Oud, the oriental perfume worth gold

Oud, the oriental perfume worth gold
Oud, the oriental perfume worth gold

Who doesn't love perfumes? They allow you to show off before going to society, work or a date. There are some who like penetrating perfumes, others more discreet fragrances. Some prefer sweet nuances, others woody notes.

Woody like those of the oriental perfume par excellence, oud, one of the best known in the Arab world, which is particularly popular in the Gulf countries. Although it is among the most expensive perfumes in the world, its demand has continued to grow in recent years.

This woody note is obtained from a tree of the genus Aquilaria, which grows wild in the rainforests of Southeast Asian countries such as India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia and the Philippines. The most prestigious origins are India, Vietnam and Cambodia.

In the past, people waited for the tree to suffer mechanical attack or infection by insects, bacteria or fungi. In reaction, it then produces a thick, fragrant and dark resin, called “calambac”. But today, even healthy specimens are cut down to grind the wood, then distill it. This overexploitation – which allows us to produce more g

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