Laos Red Soil Oud

老挝红土沉香

Origin: Laos

This is a sensualist’s oud. It comes across as extremely sweet and fruity, like lychee soaked wood lit on fire, with top notes that are soft and downy, like freshly washed cotton. There is a beautiful complexity to this incense: you would think it is made of many flowers, thoughts and oils. It is very pleasing and sweetening to the spirit. 

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Oud, sometimes called agarwood or aloeswood, is a very distinctive type of incense with a unique sweetness and complexity. Unlike incense like sandalwood, oud is not actually made from wood. Rather, oud is a resin, specifically produced by varietals of the Aquilaria species of trees native to Asia. These trees release resin when they are damaged by natural factors such as lightning, fire, or insect infestation. The formation of these special, aromatic resins happens very slowly, and can take decades. For many reasons, oud is regarded as one of the most valued substances in the world and can command a very high price. 

The scent of burning oud is transportive, clarifying to the senses, and extremely relaxing. It is thus a great accompaniment to any of our teas, and if you’ve been to our shop, you’ve likely unknowingly already met it.