Oud Photos

[MrK]

Same batch non sinking. Both smell great.

 

[Mr.P]

Been burning some slivers of this wood these past few days. This was the heartwood of a log I got back in the late 90’s. Origin unknown, this is some fine oud if I had to guess, Malaysia or Borneo. Fragrant at room temp it has a sweet honey-like aroma with a musk and sandalwood like undertone (can’t think of better adjectives). Heated, it has rich sweet and mineral notes at first, shifting to a sweet deep “oudiness” and finally sweet vanillin notes at the end. The large piece is 21 grams, solid resin all the way through. I left a small amount of the surroundings lighter wood on the outside because the grain and knot are quite beautiful where it split. Also have a bunch of the lighter wood that surrounded this, which is also large chunks but maybe is half as resinated as the darker heart pieces.

 

[EJayB]

Been burning some slivers of this wood these past few days. This was the heartwood of a log I got back in the late 90’s. Origin unknown, this is some fine oud if I had to guess, Malaysia or Borneo. Fragrant at room temp it has a sweet honey-like aroma with a musk and sandalwood like undertone (can’t think of better adjectives). Heated, it has rich sweet and mineral notes at first, shifting to a sweet deep “oudiness” and finally sweet vanillin notes at the end. The large piece is 21 grams, solid resin all the way through. I left a small amount of the surroundings lighter wood on the outside because the grain and knot are quite beautiful where it split. Also have a bunch of the lighter wood that surrounded this, which is also large chunks but maybe is half as resinated as the darker heart pieces.

Wow 🤩!!!!!
Mr P that’s some amazing looking heartwood

 

[Andrew Salkin]

Wow. That's so epic looking. You were buying agarwood in the 90s?

So curious what the market was like back then. Where'd you buy it!?

 

[iori]

amazing quality :O

 

[Mr.P]

At the time I got this things felt different for sure. Pretty much the only English language info on the web that I was aware of about agarwood and such was the material published by Baieido USA and at a yahoo group called “Alice’s Restaurant” hosted by the us Baieido representative David Oller. It was not easy to find anything for a noob with no connections.

 

[Deen]

First find, wild crassna from Brunei

 

[EJayB]

First find, wild crassna from Brunei

Absolutely Beautiful, I dream of one day distilling Brunei 😍

 

[Deen]

Brunei wild hirta, ready to distill

 

[EJayB]

Brunei wild hirta, ready to distill

I’m jellos

 

[iori]

Manaban

 

[Andrew Salkin]

Manaban

Coming in with the heat!

 

[Rai Munir]

Santal Supreme II by Dr Parasun (Craft Oud): A great and genuine Mysore Sandal from Indian distiller. This is the oil that one's inner self craves for!!! Literally epitome of Mysore Santal oil!!!

 

[MrK]

Terangganu, Malaysia ...
One of the most complex woods i have smelled (region wise).

 

[okonos]

Been burning some slivers of this wood these past few days. This was the heartwood of a log I got back in the late 90’s. Origin unknown, this is some fine oud if I had to guess, Malaysia or Borneo. Fragrant at room temp it has a sweet honey-like aroma with a musk and sandalwood like undertone (can’t think of better adjectives). Heated, it has rich sweet and mineral notes at first, shifting to a sweet deep “oudiness” and finally sweet vanillin notes at the end. The large piece is 21 grams, solid resin all the way through. I left a small amount of the surroundings lighter wood on the outside because the grain and knot are quite beautiful where it split. Also have a bunch of the lighter wood that surrounded this, which is also large chunks but maybe is half as resinated as the darker heart pieces.

Love the smooth, worn surfaces...

 

[language scent]

I have no clue what it's origins are as I won it in a Japanese auction..... but If I had to break down what I smell when heating it then....
10% of something Sweet that flashes on and off (can't explain it)
40% green fresh leather(if that even exists)
10% white chocolate & pine
5% night blooming flower
30% sour unripe blackberry
5% walnuts.

 

[zahir]

Next level adulteration? 😅

 

[Rai Munir]

Next level adulteration? 😅

Maybe next level Kinam as possibilities are equal.

 

[language scent]

These are actually the pictures that were uploaded in the auction.

 

[zahir]

Does seem suspicious. The streaks of resin are not uniform nor as thin as what I would expect in agarwood. Maybe soil grade?