forms of incense in the world. This is a good grade from Asaam in India. This is the A grade from this batch and is slightly lighter than the AA grade.

What are people saying about this product- it’s a very long lasting scent and many have described the scent profile to change and for the sweeter and woody notes to project. It has a very pleasant scent with a brilliant dry down meaning it’s loved by many. It also has a light scent profile that blends in with the background for those who don’t want a scent that stands out of the ordinary.

How to use this product- use this Oud on the pulse points, wrists, neck, behind the ear or even the elbows. You can layer it with a spray or even a cream, try and test a few different ways to see what suits you best. Please store this product in a cool place away from sunlight and keep upright


Delivery

All orders are sent within 2 days, please allow 2-3 working days for all UK orders, and 7-11 working days for all International orders. We are having some trouble sending spray products to the US and a few other countries, please do contact us for up to date information.

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