Oud of the Day

[Oudamberlove]

Kambodi X

Still the same from a year ago, I guess it’s all settled down now.
Of this series, I like this X oil, Kambodi Kuwwa, and Khmer Xtreme. All have a punchy barn.
If I had to blind test RBO’s Koh Kong oil, I would think it to be part of this EO Cambodi Experiment series.

 

[amanitamusc]

Super Hoi An
As others have said the small dab will do ya.

 

[Mr.P]

Oud is like music - it’s wonderful at low volume, it’s wonderful reasonably loud, but too intense and everything gets drowned out.

 

[Sproaty]

Oud is like music - it’s wonderful at low volume, it’s wonderful reasonably loud, but too intense and everything gets drowned out.

I'll disagree with this - as a lover of metal and generally heavier music, sometimes you gotta crank the volume for that extra hit! (also a good output source will help massively with clarity)

 

[Dan]

I'll disagree with this - as a lover of metal and generally heavier music, sometimes you gotta crank the volume for that extra hit! (also a good output source will help massively with clarity)

Like I mentioned earlier you're taking the benchmark too high 🙂

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[Dan]

EO - Oud Royale Sri Lanka

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[EJayB]

Oud extraordinaire (EO) crazy thickness amazing honey jam scent.

 

[Mr.P]

ASO al Malek al aasiwayi

Now this is an unusual oil. It seems to be very much in the Middle East tradition - lots of leather, barn, iodine and a kind of bandaid or medical note. I would describe it as animalic with fecal notes. There are also some unusual aromas - hard to describe... When I was a child my father took his clothes to a Chinese laundry. There was a very distinct smell - kind of dry, pungent, somewhat like mothballs but not exactly mothballs. This oil brings the dry cleaner to mind every time - this was a memory I had forgotten. Not saying it smells like mothballs, just that there is a certain tone / timbre to the scent that brings it to mind.

I would say this is a challenging / advanced oud that would be hard for the average stranger to appreciate - I would not be caught in public (in the US) smelling like this oil (but I hope I someday pass someone else wearing it)! Strangely, it also reminds me of fishing when I was young. The wood of the canoe paddles developed this unusual scent that would stick to my hands all day - really reminds me of spending time on the lake. I have no words for the dry cleaner scent or the canoe paddle scent, but there they are. There is a very nice rich oiliness in its heart note that is quite nice!

 

[Oudamberlove]

IO Sasong Sungsud

From first swipe to dry down, a lovely ride all the way.

 

[Joe King]

Royal Jerai by Agar Aura

Wow what an amazing oil, feels like it is hitting its straps now, powerful and mesmerizing. Sourced from a single tree so definitely a Malaysian oil with similarities to Malaya, but I feel an nod to Sumatra and Borneo, I think it must be some of the sweet notes.
Has all the notes as described in a wonderful array, strawberry, cola, tamarind, incense, lilac, vanilla, honey and woody oudyness.

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[Dan]

Royal Jerai by Agar Aura

Wow what an amazing oil, feels like it is hitting its straps now, powerful and mesmerizing. Sourced from a single tree so definitely a Malaysian oil with similarities to Malaya, but I feel an nod to Sumatra and Borneo, I think it must be some of the sweet notes.
Has all the notes as described in a wonderful array, strawberry, cola, tamarind, incense, lilac, vanilla, honey and woody oudyness.

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I agree this oil is becoming into a thing of beauty as the months pass by...

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[Martin]

Oud extraordinaire (EO) crazy thickness amazing honey jam scent.

Mine is almost like taffy. Lol. Probably going to use what I have in an attar blend.

 

[Martin]

SOTN. Swipes of AA Royal Jerai and also AA Jerai. Malaysian oils from Mt. Jerai in Kedah state. Both oils from same tree--different grades within. These oils together provide a valuable and unique lesson in grade and quality. Plus there is uncommon certainty about the location and wood type (Aquilaria Malaccensis).

Although both oils are essentially complete now, I think Royal Jerai will gain a tad more power than it has now. I say that because Jerai is more bold in the opening now. Both oils share the dried berry cola/ Dr. Pepper oud aroma I like a lot. Royal Jerai just takes it to another level of richness. So many excellent to superb oils the house of AA this year!

 

[Rai Munir]

Oud Al Hind: What oud on earth can surpass this tone and tenacity!!!

 

[Sproaty]

ASO - Qadeem, lovely stuff

 

[Habz786]

Did a @Sproaty today wearing like 7-8 diff Ouds all of high quality Sigirya from IO stands out lovely wisps of walla goodness also Oud Darusalam by AA & Oud M1 Hind by ASO and a few others...

 

[Dan]

ASO - JANAAH

I think after a few years we will discuss this oil ...

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[Oudamberlove]

IO Konbaung

A sweetness balanced by oudiness, a touch of tobacco leaf, and some kinam (term loosely applied). I like how Burmese oud seems to have Hindi dna

 

[AZsmell]

Agar Aura - Royal Lao
Smells almost like a high end Hindi oil.
Excellent

 

[Fahad]

Borneo 50K .. Beauty and bounty.. Lasted all night..

AA Kalbar no 1 .. What in heavens is this? Did I really swipe oil?... That I lit up a chip sourced from some where in Borneo seems more credible.
Sadly doesn't last too long : (