Joe
Resident Artisan
AhmaOud, would you consider Laddawan Oud to be a good tradesman with quality oils?
Joe
Joe
Joe
Resident Artisan
Thank you, my friend, for the advice!
mobyus
True Ouddict
Majesty Discovery Set by @melkhaldi
ElKhaldi - Arakan Silk (sample)
This is a dark shiny resinous Oud with crisp and warm opening. The middle has a spicy tobacco scent coupled with leather. With a bottom of Smokey balsamic notes. Overall, it’s a beautiful full-bodied Oud with great nuances of clean wood and gourmand notes.
I give this a 10/10
ElKhaldi - Arakan Silk (sample)
This is a dark shiny resinous Oud with crisp and warm opening. The middle has a spicy tobacco scent coupled with leather. With a bottom of Smokey balsamic notes. Overall, it’s a beautiful full-bodied Oud with great nuances of clean wood and gourmand notes.
I give this a 10/10
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I've been meaning to post this little review for a while now. It's only been a few months since I really got into the world of oud. So far, I've been exploring the world of macerations and attars with musk, sandalwood, vetiver, ambergris, and so on for since 2-3 years.
This forum taught me a lot, I was able to read it thoroughly before deciding to register a few months ago to be able to interact with other members on various subjects. And so I decided recently to really get into oud. I saved the best for last, so to speak (little smiley).
What made me laugh a little was knowing that thanks to this forum, I know a lot about oud (the different regions, their profiles, the distillation, soaking processes, etc), but I have no experience with it. I know oud without knowing it, so to speak. So I had to live this experience, have this first contact with what fascinates all the members of this forum.
What I also like about this forum, and what I want to emphasize, is the possibility of reading several reviews on a same oil, of having several feedbacks and of getting a better idea of its profile. So I come here to add my stone to the building.
- @Oudique :
- Merauke Qadeem: The first oud I tried. My opinion of this oil is a bit mixed. On the one hand, it gives off a divine incense scent. A very resinous profile, one would think one was in a room filled with burning incense. But this profile "battles" a bit with a much smokier, almost sharp side. This is just my personal taste, smoky, fireplace-wood profiles don't really appeal to me. But I think this oil gives a good idea of the profile of Papuan oud in general.
- Besides that, oudique kindly offered me a sample of the Thamiyn attar, made with rose, Thai and Hindi oud. I'm not really a fan of rose, but this oil rather surprised me and almost made me change my mind about rose. The opening of the rose is not too heavy, and its profile does not remain forever after drying. I perceive very fruity notes, a little sweet even in the heart. After a while, warmer notes emerge, a little dusty (without being pejorative) and woody. It reminded me of my "first oud" which wasn't really one, but which adopted this same warm profile, a little woody-dry.
- @Tee of Sultania aromas:
- Muttalib (Malay oud): I was very struck by the viscosity and thickness of the oil. The opening is very minty, with a cooling sensation, before giving way to a much more honeyed, slightly peppery profile with a spicy warmth.
- Maharaja (Hindi oud): I no longer remember the region of this oud, but I think it was Nagaland. It immediately hooked me on the Hindi profile. Without opening the cap, I could already perceive beautiful notes of hay. Upon application, it is a cocktail of vibrant profiles, between red fruits and barn smells, although the latter are not the very heart of this oil. After a few hours, it's more the tangy cherry side that takes over, with an almost alcoholic note. This finish tends to make me cringe. But I like it. It is the one I have used the most among the samples I have, and which received a lot of reaction (mostly negative 😅) from my family. My brother said it smelled like elephant dung, my sister like cheese. Not very glorious. I often put it on before bed, and I once caught the cat licking my wrists. He seems to be the only one who liked it 😂
What's also wonderful is that my sheets are impregnated with the oud and stay there for several days when I apply it, and the smell is noticeably different. I don't perceive these tangy red fruit notes, but more earthy, hay-like scents, which remind me a little of wooden crates. In short, the nose in happiness.
