Note
All 1 fragrances on The Scent Atlas featuring this note, sorted by community rating.
Extracted from the resinous heartwood of Aquilaria trees native to the humid forests of Southeast Asia, this precious oil represents the pinnacle of complex perfumery ingredients. It offers an olfactory profile that is distinctly sharper and more floral than its barnyard or medicinal counterparts, characterized by a bright, honeyed sweetness that lingers beneath a deeply smoky, leathery foundation. In a fragrance composition, it acts as a transformative anchor, providing an opulent and velvety depth that balances fleeting top notes with an enduring, animalic magnetism. While it is the quintessential star of the woody and oriental fragrance families, master perfumers often utilize it as a bridging element to connect spicy resins with delicate floral absolutes. Its character is inherently meditative and regal, exuding a sense of ancient luxury that feels both intimate and expansive on the skin. When woven into a scent, this note serves as the backbone of sophisticated niche creations, bestowing a signature trail that is remarkably persistent, enigmatic, and undeniably seductive.
1 fragrances · 1 brands · £22.99

Extracted from the resinous heartwood of Aquilaria trees native to the humid forests of Southeast Asia, this precious oil represents the pinnacle of complex perfumery ingredients. It offers an olfactory profile that is distinctly sharper and more floral than its barnyard or medicinal counterparts, characterized by a bright, honeyed sweetness that lingers beneath a deeply smoky, leathery foundation. In a fragrance composition, it acts as a transformative anchor, providing an opulent and velvety depth that balances fleeting top notes with an enduring, animalic magnetism. While it is the quintessential star of the woody and oriental fragrance families, master perfumers often utilize it as a bridging element to connect spicy resins with delicate floral absolutes. Its character is inherently meditative and regal, exuding a sense of ancient luxury that feels both intimate and expansive on the skin. When woven into a scent, this note serves as the backbone of sophisticated niche creations, bestowing a signature trail that is remarkably persistent, enigmatic, and undeniably seductive.
The top rated fragrance is Ahmed Al Maghribi Oud Classic (7.8/10).
Prices range £22.99 on The Scent Atlas, correct as of the current catalogue.