Burn of the Day

[Oudamberlove]

Hainan Char

This evening’s piece opened as usual with honeyed florals, but this time with a little vanilla😊
The middle as usual was oudy woody and nutty.

 

[Oudamberlove]

Shoyeido Agarwood for Kozutsu Heater

Sometimes I think Brunei, at other times maybe Sumatra, I still don’t know.

 

[The Scent Guru]

KZ Pontianak. My bits look like bead scrap, nice color, not much in way of oil but aroma is good, a touch sweet caramellike.

 

[joud]

Sinking Fili from Hamza. First time and hopefully not my last. Really lovely.

 

[Oudamberlove]

Light and Dark Meat Sandalwood Heartwood.

Much more aroma from the darker one.

 

[Oudamberlove]

Vietnamese with a speck of Ambergris

I had better results when I combined the two in an incense stick, next time I’ll try less ambergris.

 

[Simla House]

In regards to Toc Bong, I’ve tried it 5 or 6 times now and it’s very enjoyable, but I've been unable to recreate the first experience I had with it. The first experience was a concentrated full monkoh study session that rewarded me with a swatch of complex florals and a presentation style that I wasn't too familiar with. I also hallucinated Ceram, honeysuckle, magnolia, a dense rose, and possibly jasmine within the fanning swatch. Subsequent heatings have been challenge to get that perfect temperature, and perhaps that perfect sliver or fragment.

It is beautiful, and when it hits, it hits. Most commonly, I’ve experienced flashes of sweet florals that surface and quickly submerge again along with wafts of a cool honey breeze. I was told to look for a cantaloupe reference, but I haven’t seen it yet. This wood reminded me to appreciate the special moments as they happen, and to let go of expectations or permanence. I'll try it again soon with some other local oud lads and see what we find on their burners.

I was asked if there was any similarity to Toc Bong and Guallam Antique, and the answer is none whatsoever. Guallam Antique is an attar in comparison, or a rich dessert mousse. G.A.'s accord could be paired with leather wingback chairs, tobacco pouches, and rosewood paneling.

I'm hoping KZ is kind enough to let us experience more of these beauties. It's a thrill to try them.

 

[iori]

In regards to Toc Bong, I’ve tried it 5 or 6 times now and it’s very enjoyable, but I've been unable to recreate the first experience I had with it. The first experience was a concentrated full monkoh study session that rewarded me with a swatch of complex florals and a presentation style that I wasn't too familiar with. I also hallucinated Ceram, honeysuckle, magnolia, a dense rose, and possibly jasmine within the fanning swatch. Subsequent heatings have been challenge to get that perfect temperature, and perhaps that perfect sliver or fragment.

It is beautiful, and when it hits, it hits. Most commonly, I’ve experienced flashes of sweet florals that surface and quickly submerge again along with wafts of a cool honey breeze. I was told to look for a cantaloupe reference, but I haven’t seen it yet. This wood reminded me to appreciate the special moments as they happen, and to let go of expectations or permanence. I'll try it again soon with some other local oud lads and see what we find on their burners.

I was asked if there was any similarity to Toc Bong and Guallam Antique, and the answer is none whatsoever. Guallam Antique is an attar in comparison, or a rich dessert mousse. G.A.'s accord could be paired with leather wingback chairs, tobacco pouches, and rosewood paneling.

I'm hoping KZ is kind enough to let us experience more of these beauties. It's a thrill to try them.

lovely write up!
regarding the toc bong according to chinese its between Qinan and red soil, comes from two tree species "Qinan species/Agarwood species" the high end one share characteristics of white kinam along with the Nha trang notes, ofcourse varies depends on quality.
i have 3 different pieces from different sources two of them Qinan species and one agarwood, the later abit more shy on kinam heater while it share some notes of others imo it still lack the WK characteristics which cool, candied fruit, frankincense, floral/cold flower, and fruity, with distinct layers.

also regarding cantaloupe notes im not sure, but definitely there is watermelon notes in it.

 

[oud.time]

Yesterday I heated the Super Assam and Select Cambodi from Oudimentary. I'm still a wood novice but these both seemed nice to me. The Super Assam seemed to make me very sleepy which wasn't good for the middle of the afternoon! If that is indeed what caused my tiredness then it would be perfect for nighttime. Has anyone else had a similar experience?

 

[The Scent Guru]

Man, the Toc Bong got ripped from my cart, it made me start over and by the time I got my order in I missed another one but I did get 3g of the GT red soil.

finishing a wedge of GT from Ken i was working on last night and this piece actually surprised me with some decent oil content and extraordinary aroma.

 

[Simla House]

lovely write up!
regarding the toc bong according to chinese its between Qinan and red soil, comes from two tree species "Qinan species/Agarwood species" the high end one share characteristics of white kinam along with the Nha trang notes, ofcourse varies depends on quality.
i have 3 different pieces from different sources two of them Qinan species and one agarwood, the later abit more shy on kinam heater while it share some notes of others imo it still lack the WK characteristics which cool, candied fruit, frankincense, floral/cold flower, and fruity, with distinct layers.

also regarding cantaloupe notes im not sure, but definitely there is watermelon notes in it.

As a disclaimer, I think my heater may not be behaving very well, I may have to unpack a new one and try it out.
This the first TB wood I've had the pleasure of trying. Kinam and Red Soil, I have experience with.
I'm determined to unravel this wood, hopefully I will still have some left by the end of the week!

 

[Simla House]

Man, the Toc Bong got ripped from my cart, it made me start over and by the time I got my order in I missed another one but I did get 3g of the GT red soil.

finishing a wedge of GT from Ken i was working on last night and this piece actually surprised me with some decent oil content and extraordinary aroma.

I was tempted by the that one, but I sensed time was of the essence so I got out while I could.
I still have a small bit of Vietnamese Fu Sen Red Soil wood from KZ. I might refer to it briefly before I sample the Prof Incense Fu Sen Red Soil Incense.

 

[iori]

As a disclaimer, I think my heater may not be behaving very well, I may have to unpack a new one and try it out.
This the first TB wood I've had the pleasure of trying. Kinam and Red Soil, I have experience with.
I'm determined to unravel this wood, hopefully I will still have some left by the end of the week!

can't wait to hear your thoughts, and in general i want to buy another heater 😀
just did nice session of 5 vietnamese wood, 3 tocbong, one soil and another heartwood from japan.

 

[Oudamberlove]

Gyokushodo #425 Indonesian Kizami

Sometimes it smells like a nice juicy swipe of oud.

 

[Oudamberlove]

KZ Premium Brunei Heartwood

❤️

 

[Oudamberlove]

Sultanul Oud Samarinda Indo

Wish I could get more.

 

[Oudamberlove]

NK Borneo

Some pieces smell exactly like some of Shoyeido’s Matsu chunk aloeswood,
with the Brunei type aroma.

Borneo is the largest Island in Asia, and 3rd largest in the world, it contains Brunei, part of Malaysia, and part of Indonesia.

 

[amanitamusc]

Hainan sinking shavings.

Great from start to smoke.

 

[Tauhid Shaikh]

Royal Bakhoor from Sikendar.
SQ Bakhoor.
Sinking Chad from Craft Oud.

 

[iori]

Green oil Kyara <3