Oud

At a glance

Oud, or agarwood, is a deep, animalic woody material steam-distilled from resin-infused Aquilaria wood, among the most expensive raw materials in perfumery.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Aquilaria tree resin-infused wood, primarily Southeast Asia
Extraction
Steam distillation
CAS number
8025-73-0
Profile
Deep, animalic, smoky-woody scent with leather and barnyard facets
IFRA status
Not restricted
Cost tier
High
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-16