Indian Wild Oud Absolute — Aquilaria agallocha | Authentic Smoky Oud | Origin India

Description

Part of our Professional Perfumers Range — curated for the discerning natural perfumer seeking exceptional depth and rarity.

Indian Wild Oud Absolute — Authentic Character, Accessible Price

Oud is, gram for gram, one of the most expensive natural materials on earth — genuine aged wild oud oil can trade at tens of thousands of pounds per kilogram, placing it entirely out of reach for most natural perfumers exploring the note for the first time. This absolute offers a genuine and honest alternative: obtained from the second and third hydro-distillations of wild-harvested Aquilaria agallocha wood in India — using elevated temperatures and no solvent whatsoever — it captures the authentic aromatic spectrum of oud at a fraction of what a first-distillation oil or aged premium oud would command.

This is not a compromise dressed up as premium material — it is exactly what it claims to be: an accessible, genuinely wild-harvested oud absolute for perfumers who want to work with authentic agarwood character without the extraordinary cost of top-tier aged oud oils. A dark brown, viscous but pourable liquid, highly concentrated and full-bodied, it delivers powerful sillage and genuine oud DNA to any composition. Customers consistently report this as a genuinely deep, richly characterful oud — testament to the quality of the wild-harvested source material, even at this accessible price point.

An honest technical note: as this material comes from later-stage distillation, it may contain a small amount of natural residue. We recommend filtering your finished formula through a fine coffee filter or similar if a perfectly clear result is required — a small extra step that in no way affects the material’s aromatic performance.

Scent Profile

Deep, smoky, and immediately recognisable as oud — rich ambery warmth intertwines with distinctive woody facets and a subtle, characteristic barnyard-animalic depth that connoisseurs of oud will recognise instantly. Bitter, tobacco-tinged nuances add further complexity beneath the smoke. The character is genuinely full-bodied and multidimensional, anchoring compositions with real authority. Longevity and sillage are excellent — a small amount projects powerfully and lasts for many hours on skin.

Perfumery Applications

An outstanding, budget-conscious way to introduce genuine oud character into oriental, woody-amber, and luxury leather compositions. Its smoky, animalic depth works beautifully as the oud backbone of a composition, allowing perfumers to explore oud-centred structures without committing to the price of premium aged material for every trial and iteration. Use judiciously — this is a highly concentrated material and its powerful character means restraint yields the most sophisticated results.

Blending Suggestions

Pairs beautifully with rose absolute, sandalwood, amber accords, frankincense, saffron, vetiver, labdanum, patchouli, and other precious woods.

Technical Details

• Botanical Name: Aquilaria agallocha Roxb.
• Common Names: Wild Oud / Agarwood / Aloeswood
• INCI Name: Agarwood
• Origin: India
• Plant Part: Wood
• Cultivation: Wild harvested
• Extraction Method: Hydro-distillation (second and third distillations) — no solvent used
• Classification: Base note
• Appearance: Dark brown, fluid liquid — may contain minor natural residue, filter before use if a perfectly clear finish is required
• Odour Family: Smoky / Oudy / Bitter / Woody / Tobacco
• Natural: Yes — 100% pure natural absolute, wild harvested, no solvent used

Packaging

1ml sample supplied in a 5ml clear flint glass bottle. 5ml, 10ml and 30ml supplied in amber glass bottles — all with inbuilt droppers and tamper evident caps.

Safety Information

For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas. Not suitable for use on babies, children, pets or broken skin. Avoid use during pregnancy or whilst nursing. Always dilute properly and perform a patch test before first use.

Sample Policy

We recommend purchasing a 1ml sample first before committing to larger quantities. Please note that no refunds can be offered on opened items.

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