Burn of the Day

[Oudamberlove]

mesOUD Pursat

Today’s piece had the conical shell shape,
aroma was more on the nutty side like Koh Kong…..good stuff 😊

 

[The Scent Guru]

Thinking of Richard M., burning his Ward Lab wild Guangdong.

 

[Mr.P]

ASO CK chip on the subitism at the moment. I'm a big fan of cultivated kinam - my "mainichi koh" game is much improved thanks to this stuff.

No surprise that the chips ASO carries seem carefully selected / hand picked (all uniformly and heavily resinated) and the aroma has its own distinct characteristics. Yes CK is CK on one level, but there is variation there for sure and this does not exactly match the profile of other ck woods in my stash, and I could pick it out of a lineup. There is a unique dignified quality to the sweetness of this, I can't put my finger on it but something that's sets it apart a bit and makes it interesting to have in my rotation. A little less full on sweet pastry, and a little more savory/perfume layer over the CK sweet-bitter. Good stuff, still just getting acquainted with it I admit, so I will add more if I notice anything else over the next day or two

My phone's camera is mediocre, photo doesn't show much.

 

[Mr.P]

Update on that CK from ASO - there are two things that are different from other CK woods i have heated, the combination gives it a vaguely bakhoor like aspect, as I understand it.

First, the unique sweet note i have pinned down - it reminds me vividly of the honeylike sweetness of Greek Monastery "acacia" incense. Second, there is a distinct muskiness that adds something unique. Noticed this this more when walking into the room where it was burning later than when I was initially heating it.

I don't know if this is a facet of the honey/acacia sweetness or a different layer altogether... it comes and goes - pretty low/soft, cologne like almost.

Unusual stuff, I'll be curious to see if the next chip has the same profile

 

[iori]

Doing Shoyeido Rikkokugomi Sumatora/Summandura today
Its warm/hot type of aroma and its sour..unusual remind me of sandal and some yellow incense tree but this one definitely agarwood.

 

[-Renton-]

Doing Shoyeido Rikkokugomi Sumatora/Summandura todayIts warm/hot type of aroma and its sour..unusual remind me of sandal and some yellow incense tree but this one definitely agarwood

Looks quite similar to my Sumatora, agree? Same type of scent profile, sour, hot etc. Except I get a clear but dirty creaminess with it a well as human musk notes with some BRIGHT yellow vanilla, and some lactonic notes with some splashes of greenery

 

[Olfactory Nomad]

ASO CK chip on the subitism at the moment. I'm a big fan of cultivated kinam - my "mainichi koh" game is much improved thanks to this stuff.

No surprise that the chips ASO carries seem carefully selected / hand picked (all uniformly and heavily resinated) and the aroma has its own distinct characteristics. Yes CK is CK on one level, but there is variation there for sure and this does not exactly match the profile of other ck woods in my stash, and I could pick it out of a lineup. There is a unique dignified quality to the sweetness of this, I can't put my finger on it but something that's sets it apart a bit and makes it interesting to have in my rotation. A little less full on sweet pastry, and a little more savory/perfume layer over the CK sweet-bitter. Good stuff, still just getting acquainted with it I admit, so I will add more if I notice anything else over the next day or two

My phone's camera is mediocre, photo doesn't show much.

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It is very good stuff for sure I agree. I have a small sample of this that I use sparingly. The resination colours are quite heavy and different from other CK's I have tried. No complaints here.

 

[Oudamberlove]

Shoyeido Matsu Grade

KZ posted a video at Instagram which stated:
“In the Rikkoku-gomi, why is Sumatora or Sasora described to be sometimes mistaken for Kyara?” It later explains that these ripe materials sometimes smell like kyara during their top notes. Well, that’s what I experienced just now with a piece of Shoyeido Matsu grade. I was immediately puzzled, thinking…… “this smells like Kyara!”
Shoyeido green oil to be exact. It was a nice ride for a few minutes😊

 

[iori]

Shoyeido Rikkokugomi Managa
Managa one of my favorite profiles ever! as they say tasteless/flavorless or taste of nothing!

Red profile and so complex, deep, fruity, bitter, floral, spicy, liquorice, this seem to be crassna with much to explore.

