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Oud Origins: From Carmel to Dubai
Discover the enchanting story of Oud — the “liquid gold” of perfumery — and how Samali Perfumes brings together the warm, smoky essence of Dubai with the fresh, wild beauty of Carmel’s coast. Experience a fragrance that unites two worlds in every spritz.
Ali Sahib
8/12/20251 min read
Oud Origins: From Carmel to Dubai
The air in Carmel is crisp, laced with ocean mist and the quiet perfume of wild herbs. Yet, in our bottles, another world hums — warm, smoky, golden. It is the scent of Oud, the “liquid gold” of perfumery, and the thread that ties our coastal home to the heart of Dubai.
Oud is born in the heartwood of the Aquilaria tree, a treasure formed only when the tree is tested by time and nature. For centuries, it has been cherished in the Middle East — a mark of welcome, celebration, and refinement.
At Samali, we let this ancient note travel — to meet the cool breezes of the Pacific and the wild florals of our Monterey Peninsula. The result is a fragrance that feels timeless yet fresh, grounded yet free.
Every spritz is an invitation to walk through a bustling souk at sunset, then step into the stillness of the California coast. And in that moment, the two places meet — in you.