- Ahom World:
- Hindi Classic: the name says it all. A strong opening of coffee and chocolate, before gently melting into a beautiful warm blend of woody and fruity notes, with a hint of barn. I was very amused to note the similarities and differences with the other Hindi oud. I am beginning to understand when people say that each oud, even if it comes from the same region, is unique, but shares a same base with other ouds from the same region.
Hindi oud is definitely the type of oud I want to focus on. That's also why I'm posting this ‘little’ review, to get your recommendations. I missed out on Al Hareer by @Habz786 , which I heard a lot of good reviews about, and it seemed to fit what I'm looking for. So I'm looking for a good barn, hay, stable profile, without those red fruit notes, even though it seems to me that these are aspects that are often found in Hindi oud. If you have any particular oils in mind, I am open to suggestions and thank you very much.
I hope you enjoyed reading my little review and that it wasn't too boring.
Peace be with you.
This forum taught me a lot, I was able to read it thoroughly before deciding to register a few months ago to be able to interact with other members on various subjects. And so I decided recently to really get into oud. I saved the best for last, so to speak (little smiley).
What made me laugh a little was knowing that thanks to this forum, I know a lot about oud (the different regions, their profiles, the distillation, soaking processes, etc), but I have no experience with it. I know oud without knowing it, so to speak. So I had to live this experience, have this first contact with what fascinates all the members of this forum.
What I also like about this forum, and what I want to emphasize, is the possibility of reading several reviews on a same oil, of having several feedbacks and of getting a better idea of its profile. So I come here to add my stone to the building.
- @Oudique :
- Merauke Qadeem: The first oud I tried. My opinion of this oil is a bit mixed. On the one hand, it gives off a divine incense scent. A very resinous profile, one would think one was in a room filled with burning incense. But this profile "battles" a bit with a much smokier, almost sharp side. This is just my personal taste, smoky, fireplace-wood profiles don't really appeal to me. But I think this oil gives a good idea of the profile of Papuan oud in general.
- Besides that, oudique kindly offered me a sample of the Thamiyn attar, made with rose, Thai and Hindi oud. I'm not really a fan of rose, but this oil rather surprised me and almost made me change my mind about rose. The opening of the rose is not too heavy, and its profile does not remain forever after drying. I perceive very fruity notes, a little sweet even in the heart. After a while, warmer notes emerge, a little dusty (without being pejorative) and woody. It reminded me of my "first oud" which wasn't really one, but which adopted this same warm profile, a little woody-dry.
- @Tee of Sultania aromas:
- Muttalib (Malay oud): I was very struck by the viscosity and thickness of the oil. The opening is very minty, with a cooling sensation, before giving way to a much more honeyed, slightly peppery profile with a spicy warmth.
- Maharaja (Hindi oud): I no longer remember the region of this oud, but I think it was Nagaland. It immediately hooked me on the Hindi profile. Without opening the cap, I could already perceive beautiful notes of hay. Upon application, it is a cocktail of vibrant profiles, between red fruits and barn smells, although the latter are not the very heart of this oil. After a few hours, it's more the tangy cherry side that takes over, with an almost alcoholic note. This finish tends to make me cringe. But I like it. It is the one I have used the most among the samples I have, and which received a lot of reaction (mostly negative 😅) from my family. My brother said it smelled like elephant dung, my sister like cheese. Not very glorious. I often put it on before bed, and I once caught the cat licking my wrists. He seems to be the only one who liked it 😂
What's also wonderful is that my sheets are impregnated with the oud and stay there for several days when I apply it, and the smell is noticeably different. I don't perceive these tangy red fruit notes, but more earthy, hay-like scents, which remind me a little of wooden crates. In short, the nose in happiness.
- Ahom World:
- Hindi Classic: the name says it all. A strong opening of coffee and chocolate, before gently melting into a beautiful warm blend of woody and fruity notes, with a hint of barn. I was very amused to note the similarities and differences with the other Hindi oud. I am beginning to understand when people say that each oud, even if it comes from the same region, is unique, but shares a same base with other ouds from the same region.
