Agarwood

Agarwood, also known as oud, is one of the most precious and sought-after materials in all of perfumery. This dark, resinous wood forms when Aquilaria trees become infected with a specific mold, triggering the tree to produce a richly fragrant resin as a natural defense.

The resulting wood is incredibly rare — only a small percentage of wild Aquilaria trees produce it — making genuine agarwood worth more by weight than gold. The scent of agarwood is complex and almost impossible to describe in a single word.

It can be smoky, woody, sweet, animalic, medicinal, and leathery all at once, shifting and evolving on the skin over hours. In Middle Eastern perfumery, agarwood has been the cornerstone of fragrance for centuries, used in incense, oils, and attars.

Its integration into Western perfumery over the past two decades has created some of the most celebrated contemporary fragrances. Agarwood pairs magnificently with rose, saffron, sandalwood, and amber.

If you are searching for a note that carries thousands of years of cultural significance and delivers an unforgettable olfactory experience, agarwood is the ultimate treasure.