Oudamberlove
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Tennendo Enkuu
Old batch.....
A fantastic blend of agarwood with spice
the new batch doesn’t have the same oudy kick.
Old batch.....
A fantastic blend of agarwood with spice
the new batch doesn’t have the same oudy kick.
Incense of the Day
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Oudamberlove
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KZ Tarakan
Reminds me of Sabah
which is no surprise
considering the proximity of the two regions.
It’s oudy, and has a sort of musky floral
not quite animalic but more like the perfume
aspect of musk, plus a resinous base.
Reminds me of Sabah
which is no surprise
considering the proximity of the two regions.
It’s oudy, and has a sort of musky floral
not quite animalic but more like the perfume
aspect of musk, plus a resinous base.
Oudamberlove
Member
Compared Kyukyodo Sho Bai Koh
to Kohgen Jinkai,
doing so revealed the sandalwood in SBK that I had not perceived before.
Turmeric was the common thread between the two
but Jinkai was more agarwoody and fruity.
to Kohgen Jinkai,
doing so revealed the sandalwood in SBK that I had not perceived before.
Turmeric was the common thread between the two
but Jinkai was more agarwoody and fruity.
Muhammed Afthab
True Ouddict
Waiting for my new subitism Heater.
Good sinking srilankan from habz and few other woods to burn.
Good sinking srilankan from habz and few other woods to burn.
Oudamberlove
Member
IO Walla Patta sticks
perfumey
good overall performance
perfumey
good overall performance
Oudamberlove
Member
Gyokushodo Kumo No Sho
The abundant use of charcoal, plus aroma oils,
make this stick so unlike traditional Japanese sticks.
I’m missing the satisfaction of smoke and resin.
Initially, I smell the onycha and agarwood, then the composition of aromatics that is so tight knit,
that I can hardly pick it apart. Overall, a nice aromatic experience, but I need smoke!
The abundant use of charcoal, plus aroma oils,
make this stick so unlike traditional Japanese sticks.
I’m missing the satisfaction of smoke and resin.
Initially, I smell the onycha and agarwood, then the composition of aromatics that is so tight knit,
that I can hardly pick it apart. Overall, a nice aromatic experience, but I need smoke!
Holy land grade 2 by TMC
Holy land made by Tibetan Medical Colledge(TMC) is one of the most popular Tibetan incense among incense connoisseurs. Holy land grade 2 is not degraded, rather, it's a sister version of the original recipe.
Holy land's animalic, herbal DNA is still there but HL2 is more floral, muskier. sweet animal hair smell of this incense is not something you can encounter with any other incenses. though I'm not sure about the ingredients of this incense, it's the most musk-ish incense I've ever smelt.
you can examine this facet when you bake it on the electric burner.
the intensity of this incense is extremely powerful, it can fill the whole house even with the 0.5cm of it. I don't even dare to burn a whole stick. it's intoxicating and hypnotic at the same time.
I rarely burn this incense because it's too powerful to my nose. but when I burn it, it always surprises me with the mysterious quality. this is one of a kind unique incense indeed.
there's a steep learning curve to this incense and it is an incense stick that you either love it or hate it. it took more than 2 weeks to finally clicked my brain.
Holy land made by Tibetan Medical Colledge(TMC) is one of the most popular Tibetan incense among incense connoisseurs. Holy land grade 2 is not degraded, rather, it's a sister version of the original recipe.
Holy land's animalic, herbal DNA is still there but HL2 is more floral, muskier. sweet animal hair smell of this incense is not something you can encounter with any other incenses. though I'm not sure about the ingredients of this incense, it's the most musk-ish incense I've ever smelt.
you can examine this facet when you bake it on the electric burner.
the intensity of this incense is extremely powerful, it can fill the whole house even with the 0.5cm of it. I don't even dare to burn a whole stick. it's intoxicating and hypnotic at the same time.
I rarely burn this incense because it's too powerful to my nose. but when I burn it, it always surprises me with the mysterious quality. this is one of a kind unique incense indeed.
there's a steep learning curve to this incense and it is an incense stick that you either love it or hate it. it took more than 2 weeks to finally clicked my brain.