 

[FreeSoul]

Merauke hayy from Mesoud. A great wood recommend trying this one, finished the burn of a piece earlier today so won’t try and guess the notes It had with my bad memory! Will try remember to take notes next time!

 

[Mr.P]

Shoyeido Rikkokugomi Managa
Managa one of my favorite profiles ever! as they say tasteless/flavorless or taste of nothing!

Red profile and so complex, deep, fruity, bitter, floral, spicy, liquorice, this seem to be crassna with much to explore.

Those are nice looking slices you've got there. Really nice to hear reflections on a rikoku set. I'm going to try to follow your lead here at some point. I enjoyed my session with the kyara the other day.

 

[Olfactory Nomad]

Kangiiten - White Shin-Kyara I (kind of) like this powder and a little goes a long way. Maybe too long though. It's incredibly sweet from top to bottom and only once you start getting up there in temps does it push out a cooling mintiness. I can only use it sparingly though because that cooling mintiness makes me nose blind very quickly. All of a sudden I can't smell the powder at all even with my nose stuck in the bowl and yet while walking around for the next 20min that's all I can smell. It's weird stuff and I'm going to say it's my least favourite. Quite one dimensional with nothing really to discover.

 

[Oudamberlove]

Afternoon burn

mesOUD Pursat

I’m so glad I was able to stock-up on this oudh, which is now part of my rotation❤️

It took 3 shipments, and all went smoothly thanks to brother Mehmet.

 

[-Renton-]

Wild Shin-Kyara 61kinds named Fuji Smoke.

I have been using slivers of this wood on my heater (directly) for a few days now since i got it and its still bringing amazing aroma and a nice relaxing feeling at 140c like I do today for just about 10 mins. I like to do short sessions.

This time:
Heavenly creaminess (almost buttery), some soft and subtle mintiness, spiciness, yellow florals, golden vanilla, sweet creamy chocolate, some bitter/sweet dark chocolate, resinous, slight soft greenery and subtle forest notes

Lovely experience. This time it was rather strong, I guess my nose is doing good today, or its because I left the veranda doors open all last night and let cool air in throughout the night.

This is what the wood looks like:

 

[language scent]

Wild Shin-Kyara 61kinds named Fuji Smoke.

I have been using slivers of this wood on my heater (directly) for a few days now since i got it and its still bringing amazing aroma and a nice relaxing feeling at 140c like I do today for just about 10 mins. I like to do short sessions.

This time:
Heavenly creaminess (almost buttery), some soft and subtle mintiness, spiciness, yellow florals, golden vanilla, sweet creamy chocolate, some bitter/sweet dark chocolate, resinous, slight soft greenery and subtle forest notes

Lovely experience. This time it was rather strong, I guess my nose is doing good today, or its because I left the veranda doors open all last night and let cool air in throughout the night.

This is what the wood looks like:
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what happened to the berry notes you were getting? lol

 

[-Renton-]

what happened to the berry notes you were getting? lol

I am not sure bro. It seems like either the Kyara is changing notes, or my nose is picking different ones out. What one do you think it is? Kyara obviously changes notes the more you use it, correct? Kinda like oils but in a slower fashion.

 

[Oudamberlove]

Hainan Char

A nice piece, filled my room with it’s lovely aroma.

 

[iori]

Those are nice looking slices you've got there. Really nice to hear reflections on a rikoku set.

Yea they are nice, those from super old rikkokugomi small set from shoyeido they don't make small sets anymore sadly.
Here a picture for Kyara from old set and new one too.

I'm going to try to follow your lead here at some point. I enjoyed my session with the kyara the other day.

Please do, would love to see and hear more about your Baieido woods and other stuff, can't wait for your posts =)

 

[Mike Jonez]

Yea they are nice, those from super old rikkokugomi small set from shoyeido they don't make small sets anymore sadly.
Here a picture for Kyara from old set and new one too.

Please do, would love to see and hear more about your Baieido woods and other stuff, can't wait for your posts =)

I love seeing perfectly cut pieces of handsome wood like this it's so appealing.

 

[zahir]

Old Tarakan piece from Yusa.
Old Tarakan from KZ's Monkoh kit.
Dreams of Hai-Nan by KZ.
Soon: The Four Discarded by KZ.