Hindi oud is definitely the type of oud I want to focus on. That's also why I'm posting this ‘little’ review, to get your recommendations. I missed out on Al Hareer by @Habz786 , which I heard a lot of good reviews about, and it seemed to fit what I'm looking for. So I'm looking for a good barn, hay, stable profile, without those red fruit notes, even though it seems to me that these are aspects that are often found in Hindi oud. If you have any particular oils in mind, I am open to suggestions and thank you very much.
I hope you enjoyed reading my little review and that it wasn't too boring.
Peace be with you.
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Mr.P
oud<3er
nice story here 🙂
Joe
Resident Artisan
right on, SteveE!
mobyus
True Ouddict
Faizal Privee - HK Regale (sample)
This is a dark reddish-brown Oud. It starts out sweet kind of like the scent you get from Chinese CK. So I’m picking up honey, vanilla, and caramel. It leans on the gourmandy side of a scent profile. It’s also coupled with a mineral sea breeze scent. But it’s a very good Oud in my opinion and better than most Hainan or other Chinese ouds.
9/10
This is a dark reddish-brown Oud. It starts out sweet kind of like the scent you get from Chinese CK. So I’m picking up honey, vanilla, and caramel. It leans on the gourmandy side of a scent profile. It’s also coupled with a mineral sea breeze scent. But it’s a very good Oud in my opinion and better than most Hainan or other Chinese ouds.
9/10
Mr.P
oud<3er
I took a look at that site I would not be very comfortable buying material from there based on what I see. I don't even see a category for authentic oud. You have made only three posts since joining Ouddict, each of which promote this same business. Hmmm....
holy-wood
True Ouddict
Finally got a 3ml of Suyufi from Pure Fragrances in today and though i enjoy the profile, not sure about the material. It is referred to as an “oud blend” of various hindis and i do get the hindi profile: slightly sweet, barny leather wood, with some tartness too. It does seem to be very tame in odor and not as “punchy” as expected. The store does not go into much detail in the description of this one as the other “pure ouds” offered (at higher prices), but also does not mention to be diluted with anything as their other “blends” have specified such as sandal, and it is offered along other pure ouds in their sample / discovery set. Does not smell like a pure essential oil, volatility wise though it may contain some in there, the oil is quite viscous as well, which is suspicious to me for a non-aged. I love the bottle, with heavy cap, attached glass dipper and gold embellishments but does not bear the engraved logo as their website/etsy store reflects. Overall, would not recommend this specific offering but cannot fully review the brand as i could only afford this particular one. Will most likely wear it though as I do not dislike the scent, unless able to sell second hand.
EDIT: updated with a pic, u can see how thick/ sticky the oil consistency is. The seller assured me it was oud, after reaching out to confirm. Will not be wearing this one however
EDIT: updated with a pic, u can see how thick/ sticky the oil consistency is. The seller assured me it was oud, after reaching out to confirm. Will not be wearing this one however
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Since you've posted many reviews in this thread I have 3 questions:
1. Who is your favorite vendor based on oils only (not customer service, packaging, etc)?
2. Which vendor has the best value? Top quality vendors only.
3. Which of your oils are best of the best?
mobyus
True Ouddict
1. Sokkat AlTeeb
2. AlMokhlif Oud and Sokkat AlTeeb
3. Immortal Oud - Koh Kong 2018
Immortal Oud - Lord of Laos
Jazaki Allah khair. Sokkat alteeb is also my favorite vendor for both first and second questions. I'll have to try almokhlif oud. Never heard of them.
