Oud (Agarwood)

Oud, also known as agarwood, is a fragrant heartwood that forms in Aquilaria and Gyrinops trees when they become infected with a certain type of mold. This process triggers the trees to produce an aromatic resin in response to the infection, which, over time, results in the dense, dark heartwood that is highly valued in many cultures around the world. The unique fragrance of oud is complex and pleasing, with notes that can range from woody and smoky to sweet and floral, depending on the specific species of tree, the region where it grows, and how the oud is harvested and processed.