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Ensar Oud Royal Guallam - Left Arm
Rising Phoenix Perfumery PNT - Right Arm
I didn’t set out to do a comparison but, after applying some Royal Guallam I couldn’t fight the curiosity to see how JK’s Nha Trang oil holds up to this Oriscent legend.
I didn’t really expect the outcome. As some of you know, I’m a bit of an RPP “stan”. But I always sort of assumed that if you wanted the absolute best stuff you had to look to Ensar’s Oriscent line to get it. After this experience I’m convinced otherwise and I’d go as far a saying almost all of the vendors on here probably have some Oriscent comparable stuff in their lineup and for much less cost! Spoiler alert… I prefer PNT.
Royal Guallam is a bitter, camphoric, dry, woody scent with a hint of a chinese medicinal smell. It is quite linear and above average in its performance.
PNT is sweeter, mentholic, floral, fruity, indolic, medicinal, it has an element to it that is sort of animalic and very addictive. At its core a “honey comb” note that is something I usually associate with sinensis oils which is not there in Ensar’s oil. It is less linear and almost seems to grow in its complexity toward the 1-hour mark. Performance is maybe a little less in projection but a little more in its longevity. In general, both oils are solid in this area.
The two oils share the Nha Trang profile and are really enjoyable to wear but, in terms of which I prefer? It’s going to have to be PNT. I could also see someone preferring Royal Guallam. But now, here’s the kicker.
Royal Guallam sells for $835/gram
PNT for $500/gram
No way is Royal Guallam 67% percent better than PNT. In fact, I prefer PNT (price no object). JK’s recent New Gens are bangers. The Borikhamxay is close to this in terms of quality. Anyone who got the original batch of Laos antwood as a sample is not, in my opinion, getting the full story of that oil. They’re definitely worth checking out. I don’t think JK has much of this PNT either so once it starts getting under peoples’ noses it’s going to go quick. With the holiday season coming up, I’d be surprised if it makes it to the new year.
Rising Phoenix Perfumery PNT - Right Arm
I didn’t set out to do a comparison but, after applying some Royal Guallam I couldn’t fight the curiosity to see how JK’s Nha Trang oil holds up to this Oriscent legend.
I didn’t really expect the outcome. As some of you know, I’m a bit of an RPP “stan”. But I always sort of assumed that if you wanted the absolute best stuff you had to look to Ensar’s Oriscent line to get it. After this experience I’m convinced otherwise and I’d go as far a saying almost all of the vendors on here probably have some Oriscent comparable stuff in their lineup and for much less cost! Spoiler alert… I prefer PNT.
Royal Guallam is a bitter, camphoric, dry, woody scent with a hint of a chinese medicinal smell. It is quite linear and above average in its performance.
PNT is sweeter, mentholic, floral, fruity, indolic, medicinal, it has an element to it that is sort of animalic and very addictive. At its core a “honey comb” note that is something I usually associate with sinensis oils which is not there in Ensar’s oil. It is less linear and almost seems to grow in its complexity toward the 1-hour mark. Performance is maybe a little less in projection but a little more in its longevity. In general, both oils are solid in this area.
The two oils share the Nha Trang profile and are really enjoyable to wear but, in terms of which I prefer? It’s going to have to be PNT. I could also see someone preferring Royal Guallam. But now, here’s the kicker.
Royal Guallam sells for $835/gram
PNT for $500/gram
No way is Royal Guallam 67% percent better than PNT. In fact, I prefer PNT (price no object). JK’s recent New Gens are bangers. The Borikhamxay is close to this in terms of quality. Anyone who got the original batch of Laos antwood as a sample is not, in my opinion, getting the full story of that oil. They’re definitely worth checking out. I don’t think JK has much of this PNT either so once it starts getting under peoples’ noses it’s going to go quick. With the holiday season coming up, I’d be surprised if it makes it to the new year.
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