Oud and the Saudi Home
Saudis have always loved the scent of oud incense in all its forms, making oud oil and incense a fixture of their happy occasions, to the point that welcoming a guest with oud became a sign of generosity and good hospitality.
Passing the incense burner among guests in a majlis is considered a form of good hospitality. Saudis also use oud oil and incense for perfuming themselves and for scenting homes and mosques with the finest types, and you'll often see oud smoke filling gatherings full of loved ones and friends.
Fumigation of the Holy Kaaba
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque is keen on perfuming the Holy Kaaba and fumigating all sides of the Grand Mosque of Mecca with the finest types of perfume and incense five times a day, as a tribute to the Sacred House of God. The Black Stone, Al-Multazam, and the Yemeni Corner are perfumed with the finest oud oil, in addition to fumigating the Grand Mosque with 3 kilograms daily distributed over 30 incense burners throughout the sanctuary, especially during the blessed month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
Where Does Oud Come From?
East Asia is famous for its many forests of perennial agarwood trees, from which the produced oud takes its name, such as Moroccan and Cambodian. Oud incense is extracted through a harvesting and cutting process during winter, and after cutting and cleaning the affected parts, the polishing process begins. Oud experts then sort the wood according to weight and color criteria. Oud oil, on the other hand, is produced from what the incense secretes during a cooking process using technical methods to extract the pure oil.
The Finest Types of Oud
Oud incense is divided into two categories: natural and enhanced. There's no doubt natural agarwood is the finest among the different types and grades, though its high prices have led many oud lovers toward enhanced oud incense, which is also divided into different types and grades.
How to Pick Quality Oud
- Put a small piece of incense in water; if it floats, the incense is good.
- Avoid buying dyed pieces.
- Make sure the rising smoke tends toward blue and shows plenty of oil bubbles when burned.
- Examine the dark veins that characterize good incense.
- Make sure the oud pieces don't contain lead.
Oriental Perfumes That Rival Oud
Oriental perfumes range between white musk, climbing musk, rose, sandalwood, and amber, forming the foundation of oriental scents, from which both oil and various incense types are produced.
The Oud Collection From Musk Luxury
At Musk Luxury, we're committed to selecting the finest types of incense and oil, including:
- Royal Aged Cambodian Oud Oil — among the finest oud oils in the world, with an exceptional rich scent.
- Kalimantan Tiger Oud incense — a strong cool woody incense that fills large gatherings instantly.
- Aged Indian Oud Oil — for lovers of deep classic earthy notes.
Conclusion
Oud remains a deeply rooted symbol of Arab elegance and Saudi heritage, with every piece carrying its own special character. To discover your favorite scent, Musk Luxury offers you the finest authentic types with guaranteed quality.
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