IntheRedwoods
True Ouddict
Last night I burned some Dr. Incense Sinking Tarakan...I absolutely love these sticks. Tonight I'm starting with a Shoyeido Xiang do Agarwood stick. Nice incense for the price.
Oudamberlove
Member
Wu Shuang Ge Baina
A mixture of different regions of agarwood. The Tarakan and Brunei components are noticeable.
The stick is a by-product from bead making scraps, but the stick is certainly not scrap
Mixed regions make it a little difficult to savor monkoh style, but fumigates a room well.
A mixture of different regions of agarwood. The Tarakan and Brunei components are noticeable.
The stick is a by-product from bead making scraps, but the stick is certainly not scrap
Mixed regions make it a little difficult to savor monkoh style, but fumigates a room well.
Yamadamatsu - Oju
first time burning it. ummm.. soul-stirring deep buttery Kalimantan oud...
quite hard to pick the right word to describe it. very hypnotic.... I'm just gonna zone out. piece-
first time burning it. ummm.. soul-stirring deep buttery Kalimantan oud...
quite hard to pick the right word to describe it. very hypnotic.... I'm just gonna zone out. piece-
Oudamberlove
Member
My boxes of Baieido Jinkoh Kokoh
just arrived this morning from
Kohgen in Japan
So.....new batch versus old from 6 years ago
The new sticks are thinner,
but they’re sold by weight so no problem,
they are equally as bold,
but the recipes are different,
the new batch uses a sweeter agarwood
and more benzoin,
the old batch has a spicier agarwood,
most likely Vietnamese Hakasui,
and more borneol,
with the benzoin barely perceptible.
I like both!
just arrived this morning from
Kohgen in Japan
So.....new batch versus old from 6 years ago
The new sticks are thinner,
but they’re sold by weight so no problem,
they are equally as bold,
but the recipes are different,
the new batch uses a sweeter agarwood
and more benzoin,
the old batch has a spicier agarwood,
most likely Vietnamese Hakasui,
and more borneol,
with the benzoin barely perceptible.
I like both!
Oudamberlove
Member
Baieido Koshiboku
I have one batch that has a lot more borneol than
the other batches. Sometimes I prefer it, sometimes I don’t, I guess it depends on the moment.
That reminds me of oud also....some days I am more receptive to a certain oil than other days, and I’m not talking about influences of weather, temperature, time of day, etc. etc., just simply that our tastes may vary sometimes.
I have one batch that has a lot more borneol than
the other batches. Sometimes I prefer it, sometimes I don’t, I guess it depends on the moment.
That reminds me of oud also....some days I am more receptive to a certain oil than other days, and I’m not talking about influences of weather, temperature, time of day, etc. etc., just simply that our tastes may vary sometimes.
Oudamberlove
Member
Dr. Incense Cambodi
I’m getting delicious fruity aromas
with a decent oudy backbone.
I’m getting delicious fruity aromas
with a decent oudy backbone.
Oudamberlove
Member
Shunkohdo Kyara Seikan
I always enjoy this stick.
Easy on the spice, heavy on the woods,
bitter, with just a little kyara sweet.
Thin stick, miniscule aroma,
but precious. I would dare say, the tiniest
hint of musk.
I always enjoy this stick.
Easy on the spice, heavy on the woods,
bitter, with just a little kyara sweet.
Thin stick, miniscule aroma,
but precious. I would dare say, the tiniest
hint of musk.
Oudamberlove
Member
Baieido Horyu and Kokonoe
I often like to light the Baieido premiums
alternately, to get a clearer picture of their nuances.
This practice is quite rewarding.
I often like to light the Baieido premiums
alternately, to get a clearer picture of their nuances.
This practice is quite rewarding.
Baieido - Tokusen Shukokohku
I find more subtle detail as my nose develope. Siam agarwood in this incense gives vanillic, caramel, chocolate sweetness.
I find more subtle detail as my nose develope. Siam agarwood in this incense gives vanillic, caramel, chocolate sweetness.
Oudamberlove
Member
Shunkohdo Vietnam Zaarai
I smell the Vietnamese agarwood
but when it’s done raw like this
I kinda miss the added aromatics
that are common to a lot of Japanese sticks.
I smell the Vietnamese agarwood
but when it’s done raw like this
I kinda miss the added aromatics
that are common to a lot of Japanese sticks.