Perfumer debunks common fragrance myth from @teddy.haugen
The creator, a perfumer, reveals that most Western oud fragrances do not contain real oud, instead using synthetic 'super ambers'. He explains the origin of authentic oud from the Aquilaria tree and describes its complex and varied scent profiles, which can be medicinal or even fecal. He concludes by recommending several niche fragrances that feature genuine oud for viewers who want to experience the real ingredient.
Creator: @teddy.haugen on TikTok
Transcript
There's a dirty little secret about oud fragrances. This is part three of my deep dive into fragrance industry secrets. And today, we're talking about the lie that Westerners have been told about oud. If you think of fragrances like ombre no, oud maracuja, or oud good when somebody mentions oud, then I got bad news for you because you've never smelled oud before. Because what most better brands do when they make an oud fragrance is slap a bunch of screechy super ambers in there and call it a day
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