Considered more valuable than gold and also known as golden liquid and "Wood of the Gods", Oud has been highly prized for hundreds of years. It takes almost 10 years to have a quality Oud. diptyque has chosen the oud of a region in Northern Laos. Palao is the name of the essence of Laos Oud. Oud 190gr The alter-ego of Oud Palao eau de parfum, the Oud candle takes you on a journey between East and West. A mysterious, woody, slightly animal composition enhanced by oriental facets of incense, and the warm, intense notes of patchouli and sandalwood.