The lightest of the seven
Laos oud is the one people do not expect. Light florals and fresh green leaves at the opening, soft fruit and delicate wood underneath. Where most oud is dense, this is airy — and it is the only oil in the range you could wear on a warm day without thinking about it.
Ours is grown, not taken from wild forest. The trees are planted and tended, wounded deliberately, then left for years while the resin forms. No wound, no agarwood — it is the tree's own defence, and nothing else produces it.
What it smells like
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Opening: light florals, fresh green leaves, subtle citrus
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Middle: soft fruit, delicate wood, gentle rose
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Base: light resin, clean musk, airy sandalwood
Light does not mean weak. It stays close and lasts, it simply does not announce itself the way the smokier origins do.
How to wear it
- One touch on the wrist, a light dab at the collar. That is a full day.
- Give it ten to fifteen minutes before you judge it. The opening is not the scent.
- The best of the seven for daytime, office and warm weather.
- Expect six to eight hours on skin.
How it compares
Laos is the lightest oil we carry. Cambodian is sweeter, Thai is smoother, Indian and Indonesian are a great deal heavier. If oud has ever felt like too much, start here.
What you are buying
100% agarwood oil. No synthetics, no alcohol, no dilution. Nothing added and nothing taken away.
We buy directly from the small distillers who make these oils, in the regions where the agarwood grows. It is slower than going through a broker, and it means more of what you pay reaches the people who did the work.
Each oil is rested until it has matured, then bottled in London and packed for delivery worldwide.
New to oud? Start with the Discovery Set — four origins, 1ml of each, Laos among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does Laos oud oil smell like?
Light florals and fresh green leaves at the opening, then soft fruit and delicate wood, settling into light resin and clean musk. The lightest and freshest of the seven.
How long does it last on skin?
Six to eight hours. Apply to moisturised pulse points and give it ten to fifteen minutes to develop.
Is Laos oud good for daytime and office wear?
Yes, better than any other oil we carry. It stays close and does not fill a room.
Is the agarwood wild or grown?
Grown. The trees are planted and tended, then wounded deliberately. None of our oud is taken from wild forest.
Is your Laos oud oil 100% pure?
Yes. 100% natural agarwood oil, with no synthetic additives, alcohol or dilution.
Do you ship worldwide?
Yes, with free UK delivery. See the full collection.
Important note: oud oil is a natural product and skin reactions vary. Please patch test before full application, and stop use if any irritation occurs.