Oud of the Day

[Fragdoctor]

Yavus @mesOUD

First things first…these distillations by Mehmet are special. Smelling them is like aging with them; I can smell their infancy and hope to age with them.

Yavuz is perhaps the 3rd or 4th Laotian oil I have tried properly. The only Laotian oil I have is Pusong which is a tiny amount and I do not go for it that often. I thought Pusong is the only Laotian oil which I can vibe with but things have changed now. Yavuz speaks, it speaks wisdom. Not how I would have imagined. It is Laotian but brings out something much intricate then an oil from Laos ( this is what mesoud DNA is I think )

It has a full bodied opening, vibrating in hues of shiny maroons and magenta, a subtle polished aroma which made its own way to my neurotransmitters.
I get fruit peels here, not the pulp, I get the peels as if they are being crushed and then placed on a heater; soft guava and cheeku. Sniff deep and the mauve floral notes come to life. The dry down is in the vein as Anas, powdery, woody and comforting.

Yavuz speaks. It’s speaks wisdom.

 

[Mr.P]

Yavus @mesOUD

First things first…these distillations by Mehmet are special. Smelling them is like aging with them; I can smell their infancy and hope to age with them.

Yavuz is perhaps the 3rd or 4th Laotian oil I have tried properly. The only Laotian oil I have is Pusong which is a tiny amount and I do not go for it that often. I thought Pusong is the only Laotian oil which I can vibe with but things have changed now. Yavuz speaks, it speaks wisdom. Not how I would have imagined. It is Laotian but brings out something much intricate then an oil from Laos ( this is what mesoud DNA is I think )

It has a full bodied opening, vibrating in hues of shiny maroons and magenta, a subtle polished aroma which made its own way to my neurotransmitters.
I get fruit peels here, not the pulp, I get the peels as if they are being crushed and then placed on a heater; soft guava and cheeku. Sniff deep and the mauve floral notes come to life. The dry down is in the vein as Anas, powdery, woody and comforting.

Yavuz speaks. It’s speaks wisdom.

It's so nice to see an oil from Laos that is not just another plantation crassna and that has not been fermented all the way to kingdom come. For a long time all the Lao oil I smelled was super funky cheesy swampy and rotten. Then there were a couple that just smelled like generic plantation crassna - sweet candy amd funky bug pungency that sets my teeth on edge.

This oil is a different animal entirely probably the first really top shelf "clean soak" Lao crassna oil I have smelled, ever.

 

[Humpdidumpdi]

HM Royal Laos from Sulaym is also a very nice loatian oil.

 

[Mr.P]

HM Royal Laos from Sulaym is also a very nice loatian oil.

Agreed!

FYI that is one of the old-school traditional/soaked type and is sinensis. I've smelled one or two other oils that were high quality soaked like this. Very different type of oil.

 

[Mike Jonez]

Emperor of Kedah v2 - Jinkoh Store

 

[Mr.P]

I just stumbled on the "pursat cheroot" from @YusaAromatics again - it is/was sold under a different name.

This oil has the most sublime petrichor quality to it. That's just the closest thing I can come up with… A beautiful kind of peppery mineral earthy spicy quality. It's just one facet of this oil but it is fan-freaking-tastic in this one. This is a note that I love to see and this oil really seems to highlight and present that note at the forefront. Good job doing whatever it was that you did to get this stuff out there.

 

[Alamande]

Oudique Burma Kalakassi

I really like this one - it recalls the kalakassi oud I have from ASQ, which I find reassuring (in a way) as a beginner. Starting to notice patterns and associations across different products is quite rewarding.

Spicy-resinous, ginger and black pepper notes with a touch of funk - will I sound crazy if I say parmesan cheese? There is also a slightly metallic, lime-citrus note that I associate with tequila - again, does that sound crazy??

Great staying power - it is the longest-lasting of the oils I have tried so far. I’m considering buying more of this.

 

[Mywave96]

Jinkoh grand emperor of hainan

 

[Olfactory Nomad]

Oudique Burma Kalakassi

I really like this one - it recalls the kalakassi oud I have from ASQ, which I find reassuring (in a way) as a beginner. Starting to notice patterns and associations across different products is quite rewarding.

Spicy-resinous, ginger and black pepper notes with a touch of funk - will I sound crazy if I say parmesan cheese? There is also a slightly metallic, lime-citrus note that I associate with tequila - again, does that sound crazy??

Great staying power - it is the longest-lasting of the oils I have tried so far. I’m considering buying more of this.

If it makes sense to you then it ain't crazy.

 

[TheOudDood]

Raja Hijau 2 - Habz

Seems to have changed already a bit since Ive had the sample and getting more potent and enjoyable. Great oil. Piercing, right up the nostrils to the brain.

 

[Olfactory Nomad]

Raja Hijau 2 - Habz

Seems to have changed already a bit since Ive had the sample and getting more potent and enjoyable. Great oil. Piercing, right up the nostrils to the brain.

Nice one mate. I literally just came here to say exactly this as I'm also wearing it today. Such a nice oil and yes, it has noticeably changed.

 

[Quintillus]

First wearing of Yavuz by MesOUD.

