With roots in ritual and spirituality, oud is not only one of fragrance’s oldest notes, it’s also the most polarizing. Allure Story by Sable Yong, Sophia Panych ...

and most recognizable fragrance ingredients out there, few people are au fait with what oud actually is. Translating to “wood” from Arabic, oud is the scent harvested from the oil of sap that ...

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