Goodness Nose
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Oud of the Day
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Ahmaoud
True Ouddict
Sulaym's Kaliman Limau - Imagine sitting at a pastry shop (one which doesn't serve coffee), with an oil diffuser nearby, gently puffing away greenish citrus clouds. Occasionally you lean into the puffs as you wait for your order to arrive, sometimes getting a citrus-y puff, other times getting something greener, this is the top.
Gradually the lemony citrus falls away and you're left with a very slightly oceanic, ultra clean patchouli like greenness, and fairly soon the oceanic aspect vanishes, and with what's left, a bubbling resinous texture enters the profile. Initially quite austere, but soon transitioning into something sweeter.
Reminding me of Atlas Cedar, but with the sweetness dialed back several multiples. The next transition is where the woodiness starts to shine, with hints of a herbal shrub still present. Lost in this trance of scent, you suddenly open you eyes and your order greets you. Wisps of this airy, woody vanilla, reminded me of baked goods with the faintest sandalwood, and a floral oceanic tinge in the distance.
I was so perplexed sniffing the dry down, I couldn't understand how the scent could have changed this much! Best part is, once you get to the dry down, you'll be able to isolate it just sniffing it from the cap, but when you apply, you'll enjoy the development all over again! A perception altering oil!
Gradually the lemony citrus falls away and you're left with a very slightly oceanic, ultra clean patchouli like greenness, and fairly soon the oceanic aspect vanishes, and with what's left, a bubbling resinous texture enters the profile. Initially quite austere, but soon transitioning into something sweeter.
Reminding me of Atlas Cedar, but with the sweetness dialed back several multiples. The next transition is where the woodiness starts to shine, with hints of a herbal shrub still present. Lost in this trance of scent, you suddenly open you eyes and your order greets you. Wisps of this airy, woody vanilla, reminded me of baked goods with the faintest sandalwood, and a floral oceanic tinge in the distance.
I was so perplexed sniffing the dry down, I couldn't understand how the scent could have changed this much! Best part is, once you get to the dry down, you'll be able to isolate it just sniffing it from the cap, but when you apply, you'll enjoy the development all over again! A perception altering oil!
Mr.P
oud<3er
I think I sampled that oil years ago - if it’s the one I’m thinking of it really did have an unusually nice sweetness to it and reminded me of a really nice oud i had scored a small sample of back in 2002 or so. I probably have a little residue in a bottle somewhere I’m going to go try to find it.
Amazing oil indeed ,one if feve from shareef along maleek al ceen
Scentlover98
Oud Fanatic
Pursat by @mesOUD
It opens very fruity and sweet (imagine the color orange) after mayby 10 min I detect a beautiful Beewax Note ? In the Dry down it settles to sweet woody scent.
Amazing projection
It is very appealing and very versatile. I can imagine seeing this also in a dark blend.
I can easily see people with zero oud experience like this one.
It opens very fruity and sweet (imagine the color orange) after mayby 10 min I detect a beautiful Beewax Note ? In the Dry down it settles to sweet woody scent.
Amazing projection
It is very appealing and very versatile. I can imagine seeing this also in a dark blend.
I can easily see people with zero oud experience like this one.
Arabiad07
True Ouddict
Have you tried Ceen II?
Dr B1414
True Ouddict
Jinkoh Store Emperor of Kedah. As much as I don't care for Malay oils I adore this one.
Ensar Oud Nha Trang LTD. Undeniably one of the best Viet oils ever. Hall of Fame for sure. But what I really love the most about this one, is the opening. That opening is the best. I know many hate it though. But to me, it's where it shines the most, as it feels so unique to any other Viet oil at this stage.
Ensar Oud Nha Trang LTD. Undeniably one of the best Viet oils ever. Hall of Fame for sure. But what I really love the most about this one, is the opening. That opening is the best. I know many hate it though. But to me, it's where it shines the most, as it feels so unique to any other Viet oil at this stage.
Mr.P
oud<3er
I like this one - clean delicious scent. This is one that I ordered a bit more of after sampling.
Mr.P
oud<3er
Oud tripura (India) Malaccensis from mesoud on my forearm…
This is a very appealing scent - almost like a composed perfume. The top note is robust and has depth, but is smooth and approachable - no shrill notes, no brothy or cloying pungency, no new oud twang - just sweet, slightly tart, resinous, woody, oudy mix. The sweet/tart aspect brings crassna to mind though the oil itself presents many other aspects. After the top fades, mature resinous wood notes predominate, and there is a particular suave note that becomes more evident in the dry down that is an important part of the signature of this oil - it is a peculiar suave amber-wood scent that is reminiscent of amber/woody men’s cologne. The dry down is extremely balanced and appealing - just a very pleasant long lasting warm balanced natural perfume that fades to a clean amber trail.