It's young but it's another hauntingly beautiful oil.
The opening is high pitched and has so much going on that I am unable to decipher it. I get fresh, green and earthy impressions. Later on, I get some fruits like guava, sweet watermelon and some fresh berries ( Viet king ).
Then, iris, purple florals ( Anas ) finally drying down to a stunning honey sweet green and earthy deep wood along with incense and hints of lemon. The dry down is so beautiful that it took me by surprise as I started getting these ethereal wafts.

In my minds eye, I see myself meditating in a forest, like the one on the product description while I wear Yavuz. THAT is the perfect description of the scent of Yavuz and captures it better than I could ever describe it. There are clear scent transitions, shifts and the performance is phenomenal, easily 14h+ on my skin and still detectable after a shower. While Anas is happiness in a bottle and a shot of coffee ( for me ), Yavuz is quiet peace and joyful contentment.

In my humble opinion , brother @mesOUD has indeed captured the essence and "soul" of Laos here and I cannot wait to see how this oil develops over time. I Will revisit in a week or two and apply a bigger swipe 😁.

 

[mesOUD]

First wearing of Yavuz by MesOUD.

It's young but it's another hauntingly beautiful oil.
The opening is high pitched and has so much going on that I am unable to decipher it. I get fresh, green and earthy impressions. Later on, I get some fruits like guava, sweet watermelon and some fresh berries ( Viet king ).
Then, iris, purple florals ( Anas ) finally drying down to a stunning honey sweet green and earthy deep wood along with incense and hints of lemon. The dry down is so beautiful that it took me by surprise as I started getting these ethereal wafts.

In my minds eye, I see myself meditating in a forest, like the one on the product description while I wear Yavuz. THAT is the perfect description of the scent of Yavuz and captures it better than I could ever describe it. There are clear scent transitions, shifts and the performance is phenomenal, easily 14h+ on my skin and still detectable after a shower. While Anas is happiness in a bottle and a shot of coffee ( for me ), Yavuz is quiet peace and joyful contentment.

In my humble opinion , brother @mesOUD has indeed captured the essence and "soul" of Laos here and I cannot wait to see how this oil develops over time. I Will revisit in a week or two and apply a bigger swipe 😁.

That's my real payment.
To recognize the excellence of the work I have worked on down to the finest details, to offer more than just a really nice smell to the person who uses it, and to accompany beautiful memories.
To everyone who uses this and my other oils, I wish peace and prosperity and well-being in every drop.

 

[Karim Collects]

Fushigi - Hainan

First Chinese oil that I tried, I’m getting a chocolate, medicinal note and there’s like this wet/watery note. I found the latter note in some Vietnamese oils. I like it. But it’s a weak scent, possible because of my nose being exposed for the first time.

Hainan reminds me of Brunei, Malinu and Men Tein, for now it’s the opening but also i noticed that every time I lean in to smell I experience the same things in common with them. Very interesting. Will continue to study this. If anyone can recommend a good Chinese oils that’ll help me understand this revered profile/region that would be great

 

[Agar Luxuria]

Trat Borai from mesoud's old stock. Pairing nicely with some bright, golden Suntory.
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Uhhh. Suntory as it’s finest.

 

[Mr.P]

I just stumbled on the "pursat cheroot" from @YusaAromatics again - it is/was sold under a different name.

This oil has the most sublime petrichor quality to it. That's just the closest thing I can come up with… A beautiful kind of peppery mineral earthy spicy quality. It's just one facet of this oil but it is fan-freaking-tastic in this one. This is a note that I love to see and this oil really seems to highlight and present that note at the forefront. Good job doing whatever it was that you did to get this stuff out there.

The dry down on this oil was really different from others I have worn. Very long lasting, fermented type aroma I associate with "gulf style" oud. Usually when this aspect is present I noticed it earlier on in the development of the aroma but in this case it's almost like it shape-shifts after an hour or two. Interesting

 

[Ofaruk]

Finally I was able to get myself a full bottle of Ajmal’s dahn al oudh amiri. A good friend recently went to Ksa, so he got this with a %35 discount. I confirm that quality is through the roof at this price point. This is no longer barnyard for me after having a super funky aged hindi from what is believed to be from SQ. Amiri smells aged, hayish, red fruity leathery right from the get go. Dare to say it is appearently cleaner than Saif al Hind. Suitable for the needs of upcoming sacred time. Well done

 

[Mr.P]

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Finally I was able to get myself a full bottle of Ajmal’s dahn al oudh amiri. A good friend recently went to Ksa, so he got this for $85 with a %35 discount. I confirm that quality is through the roof at this price point. This is no longer barnyard for me after having a super funky aged hindi from what is believed to be from SQ. Amiri smells aged, hayish, red fruity leathery right from the get go. Dare to say it is appearently cleaner than Saif al Hind. Suitable for the needs of upcoming sacred time. Well done

I remember the first time i smelled this - the third oud i ever smelled, a sample that Ajmal included with an order of Cambodi Kadeem back in 1997 or so. I felt certain at the time that it contained civet absolute - still had a lot to learn. When they stopped shipping overseas that little doorway to the pricing on the street in the Middle East snapped closed and prices just skyrocketed online - effectively a 100%+ increase in cost overnight

 

[Ofaruk]

I dont know about the older batches, but this is almost a clean oud without any animalics

 

[Mr.P]

I dont know about the older batches, but this is almost a clean oud without any animalics

Well this is an old memory, formed when I had not smelled a lot of oud at the time. I recall it having fermentation and barnyard notes which were novel for me - the closest thing I had smelled prior to that was civet.