Oud is one of the rarest scents ever known, a treasured and sought after rarity for millennia even featuring in the bible. Initially revered by cultures all across Asia and the Middle East, oud has since come to the West, featuring in products by the most famous western houses.

With mass produced perfumes by designer brands and even niche brands it should come of no surprise that most of the oud used in these perfumes is synthetic - produced in labs - that doesn’t even come close to the real scent.

So what exactly is oud?

Artisanal oud refers to a new approach to fine fragrance in this case oud, akin to 3rd generation coffee, the emergence of artisanal oud has had a profound impact on what we know oud to be. 

It has reinvigorated our passion for fragrance, elevated our expectations of oud and brought us true olfactory gems.

Before the time of artisanal oud, the oud scene was rife with adulterated oils mixed with other substances - chemicals largely - in order to dilute the scent and maximise profits. Some collectors went years without knowing and many out there still don't know their oud is not authentic.

Taiwanese oud oil has become something of a legend within the oud community, after all, some of the greatest oils known hail from here.

The path to sourcing great fragrance is not easy, let alone some of the finest essential oils known. Pair this arduous ambition with the requirement it must be distilled in Taiwan, and now you have yourself an almost impossible task.