The nature of oud
It begins as a wound
When an Aquilaria tree is injured, it protects itself by filling its heartwood with a dark, fragrant resin. Over many years, pale, light wood becomes dense, dark and aromatic. That resin-rich wood is oud.
Because it forms slowly and unpredictably, no two pieces are alike — each has its own colour, grain and scent. It has been treasured for centuries, from the Arabian Gulf to India, China and Japan.
- Years in the making
- Resin builds up slowly; in the wild it can take decades.
- No two alike
- Every piece has its own colour, grain and aroma.
- Treasured for centuries
- Burned as incense and distilled into oil across many cultures.