The Liquid Gold of the Orient
Agarwood, known across the Arabian Gulf and South Asia as Oud, is the most coveted and valuable aromatic wood on Earth. Produced when the Aquilaria tree responds to natural fungal inoculation, the heartwood becomes saturated with precious resin that perfumers have cherished for millennia.
Cambodian vs. Assam Agarwood
At Notes & Roots, our oriental creations such as Crown Oud and Notes de Wood draw inspiration from traditional artisanal distillations. Assam oud offers a dark, leathery, and animalic depth, while Cambodian oud brings sweeter, balsamic dried-fruit undertones.
When to Wear Oud
- Traditional Ceremonies & Jumu’ah: A regal companion for linen kurtas, sherwanis, and formal occasion wear.
- Cold Weather & Evenings: Oud develops its richest facets when the air is crisp, radiating warmth from your pulse points.