Oud can be appreciated in several forms. The first is the raw Oud chips, meticulously hand-cut and carefully cleaned to preserve both their shape and the integrity of the material. The second is the pure essential oil, obtained from these very chips through a long, meticulous process of distillation and separation - an art that reveals the deepest and most precious facets of the wood. The scent profile of Oud depends on several factors: the forest where the tree grows, the water it absorbs, the type of injury that causes the tree to produce the resin, and how long the resulting Oud oil is aged under controlled conditions. In the end, every drop of Oud carries the quiet story of the tree it came from. Photography by @theateebali @four.30am @maria.caminoo #Oud #Perfume #Amouage #Oman