How to try oud before buying a full bottle
Oud varies a lot and changes on skin. How to sample it properly: testers, decants, small sizes, a simple testing routine and what to check when buying online.
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Oud, agarwood, oudh and attar: the words explained
What agarwood is, why oud has so many names, what dehn al oud and bakhoor are, what a traditional attar is, and what "oud" on a perfume label...
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What does oud actually smell like? A beginner's guide
Woody, sweet, smoky and sometimes sharp. What oud really smells like, where the smell comes from, and how to try it for the first time.
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