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Oud of the Day
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LasLunas
True Ouddict
Oudique... Lao Mitsu
Stunning.
I won't state that each Oudh oil I try is better than the previous, I believe my patience to allow the oil to develop is growing with the learning curve thus each experience is deeper than the previous one.
Lao Mitsu is truly a stunning oil even though the initial whiff frightened me a bit.
The aroma started out a bit funky to me, not exactly what I would label as cheesy but funky like a clothes hamper or overcrowded clothing closet that has not been opened for a good amount of time. The funkiness passed quickly and sudden notes of very ripe dark fruits, not a tangy off odor, nor fizzy but more like syrupy, blackberry syrup, elderberry brandy fumes, warm Sambucca, rich Blackberry Brandy and Cognac aroma leading into a very ripe grape must with skins scent similar to a basaltic reduction to produce glaze, a slight acidic tang develops that prevents the ripe fruit aroma from becoming cloying. Perfect! Only Mother Nature could arrange such a balanced concoction.
I could swear one of the grandkids has strawberry pop tarts in the toaster as the deep over ripe dark berries scent softens and morphs into a rich, complex late harvest dessert wine. A subtle, light vanilla aroma penetrates the dark, jammy berry scent, this is not a strong vanilla extract aroma or baking odor but rather similar to aged vanilla bean pod scent when first opening the storage tin.
Several minutes, more or less pass and a clean, bright spring green scent of a dew damp hay field before sunrise takes over, for reference the type of dew laden tall grass or hay field used for training a young, inexperienced Canine for tracking articles dropped by handler. The scent of biological repair of broken blades of grass after laying a track might be familiar, this is not akin to the neighbor mowing his grass Saturday morning, but detectable once experienced.
As I continue to inhale the scent I can taste a camphor like, blue eucalyptus substance in mouth upon exhalation. The taste fades and rises with each exhalation, pleasing, not overpowering, slightly bitter young spring twig taste and aroma now enter the landscape.
The wood aroma is now rising, not piercing but insinuating its way through the grass greens and dark fruits. The woody aroma pokes through with a licorice or Senna- like vibe, almost medicinal. The wood scent evolves quickly into an incense of a light wood, not a faded or muted incense, but not the incense of a resinous dark wood. The scent is more similar to River Birch or White Birch campfire dieing down, dry, present but no dank, heavy resin scents. The incense aroma is strong, but of a lighter aromatic wood such as birch and faint evergreen background.
The pleasant light wood incense aroma oscillates with a faded elderberry brandy complexion. The wood incense aroma vacillates between bright and medicinal. Upon exhaling a minty, numbing sensation takes residence in my mouth, very unique for me.
At 6 hours I am still receiving sensations of taste upon exhalation.
I spent quite some time focussed on this experience of this Oudh oil, remained keenly aware of feelings, sensations, odors, images with this oil due to a specific request for a review. To reiterate, the more Oudh oils I have the opportunity to experience, and my patience develops, the deeper the experience. I appreciate the dedication and assistance of all members in this community driving me to learn more about the aesthetics of the oils and allow the science and theory running loose in my brain rest for a spell. My sincere appreciation, and may God Bless all of you!
Thank You Oudique for such a unique experience.
ELL
Stunning.
I won't state that each Oudh oil I try is better than the previous, I believe my patience to allow the oil to develop is growing with the learning curve thus each experience is deeper than the previous one.
Lao Mitsu is truly a stunning oil even though the initial whiff frightened me a bit.
The aroma started out a bit funky to me, not exactly what I would label as cheesy but funky like a clothes hamper or overcrowded clothing closet that has not been opened for a good amount of time. The funkiness passed quickly and sudden notes of very ripe dark fruits, not a tangy off odor, nor fizzy but more like syrupy, blackberry syrup, elderberry brandy fumes, warm Sambucca, rich Blackberry Brandy and Cognac aroma leading into a very ripe grape must with skins scent similar to a basaltic reduction to produce glaze, a slight acidic tang develops that prevents the ripe fruit aroma from becoming cloying. Perfect! Only Mother Nature could arrange such a balanced concoction.
I could swear one of the grandkids has strawberry pop tarts in the toaster as the deep over ripe dark berries scent softens and morphs into a rich, complex late harvest dessert wine. A subtle, light vanilla aroma penetrates the dark, jammy berry scent, this is not a strong vanilla extract aroma or baking odor but rather similar to aged vanilla bean pod scent when first opening the storage tin.
