Historically, the concept of perfume is ‘scent being released through smoke.’ Whether it's burned in homes or mixed with other scented oils to create a personal scent, Oud is a scent that lingers for days. I first smelled the exotic scent during a visit to the Middle East and for the first time in the States it was with Tom Ford's Oud Wood. U.S. consumers were surprised to see how expensive the bottle of perfume was. Gradually, this made consumers more curious and pretty soon this became the latest trend in luxury fragrance.
Oud is not only lovely on its own but once mixed with the right perfume match it has new meaning. A hint of oud will protect your scent by making it last longer. Worn during Ramadan celebrations and throughout the year, oud is an expression of oneself.
Oud leaves a trail like a memory that never fades away therefore experiment with different ages of Oud and mix them with your favorite oils and fragrances to find what defines your personal memory the best.
Besides original oud, here are 6 great options from luxury brands as seen in our slideshow below.
Aline Agopian
