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Nov 4, 2019 · Learn about Oud or Oudh, a rare and expensive essential oil extracted from agarwood, and its ancient and modern uses in perfumery and aromatherapy. Discover six fragrances by Alpha Aromatics that feature Oud as a base note.
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The word oud (عود) means "from wood" and "stick" in Arabic. In 1940 Curt Sachs contradicted or refined that idea, saying oud meant flexible stick, not wood. A western scholar of Islamic musical subjects, Eckhard Neubauer, suggested that oud may be an Arabic borrowing from the Persian word rōd or rūd, which meant string.
Oct 23, 2022 · Find out how oud is made, what it smells like, why it's so expensive, and why it's finally starting to gain popularity in the U.S.
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Agarwood, aloeswood, eaglewood, gharuwood or the Wood of Gods, most commonly referred to as oud or oudh (from Arabic: عود, romanized: ʿūd, pronounced), is a fragrant, dark and resinous wood used in incense, perfume, and small hand carvings.
Sep 16, 2023 · Oud is a precious and rare ingredient extracted from the resin of an infected tree, used in many Middle Eastern perfumes. Learn about its history, smell, modern variations, and how to wear it from perfumers.
Jan 5, 2023 · Oud is a rare and expensive wood essence that is extracted from the Agar tree when it gets infected by fungi. Learn how oud is harvested, why it is popular in the West and the Middle East, and what fragrances feature this rich and warm note.
May 18, 2024 · Oud is a pear-shaped stringed instrument with a fretless fingerboard and a wooden belly. It is the ancestor of the European lute and has various tunings and sizes across cultures.
