Oud (agarwood)
Woody note
What does oud smell like?
A dark, resinous wood formed when agar trees respond to infection. It can smell smoky, leathery, sweet or animalic, and is one of the most prized materials in perfumery.
Feels like: night, bold, luxurious, smoky, wedding, winter, mysterious
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