Oud of the Day

Mesoud Vietking is such a treat. One of just a few crassnas that really hits the spot for me. It has kinam like appeal with no compromise in intensity and richness.

I am trying not to sample this very often so as to make my sample last as long as possible, the goal being to study this as it ages; same thing with Habib and Qirose. A (so far) once in a lifetime opportunity to personally observe how a top shelf fresh material develops over time. I feel the same way about all of my samples / bottles of the precious fresh Sandalwood oils that ejayb, mesoud, al hind have been cooking up.
 
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Mesoud Vietking is such a treat. One of just a few crassnas that really hits the spot for me. It has kinam like appeal with no compromise in intensity and richness.

I am trying not to sample this very often so as to make my sample last as long as possible, the goal being to study this as it ages; same thing with Habib and Qirose. A (so far) once in a lifetime opportunity to personally observe how a top shelf fresh material develops over time. I feel the same way about all of my samples / bottles of the precious fresh Sandalwood oils that ejayb, mesoud, al hind have been cooking up.
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Def a treat ! Can't wait to finally get my nose on ANAS bro , only about a day or 2 left of distilling. You copping ?
 
Jinkoh Store Emperor of Kedah V1
EO Dokusan

I just LOVE Purple oils. Lots of spices in the Jinkoh oil. Cinnamon, cloves, and then dark grapes and a whole lot of honey. The Dokusan is more zesty green and plum-like yet just as generous in the honey department. Side-by-side the Jinkoh almost feels boozy compared to the Chinese oil. So interesting. I need to do a side-by-side with Grand Emperor Hue.
 
Kyarashrine green kyara oil continues to be a daily wear. Admittedly this is not the most rare and exotic oud, but it sure punches high.

One of the more impressive things is the long term performance. This is an oil that I can put on mid day, go about my business, take a bath in the evening, and still be surrounded by beautiful tantalizing lingering sweet woody notes as i fall asleep. Really amazing stuff considering the price.
 
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@mesOUD - Vietking
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...is tasty

At the moment another crassna on my forearm - the older Lao Gold from Al Hind - drawing a blank on the date 2021 or something like that. This smells like a Lao crassna to me, prior to a few years ago pretty much every Lao I smelled I now realize was sinensis. That long soak Lao treatment really transforms the oil into something that I assumed was a different species entirely.

The recent Lao crassnas are a newer experience for me, and no surprise they share a lot in common with Thai crassnas when processed less traditionally. This oil is a smooth honeylike oil with classic Thai/Lao crassna notes. I see this as a bit on the smoother and silkier side, without many of the challenging notes that i find in crassna oils that haven't had a lot of maturation time. One of the things I really enjoy about crassna oils like this is that they give off a kind of autumn forest/ rooibos scent that is pretty hard to find in other materials.
 
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EO Borneo 3000, 2015
EO Borneo 50K

I must say, this 2015 batch smells pretty dead on identical to the OG B3K (2004 and 2005). Just as powerful as well. Very strong oil. My usual swipe engulfs everything else. Very robust Borneo oil. I have come to love it more and I believe my initial, not as positive reaction to it (tried the 2004) was due to setting false, or should I say, too high expectations. Seeing OG bottles sell for 4000 USD + I thought it had to be in the same ballpark as the likes of White Kinam and it wasn't, for me. But I get it. I imagine someone smelling an oil like this back in 2004 and feeling Nirvna was not as high after all, after going through so many low-par ouds and "oud perfumes" that were offered at that time.
A great Malinau oil. Deep and woody, this one has loads of bass to it. Humms deep. Tenacious and loud. Slightly minty and green in the top notes and then plenty of raspberries, cinnamon, vanilla, and honey. But the wood is the main player here. I'd say this one is a "woody" Borneo but unlike Kinamantan and Diesel, not as dry and incense-laden.

The 50K is like a feminine counterpart. Suave and super smooth and elegant. This one is a "honey" Borneo. Quite possibly the most honey-driven. It almost feels like a Jinkoh Store oil, as those are very honey-forward. More sharp and high-pitched, with almost no bass. Raspberries, Mint, greens, it has it all, even some slight turpentine and varnish-like facets in the opening. A more complex profile than the 3000 but I think that now I have come to love 3000 more. 3K is growing consistently on me and it might overtake many other Borneo oils in my collection. Definitely a grower for me.

I wonder if the current 2016 batch is as good. A couple of people tried it and told me it is not but I have learned to not trust other's noses that easily. I'd be curious to try it myself. If this 2016 batch they are selling right now is as good as the 2015, that's a steal really. I don't see many people giving their feedback on it.
 
Mesoud Tarakan Qadeem. I've already shared my thoughts on this one numerous times, something about this oil satisfies my craving for oud unusually well.
 
Review: Jungle Oud’s Pontianak – A Journey into the Heart of Kalimantan

Today’s scent is nothing short of a masterpiece—Jungle Oud’s Pontianak is a sublime blend of nature’s finest offerings, distilled into a fragrance that is both regal and deeply captivating. From the first moment it touches the skin, the wild Aquilaria Malacensis Agarwood takes you on an enchanting journey into the heart of Kalimantan’s lush jungles.

The initial burst is a stunning wave of airy warmth, almost vaporous, yet grounded by the ethereal presence of spices and herbs that dance delicately across the senses. It’s an experience that’s both uplifting and profoundly calming, setting the stage for what’s to come. As the scent evolves, a subtle interplay of sweet and bitter notes begins to unfold—each one melding harmoniously into a smooth, light woody sweetness that feels incredibly refined.

There’s a hypnotic complexity to this fragrance, one that deepens gracefully as it wears on. Hints of light leather weave through the scent like a whisper, adding just the right amount of intrigue without overpowering the elegant simplicity at its core. The way it develops is truly magical—luxurious, but never overbearing. It leaves the skin feeling soft, adorned with the mystery and majesty of the Kalimantan rainforest.

Pontianak is not just a fragrance, it’s a sensory journey—a tribute to nature’s most prized aromas. This is a scent for those who appreciate true luxury in its most natural and sophisticated form. I am absolutely captivated by the experience, and it has quickly become my scent of the day, if not the year.
 

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HM Sultan Qaboos Burmese from @SULAYM

This oil feels like it's from another age. Not sure what species this would be... crassna? it is old and dignified, not a trace of spazzy youthful notes or unsettled pungency. Smells like it was distilled by the same outfit as the "early release hm oud" Royale oriscent got their hands on in the 00's (or if not from the same distiller, hand picked by somebody with a similar aesthetic).

Smells sooo good and I would love to know what combination of factors go into producing oil with this kind of presence. Maybe it's just high quality stuff and lots of time. Mesoud (along with the rest of you all doing / commissioning these insane distillations of lifetimes' worth of incense grade wood) no doubt are working it out as i type this

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@mesOUD Habib

The Jambi distillation. Still young but very approachable, I find that the top of this oil, a sea-breezy green touched with wet jungle decays into a beautiful smell of high grade incense sparkling with energy, sweet vanilla and an almost effervescent buzz of what I can only describe as some kind of flower meadow. Smells alive to me. In many ways, it reminds me of elements of Vietking with that low heat chip smell. Like Vietking, this is a top tier oil for my taste. It does not sit close to the skin. I liked this when I first opened it, and I like it now. I don't see that changing.
 
Habzoud - Maroke Q This actually nothing like any other Maroke I have tried? Completely different experience. I'm reminded of @Renton mentioning a copper note. I think that's what I'm picking up here and I've not smelled it in any other oud before. Very unique and intriguing oil.
 
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