Oud of the Day

[Rasoul Salehi]

Nashila again.

Total work of art. Peacock tail in full glory. So much going on but in a cohesive manner and in full 4K Hd resolution. A must try for real students of oud.

 

[Joe King]

Nashila again.

Total work of art. Peacock tail in full glory. So much going on but in a cohesive manner and in full 4K Hd resolution. A must try for real students of oud.

Totally agree. I first sampled this a month ago and was wowed by how vibrant and colourful this oil is, I have just started attributing colours to smells and this oil has more than any I have tried.

 

[powdernose]

Thinking about it - how different is the available Yusuf vs. the one that was available originally? Are there much variations between re-issues of these oils?

I have a sample of the original Yusuf if you want to trade and do the direct comparison.

Khusi - Habzoud today

 

[Sproaty]

@Sproaty original Oud Yusuf, while not of my favorite profiles, was IMO a benchmark for tutti-frutti type Thai oils as many were and still are compared to it.

IMO complex, had depth, above average projection and longevity, and competitively priced. An oil that helps remove any cultivated stigma.

So, you think that the one available is not as good?

I have a sample of the original Yusuf if you want to trade and do the direct comparison.

Thank you, I will have a think - seeing as it's unavailable it may be a little pointless, but may be interesting for comparison's purposes. I thought I don't really like Thai ouds after Yusuf but I've come across ones with similar-ish profiles that I like more.

 

[Woodland Note]

Again Sweet Trat & sweet grass tincture, I can't get enough of it.
Well, I'm using sweet trat for 2 reasons, first is it shown to blend well with sweet grass perfectly , and the second is that I was gifted with a larger amount of it, so it won't run out fast, and in case it does it's less expensive (cultivated) oud and I could possibly afford buying some.

The way I apply is I sprinkle my forearms and upper part of hands with sweet grass tincture, rub them against each other and then after alcohol evaporates in a few seconds I apply pure oil here and there, and rub again against each other. If I dissolved oud in tincture, the oud notes would be gone faster. This way I get long hours of both, the collective scent. And it’s wonderful!

 

[Edward Muller]

Two oils from Al Hashimi

Amira
Microcarpa

Both oils are extremely elegant but with great depth.

Please excuse me as I am typing this from memory of my experience
I did not actually sit in peace and dissect the notes as I have been overwhelmed at work, but these two oil do bring me moments of peace and indulgence (I did wear some Thai oil these days - definitely not the same effect mentally or emotionally - I am starting to understand what someone means by a deeper connection when smelling a certain oil)

No off putting notes.
Very smooth.
Sweet but not overtly so - well balanced and supported by the woody backbone.
Slight incense (not oud chips on low heat)
Both have great longevity - I feel like Amira lasted a little longer (also with greater potency). Both sits fairly close to skin (but it could be because I only did a small dot of each.

I was told that Amira is similar to Borneo 3000 v1. But since I don’t have that oil as a comparison - the closest might be Borneo 3000 v2.
V2 to me, has a little more orange peel, a little stronger in terms of strength - otherwise Amira is just as good (I actually think Amira is better since I m not the biggest fan of Orange peel accord in oud, and it feels a little woodier)
It maybe psychological - Borneo 3000 v2 does seem a little more complex - but then again I haven’t worn them side by side so it’s hard to tell.
Honestly speaking - if I were offered a choice between Borneo 3000 v2 and Amira (at their respective retail price) - I would go for Amira without a doubt. Simply because the value proposition it’s offering - and most importantly, it made me think... did I pay a little too much for the Borneo 3000 v2?

As for Microcarpa, it does feel like it’s a little more interesting than Amira, in a sense where it exhibits Borneo/Malinau characters - but at times times it reminds me of Sumatrix/Kalimantan from Feel Oud - that pandan vanilla aroma, but without any sharp edges.

Wore both when my girlfriend was around, no complaints - so I take that as a great sign!

Will write one with notes of each later on... this post doesn’t do them justice... but I just got a little too excited and decided to share.

 

[Rasoul Salehi]

muana royale from EO. take nirvata, tone down the sweetness, zoom in on the zero barn rooibos tea with light acaia honey, vanilla stick in it and enjoyed on a stack of recent harvest hay. yummmmmm

 

[Oudamberlove]

ASO IV
(from a sample that arrived last night)

An addicting base with a playful top, unusual morphing, good scents.

I guess it’s a plus that I didn’t experience the two oils that went into this blend, otherwise my brain would be preconditioned to search them out.

Mixing multi-region oils is risky, but same-region oils,,,can yield interesting results.......well.....I’m interested!

I need more swipes so I can say more about this oil. So far, it’s proving to be a real winner, good thing I blind bought some, which should arrive soon

 

[Rai Munir]

Oud Assam Hindi: Thick golden brown Oud magma. Not floral at all, but it is all dark, deep and rather swallowing fragrance. Such fragrance is of my intrinsic taste. A multi layered Oud oil. Its primal nature is intact. No unwanted twists at all, thus enrich with the nuances of Nature that Agarwood oil is adored for.

 

[Sproaty]

Have never tried the newer one, but IIRC past conversations on the forums had them on par. If you're looking for something near in profile, I preferred the darker, more robust Al Hashimi's Trad.

