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How Is Oud Sorted? From Harvest to Grades

Before a piece of oud reaches you with a grade and a name, it passes through a journey of sorting and classification that begins after harvest. In this article —...

Oud Grades and How to Classify Its Quality

"Super," "Double Super," "Royal," "sinking"… names the oud buyer hears often, but what do they actually mean? In this comprehensive guide we explain how oud grades are classified and how...

Oud for Trade vs. Oud for Collection: Know Your...

Before you buy oud, ask yourself: are you buying it for trade (to resell) or for collection (for your use and your collection)? For the two purposes differ in priorities...

Oud Wood vs. Oud Oil: Form and Use

Oud has two basic forms: oud wood, which is burned, and oud oil (its dahn), which is distilled and worn as fragrance. Both come from the same tree, but they...

Sinking vs. Non-sinking Oud: The Density of the...

Among the most famous ways oud is measured is the "sink test": sinking oud is so rich in resin that it sinks in water, and non-sinking oud is lighter in...

Heavy vs. Light Oud: Character, Taste, and Setting

Oud is sometimes described as heavy or light, and what is meant is the character of its scent: the heavy is deep, strong, and present, and the light is smooth,...