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What Is The Best Sandalwood?

What is the best sandalwood you can get? To answer this question we need to know a little about what makes a great sandalwood great.    Age of the tree:...

What Is The Best Sandalwood?

What is the best sandalwood you can get? To answer this question we need to know a little about what makes a great sandalwood great.    Age of the tree:...

A man holding a bunch of artisan incense sticks outside with grass in the background

Are Incense Sticks Unhealthy?

When cruising the internet for incense cones or sticks, one is immediately confronted with numerous tempting ‘budget-friendly’ options. However, recognising products of (at least) moderate quality can initially pose a...

Are Incense Sticks Unhealthy?

When cruising the internet for incense cones or sticks, one is immediately confronted with numerous tempting ‘budget-friendly’ options. However, recognising products of (at least) moderate quality can initially pose a...

About Oud Oil

About Oud Oil

I’ve noticed some basic Oud questions online and decided to post the answers to them here!   What is Oud oil? Oud is a highly valued aromatic oil derived from...

About Oud Oil

I’ve noticed some basic Oud questions online and decided to post the answers to them here!   What is Oud oil? Oud is a highly valued aromatic oil derived from...

Why Is Wild Oud Better Than Cultivated?

Why Is Wild Oud Better Than Cultivated?

As you’ve probably guessed, cultivated Oud isn’t as good as wild. Why is this? Let’s dive in.   The first thing I’ll say is that although cultivated Oud might not...

Why Is Wild Oud Better Than Cultivated?

As you’ve probably guessed, cultivated Oud isn’t as good as wild. Why is this? Let’s dive in.   The first thing I’ll say is that although cultivated Oud might not...

A close up of wild Agarwood on a grey kitchen worktop

What Does Agarwood Smell Like?

Mentioned in ancient texts and the choice of kings and sultans for millennia, Agarwood is a truly beautiful scent and a miracle of nature. Honestly, to me, this wood is...

What Does Agarwood Smell Like?

Mentioned in ancient texts and the choice of kings and sultans for millennia, Agarwood is a truly beautiful scent and a miracle of nature. Honestly, to me, this wood is...

Close up of a man holding a pipette with Oud oil dripping off into a bottle with blurred background

What Does Oud Smell Like

Oud is an absolute miracle of nature, the choice of kings and sultans of yesteryear. I’ll try my best to convey the smell to someone who hasn’t experienced it before,...

What Does Oud Smell Like

Oud is an absolute miracle of nature, the choice of kings and sultans of yesteryear. I’ll try my best to convey the smell to someone who hasn’t experienced it before,...