This is something I would wear in the presence of the oud-naive because of its balanced rugged ambery aroma.
Hard to get a good photo of the tiny Eppendorf tubes, but I suppose I could just post a pic of an oil that’s the same color… while I’m a little unclear as to what information a photograph of oils offers, when I post them I at least try to color match the image on my phone to the physical oil. I think it is always nice to have a visual with the review. Imagine grade B dark maple syrup with perhaps a bit more red.
I just had another whiff and the settled aroma is really straight up pleasant and I would say universally appealing. It is hard to stop sniffing.
This is a very appealing scent - almost like a composed perfume. The top note is robust and has depth, but is smooth and approachable - no shrill notes, no brothy or cloying pungency, no new oud twang - just sweet, slightly tart, resinous, woody, oudy mix. The sweet/tart aspect brings crassna to mind though the oil itself presents many other aspects. After the top fades, mature resinous wood notes predominate, and there is a particular suave note that becomes more evident in the dry down that is an important part of the signature of this oil - it is a peculiar suave amber-wood scent that is reminiscent of amber/woody men’s cologne. The dry down is extremely balanced and appealing - just a very pleasant long lasting warm balanced natural perfume that fades to a clean amber trail.
This is something I would wear in the presence of the oud-naive because of its balanced rugged ambery aroma.
Hard to get a good photo of the tiny Eppendorf tubes, but I suppose I could just post a pic of an oil that’s the same color… while I’m a little unclear as to what information a photograph of oils offers, when I post them I at least try to color match the image on my phone to the physical oil. I think it is always nice to have a visual with the review. Imagine grade B dark maple syrup with perhaps a bit more red.
I just had another whiff and the settled aroma is really straight up pleasant and I would say universally appealing. It is hard to stop sniffing.
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Mr.P
oud<3er
Thai Classic 2020 crassna
From the bottle an unusual bittersweet chocolatey confectionery note, but on closer inspection this impression is an accord of some complex resinous elements. There is a thick waxiness throughout which resolves into different woody resin notes as the oils spreads out and breathes. There is a bit of a discrete ferment/soak aroma and tangy sweet citrus rind type fragrance in the heart which becomes more central as the top notes dissipates. At some stages the impression is somehow effervescent, a little brightness. This is accompanied by concentrated dark bitter-sweet somewhat toothy background that emerges with deeper whiffs.
I would never have thought this was crassna - I have a lot to learn.
From the bottle an unusual bittersweet chocolatey confectionery note, but on closer inspection this impression is an accord of some complex resinous elements. There is a thick waxiness throughout which resolves into different woody resin notes as the oils spreads out and breathes. There is a bit of a discrete ferment/soak aroma and tangy sweet citrus rind type fragrance in the heart which becomes more central as the top notes dissipates. At some stages the impression is somehow effervescent, a little brightness. This is accompanied by concentrated dark bitter-sweet somewhat toothy background that emerges with deeper whiffs.
I would never have thought this was crassna - I have a lot to learn.
Kolalid
True Ouddict
@SULAYM - 1970s Burmese SQ
Quickly becoming one of my all time favorites. So glad I have a full bottle of this one. An absolute bold performance beast. One of the darkest strongest and most masculine ouds I’ve tried.
The opening blasts you with a strong woody, oudy funk but not barnyard at all. It evolves into a symphony of brown notes; leather, tobacco, chocolate, rich malty notes all complementing each other in perfect harmony.
In the background there is that beautiful piercing mintiness that is often found in high quality ouds. I was honestly very surprised to find it hiding in such a bold and heavy oud. It is not always noticeable at first glance, but it makes itself known and once you know it’s there it’s very clear.
Overall an extremely satisfying complex and layered oud.
Quickly becoming one of my all time favorites. So glad I have a full bottle of this one. An absolute bold performance beast. One of the darkest strongest and most masculine ouds I’ve tried.
The opening blasts you with a strong woody, oudy funk but not barnyard at all. It evolves into a symphony of brown notes; leather, tobacco, chocolate, rich malty notes all complementing each other in perfect harmony.