Several minutes, more or less pass and a clean, bright spring green scent of a dew damp hay field before sunrise takes over, for reference the type of dew laden tall grass or hay field used for training a young, inexperienced Canine for tracking articles dropped by handler. The scent of biological repair of broken blades of grass after laying a track might be familiar, this is not akin to the neighbor mowing his grass Saturday morning, but detectable once experienced.
As I continue to inhale the scent I can taste a camphor like, blue eucalyptus substance in mouth upon exhalation. The taste fades and rises with each exhalation, pleasing, not overpowering, slightly bitter young spring twig taste and aroma now enter the landscape.
The wood aroma is now rising, not piercing but insinuating its way through the grass greens and dark fruits. The woody aroma pokes through with a licorice or Senna- like vibe, almost medicinal. The wood scent evolves quickly into an incense of a light wood, not a faded or muted incense, but not the incense of a resinous dark wood. The scent is more similar to River Birch or White Birch campfire dieing down, dry, present but no dank, heavy resin scents. The incense aroma is strong, but of a lighter aromatic wood such as birch and faint evergreen background.
The pleasant light wood incense aroma oscillates with a faded elderberry brandy complexion. The wood incense aroma vacillates between bright and medicinal. Upon exhaling a minty, numbing sensation takes residence in my mouth, very unique for me.
At 6 hours I am still receiving sensations of taste upon exhalation.
I spent quite some time focussed on this experience of this Oudh oil, remained keenly aware of feelings, sensations, odors, images with this oil due to a specific request for a review. To reiterate, the more Oudh oils I have the opportunity to experience, and my patience develops, the deeper the experience. I appreciate the dedication and assistance of all members in this community driving me to learn more about the aesthetics of the oils and allow the science and theory running loose in my brain rest for a spell. My sincere appreciation, and may God Bless all of you!
Thank You Oudique for such a unique experience.
ELL
mobyus
True Ouddict
AlMokhlif Oud - Cambodi Koh Kong
It’s a dark reddish brown clear Oud. It starts off smelling like a Hindi. With notes of hay, and barn. Then when it opens up I begin to get the scent of red wine and dark chocolate. If I did a blind smell test this would be a Hindi. So much so in fact, it feels like they mislabeled this one. Not the scent, i was going for so I’m a little let down. But that doesn’t mean it’s bad. It just means that this style should be treated as a Hindi in my mind.
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It’s a dark reddish brown clear Oud. It starts off smelling like a Hindi. With notes of hay, and barn. Then when it opens up I begin to get the scent of red wine and dark chocolate. If I did a blind smell test this would be a Hindi. So much so in fact, it feels like they mislabeled this one. Not the scent, i was going for so I’m a little let down. But that doesn’t mean it’s bad. It just means that this style should be treated as a Hindi in my mind.
mobyus
True Ouddict
AlMokhlif Oud - Jayapura Special
It’s a yellowish green colored clear Oud. It has notes of banana, matcha, melon, and green tea. I like to try different style ouds. This is on the low intensity end. I’m not a fan of this style of ouds but it can’t hurt to change it up every now and then.
It’s a yellowish green colored clear Oud. It has notes of banana, matcha, melon, and green tea. I like to try different style ouds. This is on the low intensity end. I’m not a fan of this style of ouds but it can’t hurt to change it up every now and then.
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Zazu
True Ouddict
Thank you for your review! This oil is indeed something else. It’s so difficult to get a fat swipe though!
Ouderriffic
Oud Fanatic
1000 tiny dabs = 1 fat swipe 🤣
Karim Collects
Oud Connoisseur
EO Negara 1985
Petroleum purple florals
Petroleum purple florals
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Joe
Resident Artisan
I just got this. It has a romantic appeal to it for me.
Joe
Resident Artisan
Thank u. I just placed an order!
Alamande
True Ouddict
Malinau Maliki - Habzoud
I know they are about a thousand miles apart geographically and products of what must be very different terroirs, but this one from Habz initially reminded me of FP’s Malay Ultimé, at least in terms of its broad profile. It has a minty-eucalyptus opening with a medicinal undertone, leading me to imagine what traditional shamanic decoctions might smell like. These impressions mingle with comforting notes of old but freshly-polished wooden furniture, together with a waft of petroleum (like someone spilled a little while filling up their car). A slight booziness and palm sugar sweetness envelope the ensemble. I don’t like describing oud as ‘woody’ for the same reason I don’t like describing wine as ‘grapey’ - it just seems like a tautology - but here, different wood facets really characterise the oil.
I’ll go out on a limb and say that it feels like a young oil with the potential to mature into a wonderful ateeq. One to stash away?
