Agarwood, aloeswood, eaglewood, gharuwood or the Wood of Gods, commonly referred to as oud or oudh (from Arabic: عود, romanized: ʿūd, pronounced [ʕuːd]), is a fragrant, dark and resinous wood used in incense, perfume, and small hand carvings.

2019年11月4日 · Known as the “five thousand dollar per pound scent,” Oud or Oudh is by far one of the most expensive raw fragrance ingredients in the world. Also known as agarwood, this essential oil is extracted from the fungus-infected resinous heartwood of the agar tree, which is primarily found in the dense forests of Southeast Asia, India and Bangladesh.

Oud (Agarwood) is a dark and heavy fragrant heartwood which is formed when a healthy tree of Aquilaria species is damaged by fungal infection or physically to which tree's self defense mechanism responds by generating oleoresins. A high-quality oud can fetch as much as US$1000 per gram in the market!

2023年9月28日 · Oudh, also known as agarwood, is a renowned ingredient derived from the heartwood of the Agar Aquilaria tree. It’s origin lies in the tree’s response to infection by a particular fungus called Phialophora Parasitica.

2024年1月5日 · Oud, which is also known as oudh, agarwood or black gold, is a rare and aromatic resin that is found in the heartwood of Aquilaria trees with a fungal infection. It’s a precious essential oil that has been used for centuries in traditional perfumes, incense, and spiritual rituals across various cultures and regions.

2024年1月14日 · Nestled in the heart of ancient cultures, the Oud tree stands as a testament to time, holding within its roots a fragrant secret that has transcended centuries. From the spiritual ceremonies of the East to the perfume counters of the West, the enigmatic aroma of Oud has woven itself into the tapestry of human history.

Odor profile: A pathological secretion of the aquillaria tree, a rich, musty woody-nutty scent that is highly prized in the Middle East. In commercial perfumery, it's safe to say all "oud" is a recreated synthetic note.

2022年2月8日 · Oud, also known as Oudh or Agarwood, is built in an evergreen tropical tree of the Aquilaria species called Agar tree, which is assumed to have originated from India, specifically from the Assam state.

Oud, Oudh, Aloeswood, Agarwood, Gaharu (different names for the same meaning) is the common name for the tar-like resinous heartwood that forms in the ancient Aquilaria and some Gyrinops species of trees that are native to the dense forests of South East Asia.

Oudh, Oud or technically Agarwood is regarded as the product of a natural reaction to a fungal disease that infects the Aquilaria, Aetoxylon, and Gonystylus genus of species from the family of Thymelaeaceae. From these the best known for its resinous heart wood is the Aquilaria species.