Woody

Cambodian oud smells like the deep interior of an ancient wooden temple—dark, resinous, and profoundly earthy. Imagine aged leather steeped in smoke, with whispers of animalic musk and burnt wood ash. There's a sweetness underneath, almost medicinal, like incense mixed with petrichor after monsoon rains. It's simultaneously warm and slightly austere, with an almost peppery bite that catches in the back of your throat. Not traditionally "pretty," but hypnotically complex and utterly captivating.

Woody

Indian oud smells like the deep, resinous heart of ancient wood—imagine walking into a centuries-old temple where incense has soaked into every beam. There's a warm, almost animalic quality; think leather left in the sun, mixed with earth after rain and a whisper of smoky spice. It's rich and slightly sweet, but never cloying—more like the creaking timbre of a cello than a bright violin note. First-time smellers often detect barnyard notes or even a faint medicinal quality before the honeyed, woody depths reveal themselves.