At the Oud Fayre I remember saying to @Nadeem, "hey, I quite like this - I thought I didn't like Thais!"

 

[Oudamberlove]

AA Inderapura Encens

It opens similar to Pencerahan

 

[Oudamberlove]

Nitecap

AA Plai Cheu

 

[Joe King]

Adan by Al Hashimi -tonight it is soothing creamy goodness

 

[cau]

EO Tigerwood Royale. First wearing.

 

[Edward Muller]

Borneo 3000 v2 vs. Amira

Summarizing the oil comparison with two words: Franco Brothers

Decided to wear the two side by side. Not the smartest move, as I forgot how loud Borneo 3000 v2 can get.

Tried comparing the two - the only things I managed to discern are:

Amira is more vanilla and woody in the opening, with the overall volume dialed way down. The vanilla note is more prominent through out compared to Borneo 3000. Also a more stripped down version. By no means a simple oil - but it is not on par in terms of complexity against Borneo 3000 - Amira feels cleaner with less perceivable accessories notes. I am not sure if it’s because the oil itself is quite a shy one, making it tougher pick up the underlying notes, or if it’s because how loud and clear Borneo 3000 is, make it SEEM less complex when it’s not. both oils develop similarly in terms of profile - imagine walking down the same path. On both sides you have similar varieties of flowers and plants, but just arranged differently. The Borneo side - the growth is a bit more lush, as if they were given growth hormones.

Both oils are great oils (I have oils that goes into the “great” pile and oils that goes into the “good” pile, which I tend to wear and rotate on a daily basis, saving the great oils for special occasions or when I feel like I need a little bit of indulgence.
At least now I know I can sleep well - knowing i didn’t pay too much for the Borneo 3000.

And yes two oils from the great pile, a very decadent evening for me !

 

[Oudamberlove]

Borneo 3000 v2 vs. Amira

Decided to wear the two side by side. Not the smartest move, as I forgot how loud Borneo 3000 v2 can get.

Tried comparing the two - the only things I managed to discern are:

Amira is more vanilla and woody in the opening, with the overall volume dialed way down. The vanilla note is more prominent through out compared to Borneo 3000. Also a more stripped down version. By no means a simple oil - but it is not on par in terms of complexity against Borneo 3000 - Amira feels cleaner with less perceivable accessories notes. I am not sure if it’s because the oil itself is quite a shy one, making it tougher pick up the underlying notes, or if it’s because how loud and clear Borneo 3000 is, make it SEEM less complex when it’s not. both oils develop similarly in terms of profile - imagine walking down the same path. On both sides you have similar varieties of flowers and plants, but just arranged differently. The Borneo side - the growth is a bit more lush, as if they were given growth hormones.

Both oils are great oils (I have oils that goes into the “great” pile and oils that goes into the “good” pile, which I tend to wear and rotate on a daily basis, saving the great oils for special occasions or when I feel like I need a little bit of indulgence.
At least now I know I can sleep well - knowing i didn’t pay too much for the Borneo 3000.

And yes two oils from the great pile, a very decadent evening for me !

I wonder why some oils are loud, and others are quiet. What happened during distillation? Must be a trade secret😀

At first I thought that it was my nose, but when I sniff a quiet oil, I swipe another oil that I know has good loudness, just to check myself, and that loud oil is still loud, so it’s not me.

Of course Loudness is not everything, I can still be happy with a quiet oil, for moments of oud appreciation at home, not on the-go.

 

[AZsmell]

AA Dao

 

[Edward Muller]

I wonder why some oils are loud, and others are quiet. What happened during distillation? Must be a trade secret😀

At first I thought that it was my nose, but when I sniff a quiet oil, I swipe another oil that I know has good loudness, just to check myself, and that loud oil is still loud, so it’s not me.

Of course Loudness is not everything, I can still be happy with a quiet oil, for moments of oud appreciation at home, not on the-go.

That’s a great question - I m curious to know too!
I personally like loud oils more - that allows me to wear two different ones without feeling like I have wasted a swipe.
For quiet oils - definitely can’t wear them with anything else that day... as it really demands your attention... Amira might be the quietest oil I have in my collection - it does open up though - and it lasts all day. I do wonder if it’s similar to perfumery in the sense that it’s a base heavy oil (ie not many top and middle notes contributing aroma compounds.

 

[Rasoul Salehi]

EO yunan exclusive:

i knew it will eventually happen. i am actually digging chinese oils. the beastly pheromonic sharp opening ones by ensar in particular.

i still don't LOVE the opening notes but kinda like it. it is 10-15 min later that the magic unfolds. what a jolt tot he system. perfect wake up oil and pick me upper.

now is time to sell some oils and backtrack and pick up some Chinese that i previously passed on.

 

[Joe King]

EO yunan exclusive:

i knew it will eventually happen. i am actually digging chinese oils. the beastly pheromonic sharp opening ones by ensar in particular.

i still don't LOVE the opening notes but kinda like it. it is 10-15 min later that the magic unfolds. what a jolt tot he system. perfect wake up oil and pick me upper.

now is time to sell some oils and backtrack and pick up some Chinese that i previously passed on.

This one is at the top of my wish list for unavailable oils