Woody

Oud is profoundly complex—imagine walking into a centuries-old wooden temple where incense has smouldered for generations. There's dark, animalic warmth reminiscent of leather and tobacco, threaded through with something almost medicinal and slightly funky, like aged wood that's been touched by earth and time. Some describe it as smoky-sweet, with whispers of honey and spice lurking beneath. It's neither floral nor fresh; it's introspective and dense, filling your senses with contemplative richness.

Spicy

Sri Lankan cardamom smells like opening a spice jar at an Indian restaurant—warm, peppery, and slightly sweet, with an almost minty coolness underneath. Imagine biting into a cardamom pod: you get that creamy, slightly resinous warmth mixed with a sharp, almost eucalyptus-like freshness. There's a subtle floral whisper beneath the spice, like dried rose petals warming in the sun. It's aromatic without being harsh, comforting yet distinctly exotic.