Everything you need to know about oud oil, our sourcing, and how we work.
Oud oil (also called agarwood oil) is a precious essential oil extracted from the resinous heartwood of Aquilaria trees. When these trees become infected with a specific mould, they produce a dark, aromatic resin as a defence mechanism. This resin-saturated wood is then distilled to produce oud oil — one of the most valued fragrance ingredients in the world, prized for its complex, deep, woody-animalic scent.
Yes. Every Woudya oud oil is 100% pure, undiluted agarwood oil — no synthetic additives, no carrier oils, no fillers. Our oils are distilled from real Aquilaria wood by traditional Indonesian distillers we work with directly. What you receive is the genuine product of steam or hydro-distillation, nothing more.
The grading reflects origin, resin density, and scent complexity. Grade A (Lombok) is a lighter, floral-woody oud — approachable and elegant. Grade AA (Kalimantan) is deeper, richer, with more complexity and projection. Grade AAA (Kalimantan Premium) is the most concentrated and layered, with extraordinary depth and longevity. Higher grades come from older, more heavily infected wood and require more raw material per ml of oil.
Apply a tiny amount (a toothpick-sized drop) to pulse points: inner wrists, behind the ears, or at the base of the throat. Oud oil is extremely concentrated — a little goes a very long way. You can also layer it under or over your favourite fragrance for added depth. Some people apply it to clothing or hair, where it can last even longer.
Pure oud oil is remarkably long-lasting. On skin, expect 8 to 12+ hours depending on the grade and your skin chemistry. On fabric, oud can linger for days. Higher grades (AA, AAA) tend to have even greater longevity and projection.
We source directly from artisanal distillers in Indonesia — specifically in Lombok and Kalimantan (Borneo). These are small-scale, traditional operations. We work with them directly, without middlemen, which allows us to ensure quality and offer fair pricing.
Oud oil is one of the rarest natural materials on earth. Only a small percentage of Aquilaria trees develop the resin needed for oud. The wood must then be distilled — it takes kilograms of raw agarwood to produce a single millilitre of oil. The process is slow, manual, and artisanal. That said, Woudya's direct sourcing model cuts out middlemen, making real oud more accessible than it typically is in Europe.
We ship across the European Union from our base in Toulouse, France. Delivery within France takes 2–3 business days, and EU-wide delivery takes 3–5 business days. For orders outside the EU, please contact us at [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Orders ship from Toulouse, France via Colissimo (La Poste) with tracking. Delivery is typically 2–3 business days within France and 3–5 business days for the rest of the EU. No customs fees apply for EU destinations.
Yes. Under EU consumer law, you have a 14-day right of withdrawal from the date you receive your order. If you are not satisfied, contact us at [email protected] within 14 days and we will arrange the return. Products must be unopened and in their original packaging.
Yes. All Woudya oud products comply with CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) regulations. Our oud comes from plantation-grown and sustainably managed Aquilaria sources in Indonesia, with proper documentation for legal trade.
Oud oil is the essential oil extracted by distilling agarwood. You apply it to skin like a perfume. Oud chips (also called oud wood or bakhoor) are small pieces of raw resinous agarwood. You heat them on charcoal or an electric burner to release fragrant smoke — a traditional practice across the Middle East and Asia. Both deliver the oud experience, but in different ways: oil is personal and portable, chips are for ambient home fragrance.