Post-modern perfumery is reshaping fragrance through niche, artisanal scents, gender-fluid compositions, reinvented oud, and ...

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Oud (or agarwood) is a rare and precious resin derived from the heartwood of Aquilaria trees, and it is known in the fragrance world as “liquid gold.” Oud is one of those fragrance notes you either ...

Finding that perfect summer scent can sometimes feel like a quest, but the journey becomes worthwhile when you stumble upon a ...

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“In the Middle East, it’s not just a scent, it’s part of our daily lives, traditions, and cultural rituals, which gives it a strong emotional resonance.” In the Middle East, oud oil is dabbed onto ...

Oud is old news in the fragrance world, and that’s not a dig. What was once a fringe accord in the West (though beloved in the Middle East for centuries) is now fully cemented as a global staple, with ...

As rare as it is extremely valuable, oud has formed the basis of some of the most coveted of luxury fragrances released in recent years. But with its musky, resinous scent profile and powerful throw, ...

Creed never rushes an idea. For more than 250 years, the fragrance house has built a reputation on an almost stubborn devotion to craftsmanship, even if such painstaking work takes years to perfect.

It’s strong, it’s powerful, and it exudes a certain smoldering masculinity—oud is one of the most expensive raw-scent ingredients in the world. So robust is its fragrance that it has the ability to ...

At the spring 2026 Tom Ford show in Paris, models glided down the runway in glittering jewel tones and creamy ensembles, a ...

Dark, rich and spiritual, oud unfolds anew in this season’s most original perfumes. By Kari Molvar The French perfumer Dominique Ropion has researched thousands of ingredients during his 30-year ...