Tropical petrichor. This oud oil combines fresh herbaceous and citrus – OudBase

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There's something about the smell and sound of rain that transports me back to my travels in southern Thailand. I was backpacking through the region during the monsoon season, when the heat and humidity were suffocating. But every so often, a massive downpour would come and cool everything off. One particularly memora

One particularly memorable rainstorm occurred while I was on a boat trip to Langkawi, a tropical island off the coast. We had a beach hut just 20 meters from the main road, and as the rain pounded the scorching tarmac, steam rose up from the ground.

A beautiful blend of earthy, rich scents that rise from the soil. It's the result of rain droplets releasing organic compounds in the ground.

But what I find truly captivating is the idea that we find the petrichor scent so comforting because it reminds us of our most basic ingredients - earth, air, and water. It's like a divine mixture of soil, sea, and sky, all coming together to tantalize our senses. It's a moment of pure sensory delight, reminding us of the beauty and simplicity of nature.

This oil opens with a refreshing burst of herbaceous green notes, evoking the crisp, clean scent of freshly cut grass and dew-covered leaves. As the scent develops, you get a hint of citrusy sweetness, shortly after a medicinal earthy petrichor emerges, bringing to mind the unique aroma of rain falling on dry soil. Soft, aquatic notes add a hint of fairy-like magic to the blend, creating a fresh, uplifting fragrance that transports the wearer to a magical island. The overall effect is one of crisp, clean, and invigorating freshness, perfect for a spring or summer day.