Just living in the UAE is reason enough to fall in love with oud. Over the decades, we've all gifted the oh-so-Arabic scent to our loved ones, especially if they're visiting us here. A few of us rely ...

Dark, rich and spiritual, oud unfolds anew in this season’s most original perfumes. By Kari Molvar The French perfumer Dominique Ropion has researched thousands of ingredients during his 30-year ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Expensive, heady, opulent. That’s how most would describe the ...

Luxury fragrances often leave a smoky, opulent trail, and if one ever stopped you in your tracks with its nostalgic, mysterious allure, chances are you’ve encountered oud. This ingredient is not your ...