Alshareef oud has been on my mind for years now. I've tried yusa oud, feeloud, ensaroud, ahom oud, mesoud, oud factory, ajmal(few only) and probably few others I'm forgetting. Mesoud is probably my favorite based on smell alone. Sokkat alteeb is a close second. oud factory has nice ouds especially their wild ouds but would not recommend their elixirs. Too much dpg in them. Wild ouds 10/10. Indian oud: 8.5. senchi: 9.
ensaroud felt incohesive. Yusa was ok. Loved their cola though (not oud). Was not a fan of ahom oud attars. Alhashimi's warda, santdl x, pailin sencha, aswad koh, assimi 2, hindkora and a free sample he was giving away about a year or two ago with orders above 600 I believe, were all amazing. 9-10/10. also top vendor. Then there's another, habzoud. Zamarad Two is one of my favorite oils. 10/10. Cambodia smoke 2 was similar to dhul q. The former was cohesive. Dhul Q's smokiness smelled nicer though but smoke 2 I believe is fruitier. Maybe an 8/10. Liked ramah sandal. Smelled more pleasant then the indian sandalwoods I've had before. Don't know if it's indian or not. Will not rate because not much experience with sandalwood oils and only wore once. Hareer 2 not much wears to describe it. Feeloud was unique, did not like virgin ks that much but it grew on me. 8.75. also had their Bengal oud and trat. Didn't wear them enough to write a review, but glad jardin de bengal is in my collection. I do love it. Maybe 9/10 from what I remember.
Sokkat alteeb:
Mughtaneeat sharq Asia: 10
Mughtaneeat 1980: 9.5
Mughtaneeat madfoona: 9 must get
Oud Bronzi: 10
Bukhoor al azraq: 9
Trad alhattab: 8 (friend's review)
Siyufi mubakhar: 7
Deer musk: 10. You never smelled a deer musk like this. Profile is different then anything I've smelled before. Also will last over 12 hours.
Not all sokkat alteebs offerings are this great. some are too earthy for my taste.
And honestly a lot of my experiences have changed. Hindi siyufi mubakhar from sokkat alteeb went from amazing to too earthy to good in the length of a year. So it's kind of hard to write a review. Also kind of same experience I had with ensar oud. Maybe they need time to settle or my nose is to blame
Dhul Q from ensar felt too smoky and didn't get along with other notes. I read other reviews of repeat customers saying they had different experiences buying it the second time. I was unfortunate I guess. 8/10.
Aroha ghaliya also felt like their was friction in the recipe. I loved it at first but it was an annoying experience. scents did not get along well. Pepperiness was overpowering other notes.it got better over time but will give it an 8.5/10.
His Haitian vetiver was so good that my friend kept bugging me to give it to him. His family loved it. They can even smell it the next day. I did not really like the indian vetivers I've had. This Haitian one is amazing. Citrusy. 9.5/10.
majid iterji was mentioned. I didn't really like his ouds that much. Some made me feel sick. My friend did like some but didn't find any amazing aside from maybe one. This was maybe 3 years ago. Maybe he changed his oils. I would love to hear more opinions on his oils.
Ajmal's dehn oud amiri: 8. Would love feedback from this rating. Heard people rate it a ten but didn't feel that way. Just bought it last month.
I still need to learn more about ouds so please do more research on my mentions. I'm not a beginner but also not an expert.
Alshareef oud has been on my mind for years now. I've tried yusa oud, feeloud, ensaroud, ahom oud, mesoud, oud factory, ajmal(few only) and probably few others I'm forgetting. Mesoud is probably my favorite based on smell alone. Sokkat alteeb is a close second. oud factory has nice ouds especially their wild ouds but would not recommend their elixirs. Too much dpg in them. Wild ouds 10/10. Indian oud: 8.5. senchi: 9.
ensaroud felt incohesive. Yusa was ok. Loved their cola though (not oud). Was not a fan of ahom oud attars. Alhashimi's warda, santdl x, pailin sencha, aswad koh, assimi 2, hindkora and a free sample he was giving away about a year or two ago with orders above 600 I believe, were all amazing. 9-10/10. also top vendor. Then there's another, habzoud. Zamarad Two is one of my favorite oils. 10/10. Cambodia smoke 2 was similar to dhul q. The former was cohesive. Dhul Q's smokiness smelled nicer though but smoke 2 I believe is fruitier. Maybe an 8/10. Liked ramah sandal. Smelled more pleasant then the indian sandalwoods I've had before. Don't know if it's indian or not. Will not rate because not much experience with sandalwood oils and only wore once. Hareer 2 not much wears to describe it. Feeloud was unique, did not like virgin ks that much but it grew on me. 8.75. also had their Bengal oud and trat. Didn't wear them enough to write a review, but glad jardin de bengal is in my collection. I do love it. Maybe 9/10 from what I remember.
