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Is Sinking Oud Always Better?

We saw that sinking is a proof of high density, so does that mean the sinker is always better? The honest answer: not necessarily. Sinking is an indicator of density,...

What Is Sinking Oud and Why Is It Valued?

Among the most circulated and valued oud terms is "sinking oud" — that is, the piece that sinks in water instead of floating. It is considered one of the finest...

Does Thick Smoke Indicate the Quality of Oud?

Like bubbles, many think that the abundance of smoke rising from oud is a proof of its quality and strength. But thick smoke may sometimes indicate the opposite: a fast...

Do Bubbles Indicate the Quality of Oud?

Many circulate the belief that the appearance of bubbles on the surface of oud when heated is a conclusive proof of its quality and richness in resin. The truth is...

The Gentle Heating Test for Oud: The More Preci...

In the ember article we promised a more precise way to read the scent of oud, which is gentle heating. The idea is simple: a low, controlled heat vaporizes the...

The Ember Test for Oud: What It Reveals and How...

We have finished the indicators read with the eye and the hand, and now we move to what appears only with heat. The most famous of these tests is placing...