Fragrance begins long before a bottle is opened or a piece of oud reaches the burner.
It begins with material.
At The Oud Artisan, we approach oud, bakhoor, resins and fragrance as materials with their own histories, origins and aromatic personalities.
Understanding the Material
Natural agarwood is not uniform.
Its appearance, density, visible resin, aroma and behaviour when heated can vary between pieces and batches. Geography, species, resin formation, preparation and storage can all contribute to the final experience.
Our product pages aim to identify details such as origin, format and fragrance character whenever those details are known and verified.
Our Oud
Our oud collection may include material associated with regions such as:
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Sri Lanka
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India
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Bangladesh
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Papua
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Southeast Asia
Exact origin and product information will always be stated on the individual product page where confirmed.
Agarwood-producing Aquilaria and Gyrinops species are covered by CITES international trade controls. Wood chips in particular can fall within permitting requirements depending on the material and trade circumstances.
Natural Oud Oil
Where an oud oil is sold as a distilled agarwood oil, its individual product description will explain the material and production information available for that oil.
Natural oud should not be expected to behave exactly like a conventional perfume. Its aroma can change noticeably from application through dry-down, revealing different facets as it interacts with the skin.
Our Fragrances
Our London-inspired perfume collection takes a different approach.
Rather than simply naming fragrances after locations, each composition is intended to connect an identifiable scent profile with the atmosphere, landscape or memory associated with its namesake.
A park may become citrus and greenery.
A historic square may become incense, amber and woods.
A summer afternoon may become florals, sweetness and spice.
The location provides the starting point. The fragrance tells the rest of the story.