I know they are about a thousand miles apart geographically and products of what must be very different terroirs, but this one from Habz initially reminded me of FP’s Malay Ultimé, at least in terms of its broad profile. It has a minty-eucalyptus opening with a medicinal undertone, leading me to imagine what traditional shamanic decoctions might smell like. These impressions mingle with comforting notes of old but freshly-polished wooden furniture, together with a waft of petroleum (like someone spilled a little while filling up their car). A slight booziness and palm sugar sweetness envelope the ensemble. I don’t like describing oud as ‘woody’ for the same reason I don’t like describing wine as ‘grapey’ - it just seems like a tautology - but here, different wood facets really characterise the oil.
I’ll go out on a limb and say that it feels like a young oil with the potential to mature into a wonderful ateeq. One to stash away?
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Mr.P
oud<3er
Sila from @mesOUD
Today for some reason this stuff is smelling like something I've never smelled before. I can see the signature style and I can see the connection to my memory of this oil but a lot of other facets are standing out now. Incredibly interesting very tangible engaging top notes over a deep resinous heart. I just applied the swipe so I am merely describing the opening salvo of aroma. Kind of at a loss for words when it comes to adjectives… not your average oud by a long shot. It's got a certain medicinal quality, a forward smooth sweet resin scent of unique character, a kind of spicy woodiness, a sense of aged woods, some perfume-like velvety sweetness running through the middle.Just crazy to me that this is crassna - [i mixed up the names - this is Indian agallocha not crassna which makes much more sense]
Absolutely stunning oud, I will be learning from this one for a long time, given the fact that it smelled like an entirely different oil today compared to my memory.
update - i'm now out and about getting something to eat and appreciating yet another side of this interesting oil. Dark rich almost chocolatey savory confectionery notes are getting my attention now. beautiful
Today for some reason this stuff is smelling like something I've never smelled before. I can see the signature style and I can see the connection to my memory of this oil but a lot of other facets are standing out now. Incredibly interesting very tangible engaging top notes over a deep resinous heart. I just applied the swipe so I am merely describing the opening salvo of aroma. Kind of at a loss for words when it comes to adjectives… not your average oud by a long shot. It's got a certain medicinal quality, a forward smooth sweet resin scent of unique character, a kind of spicy woodiness, a sense of aged woods, some perfume-like velvety sweetness running through the middle.
Absolutely stunning oud, I will be learning from this one for a long time, given the fact that it smelled like an entirely different oil today compared to my memory.
update - i'm now out and about getting something to eat and appreciating yet another side of this interesting oil. Dark rich almost chocolatey savory confectionery notes are getting my attention now. beautiful
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LasLunas
True Ouddict
oh wonderful, I just purchased Sila.
mesOUD
Resident Artisan
Yeah 2 days ago i visited that beauty after a long time
And really loved it
İ am not sure if I labeled it wrong or right
But SILA is a Hindi
Means Agaloccha not Crassna
Mr.P
oud<3er
thank goodness, that makes so much more sense... I got the names mixed up in my head.
i'm smelling these chocolatey notes and trying to figure out how that could possibly be crassna lol
Ceylon King-Oudologie
Starts off with a loud duo of soft cheese and nylon rope that was just burnt at the tip to remove the fraying. This quickly calms down and in a whiplash it brings me onto a pleasant day at the beach with wafts of waves crashing. The cheese eases into that slight funk of the ocean, and that burnt nylon becomes a relaxing warm sand. There is also a light sun tan lotion element which only deepens the immersion of a day at the beach. The oud has fully settled down now to a curious meal of freshly steamed crab and a warm cup of oolong tea. Very interesting and enjoyable.
Starts off with a loud duo of soft cheese and nylon rope that was just burnt at the tip to remove the fraying. This quickly calms down and in a whiplash it brings me onto a pleasant day at the beach with wafts of waves crashing. The cheese eases into that slight funk of the ocean, and that burnt nylon becomes a relaxing warm sand. There is also a light sun tan lotion element which only deepens the immersion of a day at the beach. The oud has fully settled down now to a curious meal of freshly steamed crab and a warm cup of oolong tea. Very interesting and enjoyable.
Mr.P
oud<3er
Sila is smelling soooooo gooood right now and still quite strongseveral hours after swiping. Now I am getting these crackling, focused bittersweet resin notes and a note like heated ambergris crumbs. Not smokey or combusted in the least - but somehow with a sense of heated resins. Really smells dignified and exotic.
mesOUD
Resident Artisan
Man my oils are still babies
And time will show their real value
And i believe they will be part of a history
Mr.P
oud<3er
it's 100% safe to say that these are the legends that people will be talking about wistfully not too far down the road...
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