Sokkat alteeb:
Mughtaneeat sharq Asia: 10
Mughtaneeat 1980: 9.5
Mughtaneeat madfoona: 9 must get
Oud Bronzi: 10
Bukhoor al azraq: 9
Trad alhattab: 8 (friend's review)
Siyufi mubakhar: 7
Deer musk: 10. You never smelled a deer musk like this. Profile is different then anything I've smelled before. Also will last over 12 hours.
Not all sokkat alteebs offerings are this great. some are too earthy for my taste.
And honestly a lot of my experiences have changed. Hindi siyufi mubakhar from sokkat alteeb went from amazing to too earthy to good in the length of a year. So it's kind of hard to write a review. Also kind of same experience I had with ensar oud. Maybe they need time to settle or my nose is to blame
Dhul Q from ensar felt too smoky and didn't get along with other notes. I read other reviews of repeat customers saying they had different experiences buying it the second time. I was unfortunate I guess. 8/10.
Aroha ghaliya also felt like their was friction in the recipe. I loved it at first but it was an annoying experience. scents did not get along well. Pepperiness was overpowering other notes.it got better over time but will give it an 8.5/10.
His Haitian vetiver was so good that my friend kept bugging me to give it to him. His family loved it. They can even smell it the next day. I did not really like the indian vetivers I've had. This Haitian one is amazing. Citrusy. 9.5/10.
majid iterji was mentioned. I didn't really like his ouds that much. Some made me feel sick. My friend did like some but didn't find any amazing aside from maybe one. This was maybe 3 years ago. Maybe he changed his oils. I would love to hear more opinions on his oils.
Ajmal's dehn oud amiri: 8. Would love feedback from this rating. Heard people rate it a ten but didn't feel that way. Just bought it last month.
I still need to learn more about ouds so please do more research on my mentions. I'm not a beginner but also not an expert.
Just bought sample set from immortal oud. Heard of them many times but just finally made the purchase. On almokhlif oud website now. Any recommendations?
mobyus
True Ouddict
Hindi Assam - nice wine 🍷 and cherry 🍒 notes with slight animalic undertone.
Trat Floral - nice version of a Trat .. fruity, woody floral
Khao Yai Bakhoori - nice smoky incensy Oud
Indonesian Special - I remember this was good.
Prachin Qadeem - I don’t see it on their website but was fanatastic. Perhaps try Prachin floral?
Koh Chang Floral - I just got this but forgot about it and wore a different Oud. Will get to that later tonight . Aged 5 years and from a 70 year old tree.
Anything from them i think you’ll find good value for the price.
Please let us know how the sample set from Immortal Oud is. I want to buy a whole tola of Koh Kong 2018 but also wanted to try other ones. I’m perplexed so would appreciate your review. Please tag me when it happens.
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mobyus
True Ouddict
I think your opinions are spot on.
Jazakum Allah khair. Not just you but everyone else here. Going out of your way to help others on our journey is amazing. In sha Allah I'll let you know after I try them on.
mobyus
True Ouddict
Thank you for your kind words. When I first started out I would post my reviews on my own review thread. After a few months, I realized I didn’t want to have my reviews separate from “Scent of the Day”. So I ceased posting there and started posting in SOTD so that reviews weren’t fragmented. I’m glad you found them beneficial. I tried a lot of Ouds during that period. Nothing has changed except I post in SOTD now. See you on the battlefield 😉
I forgot to rate mesoud. I bought a sample set of 32 oils I believe. All were top notch. But only tried the vast majority. 10/10. Also ahom oud hojari rose 9/10. Aged sandalwood, 1985 I believe, 8/10. I mentioned I wasn't a fan of ahom oud/world mostly because of expectations I had of them. Everyone everywhere were praising their products. I guess I expected perfection. Did like a few of their other products others weren't bad. But didn't try any ouds, just attars.
