When someone asks you about the most expensive fragrance in the world, you'll probably not say 'tree fungus.' In reality, tree fungus from aquilaria trees is the origin of one of the world's most popular and expensive fragrances – Oud.
In this article, you'll learn what Oudh Fragrance is, what it smells like, why it's so popular, what sets it apart, and much more.
Did you know that Oud or Oudh scent is called the '$5000 scent'? It's not far from the truth. This fragrance comes with one of the highest price tags in the world.
Natural oud or oudh oil is formed when a particular fungus inhabits the surface of Aquilaria trees, primarily found in Southeast Asian forests. It is also found in the Middle East, where it is dubbed 'the Black Gold.'
The oil is extracted from the wood either by melting the resin or distilling it. Even among this type of tree, it is a rare one that provides this oil. It is said that one in ten such trees can produce natural oud oil. Expert perfumers seek the oil and fragrance from older trees due to their superior resin and aroma. Since only 2% of the Aquilaria tree species produce this fragrance, you can guess why it is so expensive.
The international Oudh fragrance market annually makes around 6 Billion USD. It is so rare a fragrance that its value is 1 ½ times the value of gold! No wonder Oudh perfume is also called Liquid Gold.
Typically, it costs $5000 for each pound, and you can get a 3-gram perfume bottle for around $300. Small bottle? This small bottle typically lasts a year since one needs only a tiny amount per use.
There are many facets to its scent. It is intense, sensual, and musky but also pleasing. It reminds you of warm, damp, smoky wood with a hint of fruits and flowers. The resultant scent is thus very rare, highly treasured, and expensive. The Oudh fragrance is a true gift of nature that gives any area a sense of luxury and comfort.
This perfume is quite popular today and garners enormous interest due to its rarity, unforgettable fragrance, and premium price. No wonder many famous designers have introduced their lines or brands of this scent. These include Oud Wood by Tom Ford and Oud Royal by George Armani.
Oud fragrance evokes mystery, uniqueness, and a quiet, brooding confidence. The scent is earthy, animalic, and intimate. This makes this fragrance best for people who wish to be noticed, as it has a powerful diffusion yet lingers for around 6 hours. Even after a whiff of Oudh has dried on your skin, you can still smell its earthy, musky, woody, and smoky scent for hours. Fragrances that contain traces of Oudh can evoke smells of saffron and leather with a hint of smokiness.
For the true connoisseur like yourself, many Oudh Fragrance products are on the market. These include Oud Safir Diffuser Oil, Olive Blossom Oud, Oud Wood Bergamot, and Tonka Oud Patchouli. Whether it is for a formal or informal occasion, this is one scent that is sure to bewitch the mind.
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