Oud is one of the most mysterious and expensive perfumery ingredients. Its lore is so profusely rich and oversized that perfume marketing departments can only dream of such a layered origin story. But ...

The oud, a stringed instrument, is believed to date back to around 2350 BC to the Akkadian civilisation located in present-day Iraq. It went on to become a popular musical instrument during the old ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Münir N. Beken is a composer, and his instrument is the Middle Eastern ...

If you have ever wandered into the world of traditional perfumes, chances are two words have popped up again and again: attar and oud. They sound fancy, smell divine, and often come with a reputation ...

Oud is not for everyone, but a new crop of approachable ouds means there might be one scent just for you Oud is one of the most mysterious and expensive perfumery ingredients. Its lore is so profusely ...