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.

Origin

Aquilaria tree resin-infused wood, primarily Southeast Asia

Extraction

Steam distillation

Profile

Deep, animalic, smoky-woody scent with leather and barnyard facets

IFRA status

Not restricted

Cost tier

High