Woody

Cambodian Oud

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Cambodian Oud is a regional variety of natural oud (agarwood) oil distilled from Aquilaria trees grown in Cambodia. In perfumery it is valued for a rich yet unusually soft oud profile that combines deep woody-resinous facets with honeyed sweetness and subtle fruity nuances. Compared with many Middle Eastern ouds, it is smoother and less aggressively animalic while remaining long-lasting and complex.

Scent Profile

Cambodian Oud is described as sweet, woody, and resinous, with a smooth, enveloping warmth. Its aroma features notes reminiscent of honey, caramel, ripe fruits, resting on balsamic, woody undertones that are more rounded than harsh.

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Breadthfocused

EnvelopeBase · ~16h lasting

Family Woody & Earthy, Fruity

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Perfumers can make Cambodian Oud from this natural extract.

Natural extract Agarwood oil resinous · aromatic · woody

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Origin

Cambodian Oud comes from the resin-impregnated heartwood (agarwood) of Aquilaria trees cultivated or growing wild in Cambodia, where fungal or other stresses trigger the formation of aromatic oleoresin. The resinous wood is harvested and then hydro- or steam-distilled to yield a concentrated oud essential oil, with its chemistry rich in chromones and sesquiterpenes that shape the characteristic sweet-woody scent.

Usage in Perfumery

In perfumery, Cambodian Oud is used primarily as a heart-to-base note, providing depth, longevity, and a complex oud signature that reads smoother and sweeter than many other regional ouds. Perfumers pair it with saffron, rose, patchouli, sandalwood, amber, and sweet balsamic notes to build modern oriental, woody-amber, and oud-centric compositions, or with fruits to emphasise its naturally fruity facets. It is employed both as pure oil in attars and niche extraits and as a key natural reference when constructing synthetic oud accords that aim for a softer, more accessible oud style.