Introduction to Oud

Oud Incense Experience Collection: 

Mysuru Sandalwood 

Hoi An Oud 

Nha Trung Red Soil Oud 

This sampler set is an introduction to our collection of single-origin oud incense, and a great starting place for those who are new to traditional oud.

For comparison, this set includes a pure sandalwood incense, along with and two of our favourite ouds. Many people will have had experience with sandalwood incense, making it a great anchor when compared to oud’s distinct, resinous quality. The Hoi An Vietnam is a high quality entry-level oud, whereas the Nha Trung Vietnam Red Soil is a wonderful example of a premium oud. Together, you will have an incense for every occasion. 

Each set comes with 8 pieces of each incense. 

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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.