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🔥 Scent Profile of Black Oud:
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Top Notes: Can include spicy, leathery, or smoky elements depending on the blend.
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Heart (Middle) Notes: Rich, resinous, woody, sometimes slightly animalic.
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Base Notes: Deep, earthy, and smoky — often with hints of incense, leather, and musk.
🕯️ Key Characteristics:
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Smoky & Resinous: Black oud often has a burnt, incense-like character, similar to smoldering wood or fine leather.
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Woody & Earthy: Strong, grounding base that evokes dense forests or old temples.
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Animalic & Musky: Some varieties have a slightly wild or raw quality, adding depth and sensuality.
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Mystical & Exotic: Associated with luxury, mystery, and spiritual rituals in Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian cultures.
🌍 Cultural & Historical Significance:
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Revered in Middle Eastern, Indian, and Southeast Asian traditions for centuries.
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Used in perfumery, meditation, and religious ceremonies.
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Known as "liquid gold" due to its rarity and value.
🧴 In Fragrance Use:
Black Oud is commonly used in:
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Niche and luxury perfumes
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Unisex and masculine blends
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Oriental and woody fragrance families
It pairs well with:
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Rose
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Amber
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Leather
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Incense
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Patchouli
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Spices like saffron or cardamom
