The Oud Trader Journal
What Does Oud Actually Smell Like?
This is probably the most common question from people encountering oud for the first time, and the honest answer is that it depends enormously on the origin, the quality, and...
What Does Oud Actually Smell Like?
This is probably the most common question from people encountering oud for the first time, and the honest answer is that it depends enormously on the origin, the quality, and...
What Is Agarwood, and Why Is It So Expensive?
If someone handed you a piece of agarwood and told you it was worth more per kilogram than gold, you'd probably want an explanation. Here's the honest one. It Starts...
What Is Agarwood, and Why Is It So Expensive?
If someone handed you a piece of agarwood and told you it was worth more per kilogram than gold, you'd probably want an explanation. Here's the honest one. It Starts...
Cambodia vs. Malaysia vs. India: How Origin Sha...
If you've spent any time browsing oud, you've probably noticed that sellers lean heavily on origin. Cambodia. Malaysia. Hindi. But what does origin actually mean for what ends up in...
Cambodia vs. Malaysia vs. India: How Origin Sha...
If you've spent any time browsing oud, you've probably noticed that sellers lean heavily on origin. Cambodia. Malaysia. Hindi. But what does origin actually mean for what ends up in...
Why Most Oud Sold Online Isn't What It Claims t...
This is the post that some sellers wouldn't want you to read. But if you're spending real money on oud, you deserve a clear picture of what the market actually...
Why Most Oud Sold Online Isn't What It Claims t...
This is the post that some sellers wouldn't want you to read. But if you're spending real money on oud, you deserve a clear picture of what the market actually...
Building a Small Oud Collection — Where to Start
You don't need dozens of bottles and a dedicated burner setup to get into oud. A small, well-chosen collection of three or four pieces will give you far more than...
Building a Small Oud Collection — Where to Start
You don't need dozens of bottles and a dedicated burner setup to get into oud. A small, well-chosen collection of three or four pieces will give you far more than...
Why Singapore Is One of the Best Places to Sour...
Geography matters in oud. Where a seller is based — and whether they have real proximity to the supply chain — affects what they can access, what they can verify,...
Why Singapore Is One of the Best Places to Sour...
Geography matters in oud. Where a seller is based — and whether they have real proximity to the supply chain — affects what they can access, what they can verify,...