Oud of the Day
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Castingshadows
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Wearing Yunnan Imperial again from IO
Now that my nose has adjusted the initial animalism of the opening is much more enjoyable. I can pick up an undercurrent of bitter fruits and a sweet fruity/floral twang amongst strong musky qualities. This stuff is tenacious. Barely rationed half a swipe between my wrists and ears and I’ve been in a cloud of Oud all morning.
I imagine my wife will be really bummed out when she wakes up
Now that my nose has adjusted the initial animalism of the opening is much more enjoyable. I can pick up an undercurrent of bitter fruits and a sweet fruity/floral twang amongst strong musky qualities. This stuff is tenacious. Barely rationed half a swipe between my wrists and ears and I’ve been in a cloud of Oud all morning.
I imagine my wife will be really bummed out when she wakes up
Muhammed Afthab
True Ouddict
ASO Hareer : ASO Classic. The opening is a Hindi show tamed by a classic Chinese at the back.
Proust Madeleine
True Ouddict
just sampling this for the first time and WOW, you weren’t kidding. Definitely got that gen 3 thing being applied to Hindi and I absolutely love it. WOW.
I told you ...is amazing ...i have more on the road [emoji14] that start with honey blast and sweet bitterness apllied top of clean hindi is [emoji55]
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Proust Madeleine
True Ouddict
I honestly loved them all(except maybe Qazah, which is interesting, just not up my alley). Probably in order Al Janah(Hindi) tied with Altamsah(Borneo/Malay) for first place, then Asad(the Pursat one).
Bilal
True Ouddict
Hahaha , ain't that some feeling when you just connect with an oil like that straight away!!
Ashfaque
Jonoon al Oud
Tempting!
I dont try altamash ,sample coming [emoji14] but al shukar v1 ,zamarad ,muhib and aljanah are very good
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Taesik Yun
Attar Yun
Al Hashimi - Siam Ⅱ
A budget oud oil($95 / 2.5ml). opens up with rum, prune, raisin, juniper berry, pine. there's an undercurrent oudy backbone.
the scent feels dry and intensely boozy. it has a 'purple' vibe.
Over time, it becomes vaporous and the piney aspect gets louder. transition is minimal without noticeable change.
performance-wise, projection is fairly weak and does not last more than 4 hours on my skin with a one fat toothpick swipe.
overall, good quality budget Thai oil that does not fit my preference.
I'd like to try more cultivate oud oils. ASO's oils(Halawa, Aseel) sound quite promising.
Edit
Hmm, I was wrong about the longevity. It lasts more than 7 hours. The base of this oils reminds me of a wet, moldy wood chest that has been sit in the basement for a while. Still think it's not my taste.
A budget oud oil($95 / 2.5ml). opens up with rum, prune, raisin, juniper berry, pine. there's an undercurrent oudy backbone.
the scent feels dry and intensely boozy. it has a 'purple' vibe.
Over time, it becomes vaporous and the piney aspect gets louder. transition is minimal without noticeable change.
performance-wise, projection is fairly weak and does not last more than 4 hours on my skin with a one fat toothpick swipe.
overall, good quality budget Thai oil that does not fit my preference.
I'd like to try more cultivate oud oils. ASO's oils(Halawa, Aseel) sound quite promising.
Edit
Hmm, I was wrong about the longevity. It lasts more than 7 hours. The base of this oils reminds me of a wet, moldy wood chest that has been sit in the basement for a while. Still think it's not my taste.
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Ashfaque
Jonoon al Oud
Manek II (2017, Agarwood Assam): Amongst all the full bottle Hindis I have, this is my most favourite. Lovely hay, honey, touch of barn, lemon/lime peel, smell of lemon (or it's peel) just before it goes off, crushed rose sepals and stocks, ambergris, wood planks (garjan, cedar, & hint of teak and may be a bit of mahogany), demure leather, one of the berries (red, black, or raspberries - can't remember which one), hint of green smoke (not oakmoss like, imagine a vegetal infused gentle one) with a soft resinous undercurrent. The lemon peel and green jamrul flavoured leathery dry down is very unique and pleasing. I haven't done a detailed breakdown of this beauty yet!
When I missed Manek I (2011), which was a bargain and still the bargain of the last 5-6 years, I was a bit peeved. So as soon as MII appeared, I immediately asked an oud-head to buy it for me as I was travelling. Later, another oudhead very kindly sent me a very generous amount of MI. I cannot thank those two enough!
When I missed Manek I (2011), which was a bargain and still the bargain of the last 5-6 years, I was a bit peeved. So as soon as MII appeared, I immediately asked an oud-head to buy it for me as I was travelling. Later, another oudhead very kindly sent me a very generous amount of MI. I cannot thank those two enough!
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Proust Madeleine
True Ouddict
Im so curious to know about this one. Is it all Kinam notes or do you get the strong Chinese profile as well?
also, I’m curious as to people’s favorite Hainan oils. Does anyone here buy the Yuzhi Oud for Chinese oils? I really love Ensar’s Hainan 05 and I’m interested in the Hainan Kinam if it ever comes back. I was lucky to try some of the Fragrant Harbor releases(wish I had some of those). Always looking for a good bitter Chinese oil.
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Royal Kinam 2.0 is pretty kinam note heavy, but not all kinam focused. And my favorite Hainan oil is Hainan Ultima for sure
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Proust Madeleine
True Ouddict
That's awesome. Hopefully, they'll release a Hainan at that level at some point again!
On a different note, I'm wearing Suriranka 2.0 today and loving it. Right when I think it's gone, it comes roaring back with a new darker clean incense stage.
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