In the background there is that beautiful piercing mintiness that is often found in high quality ouds. I was honestly very surprised to find it hiding in such a bold and heavy oud. It is not always noticeable at first glance, but it makes itself known and once you know it’s there it’s very clear.
Overall an extremely satisfying complex and layered oud.
Taesik Yun
Attar Yun
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SonoranSwiss
Oud Beginner
Ertugrul Gazi - Ensar
- South Thailand
I’m going to call this subset of oils the playdoughs until I figure out a better descriptor. It’s savory sweet with a touch of incense spice. There’s something round about it and after a few minutes on the wrist, it has expanded rather than deminshed. I think of a savory sweet egg based desert… a creme anglaise with a backdrop of drippy florals. It really fills the mind. I find myself “sipping” on it with my nose to find the nuance. It is good. Yes. This isn’t the scent that I crave, but it’s too fascinating and enjoyable not to be called good. It’s always been there, but the dark red fruit is present after 15 min. Still a pleasant mid note of salinity that’s very pleasant. My wife, not a great appreciator of oud, was surprised it was just one oil and liked it. When told how much the oil costs, she said I should enjoy the sample while it lasts. 2 or so hours in. Dry down is still very inviting. Less jammy and heady. Still sweet, between cedar and leather. 2nd swipe of the day. What a big heavy dollop of scent. This oil contains multitudes. Can an oil smell “umami”… the salinity note I picked out before has got an aged soy base note that compliments the sweet molasses goodness. The 4/5 hour dry down swipe has dried to a light lingering sweet cedar wood note. Like a cigar box in a humidor.
- South Thailand
I’m going to call this subset of oils the playdoughs until I figure out a better descriptor. It’s savory sweet with a touch of incense spice. There’s something round about it and after a few minutes on the wrist, it has expanded rather than deminshed. I think of a savory sweet egg based desert… a creme anglaise with a backdrop of drippy florals. It really fills the mind. I find myself “sipping” on it with my nose to find the nuance. It is good. Yes. This isn’t the scent that I crave, but it’s too fascinating and enjoyable not to be called good. It’s always been there, but the dark red fruit is present after 15 min. Still a pleasant mid note of salinity that’s very pleasant. My wife, not a great appreciator of oud, was surprised it was just one oil and liked it. When told how much the oil costs, she said I should enjoy the sample while it lasts. 2 or so hours in. Dry down is still very inviting. Less jammy and heady. Still sweet, between cedar and leather. 2nd swipe of the day. What a big heavy dollop of scent. This oil contains multitudes. Can an oil smell “umami”… the salinity note I picked out before has got an aged soy base note that compliments the sweet molasses goodness. The 4/5 hour dry down swipe has dried to a light lingering sweet cedar wood note. Like a cigar box in a humidor.
Mr.P
oud<3er
Working through mesoud samples here - oil of the day #3 for me:
Trat Borai, Mesoud
A lighter golden yellow color, high viscosity oil with a tart almost sour opening, smells like it had a moderate soak from the bottle or dipstick. The ferment note persists to some degree during the opening stages of the oil so there is a distinct element of funk and soaked wood early on. This settles into a classic sweet Thai Trat jammy style but with a little fuzz, and this oil has no shrieking plantation Thai notes, something I have noticed with other soaked plantation Thai oils. This is on the medium heavy jammy-resinous side of the Thai spectrum and does not show any of the light floral layers in some non-soak Thai oils. In the middle of it all is that certain sweet note peculiar to cambodi/Thai/Burmese crassna. While this wood shows signs of soaking, they are of the lactobacillus type with aspects of cheesiness in a higher register, it does not have the heavy dull wood base note that can be present in some soaked crassnas.
Trat Borai, Mesoud
A lighter golden yellow color, high viscosity oil with a tart almost sour opening, smells like it had a moderate soak from the bottle or dipstick. The ferment note persists to some degree during the opening stages of the oil so there is a distinct element of funk and soaked wood early on. This settles into a classic sweet Thai Trat jammy style but with a little fuzz, and this oil has no shrieking plantation Thai notes, something I have noticed with other soaked plantation Thai oils. This is on the medium heavy jammy-resinous side of the Thai spectrum and does not show any of the light floral layers in some non-soak Thai oils. In the middle of it all is that certain sweet note peculiar to cambodi/Thai/Burmese crassna. While this wood shows signs of soaking, they are of the lactobacillus type with aspects of cheesiness in a higher register, it does not have the heavy dull wood base note that can be present in some soaked crassnas.
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