Oud

About the Oud Accord in Perfumery

Oud (agarwood) is the most expensive raw material in perfumery — the resinous heartwood of Aquilaria trees infected with a specific mold. Its range is enormous: from clean, woody, and sweet to intensely animalic and barnyard. Middle Eastern perfumery is built around it.

What accords pair with Oud?

Oud fragrances often feature Woody, Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli, Earthy, Smoky, Smoke as complementary accords. These combinations appear frequently because they share compatible olfactory qualities — together they create balance and depth.

What's the difference between accords and notes?

Notes are the individual ingredients in a fragrance — bergamot, sandalwood, jasmine. Accords are the blended impressions those ingredients create together. A fragrance can list rose as a heart note but project as "Oud" depending on how it's constructed. Accords describe the experience; notes describe the recipe.

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