(1) Oud, a fragrance well known and treasured throughout the Middle East, has been associated with Saudi Arabian culture since the days of the Prophet (peace be upon him). Burning Oud chips and passing the Oud burner around has been used as a means of greeting guests as well as signaling the end of an evening visit. Additionally, traditional medicinal treatment of health problems. However, Clinical medicine considers excessive use of Oud to be harmful. (2) Oud is produced from the family of large evergreen trees called Aquilaria or Gyrinops. Native to many Asian countries. While there are 15 species of trees in this family. Oud is made from only four or five of the species. The resin that produces the aromatic fragrance is the result of an infection from a fungus in the tree. When aquilaria trees are exposed to a common environmental fungus the reaction produces resin chips on the bark of the tree. The chips are harvested by peeling them from the bark and can be used and burned or distilled to create perfumes. Infection in the trees by the fungus occurs in only about seven percent of the trees which increases the rarity and value of the fragrance producing chips. (3) Processing Oud through distillation produces extracts used in perfumes. As part of the distillation process, Oud chips are heated in water. As the water evaporates and forces vapor into coiled pipes the remaining liquid separated from the water Is the Oud oil. From this liquid. Perfumes are created that can then be applied directly to the body or hair. Biproducts from the distillation can then be mixed and used to form weaker versions of the scent in compressed incense mixed with other fragrances. (4) Oud has a unique fragrance that is highly valued among perfume makers. Fragrances often combined with Oud are jasmine, rose, and sandalwood to enhance the fragrances in use for men and women. Today’s international perfume makers are embracing the scent of Oud, Annani, Kilian, and Tom Ford are three well known international brands that include Oud in their perfume bases. In addition. Many well-known international brands have begun including Oud in their signature scents. Today Oud is expanding its fragrances signature beyond the Middle East and becoming a favorite to many people around the globe. According to Paragraph ((1), Oud has NOT been used for………
According to Paragraph ((2), to produce Oud, the trees