Oud or agarwood is one of the most popular scents on the market today. Oud is said to be the most expensive wood in the world; Rich and powerful, oud's sweet, woody scent is instantly recognisable, which makes it the perfect scent for the Big Day, whether you’re the bride or groom.
For the Bride
Richly woody and highly potent, Oud is a scent linked to power and wealth, and the result of Agar tree mould - one of the rarest components used in perfumery. Its deep, long lasting and highly evocative fragrance makes a perfect Wedding Day scent. If you love sweet floral notes then Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s Oud Silk Mood, Jo Malone’s Velvet Rose & Oud or Kilian’s Love, Don’t Be Shy make an excellent choice. For a spicy note, opt for Penhaligon’s Oud de Nil, Roja’s Musk Aoud or Moresque’s Ubar 1992.
Penhaligon’s
Penhaligon’s Oud de Nil Eau de Parfum
100ml: £173, www.Penhaligons.com
Moresque
Moresque Ubar 1992 Eau de Parfum
75ml: £115, www.Fenwick.co.uk
Guerlain
Guerlain Oud Essentiel Eau De Parfum
125ml: £139, www.JohnLewis.com
Fragrance Du Bois
Fragrance Du Bois Parisian Oud Eau De Parfum
100ml: £595, www.Selfridges.com
Creed
Creed Royal Princess Oud Eau de Parfum
75ml: £245, www.CreedFragrances.co.uk
Jo Malone
Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense
100ml: £122, www.JoMalone.co.uk
Roja Parfums
Roja Parfums Musk Aoud Pure Perfume
30ml: £375, www.Harrods.com
Armani Prive
Armani Prive Rose D’Arabie Eau de Parfum
100ml: £225, www.Selfridges.com
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Silk Mood Extrait de Parfum
70ml: £280, www.Selfridges.com
Kilian Love
Kilian Love, Don’t Be Shy Special Blend Eau de Parfum
50ml: £350, www.Harrods.com
For the Groom
There is no better scent for a groom than one that is rich, intoxicating and long lasting. The Oud, commonly known as liquid gold, thanks to its rarity, is everything you need to make a bold statement. Creed’s Royal Oud, Fragrance Du Bois’ Oud Rose Intense and Kilian’s Pearl Oud, offer the right blend of deep and sensual Oud with floral and citrus notes. For a more powerful and heady scent, choose Versace’s Oud Noir or Tom Ford’s Oud Wood. Whatever your scent, it surely will be the talk of the night.
Versace
Versace Oud Noir Eau de Parfum
100ml: £105, www.TheFragranceShop.co.uk
Creed
Creed Royal Oud Eau de Parfum
100ml: £265, www.CreedFragrances.co.uk
Ermenegildo Zegna
Ermenegildo Zegna Essenze Indonesian Oud Eau de Parfum
100ml: £165, www.Harrods.com
Fragrance Du Bois
Fragrance Du Bois Oud Rose Intense Eau De Parfum
50ml: £295, www.Selfridges.com
Amouage
Amouage Opus XI Eau de Parfum
100ml: £300, www.Amouage.com
Kilian
Kilian Pearl Oud Eau de Parfum
50ml: £350, www.Harrods.com
Penhaligon’s
Penhaligon’s As Sawira Eau de Parfum
100ml: £173, www.Penhaligons.com
Tom Ford
Tom Ford Oud Wood Eau de Parfum
50ml: £164, www.TomFord.co.uk
Jo Malone
Jo Malone Oud & Bergamot Cologne Intense
100ml: £122, www.JoMalone.co.uk
As seen in Khush Wedding 24. Buy this issue here