Oud Photos

[language scent]

I can imagine. The ones who buy these woods probably know exactly what they are looking for and what is being sold too. I feel like that there is so much that even those of us on this forum simply don't know about Kinam, it's types and it's aromas, etc.

for sure, but it is also about which family had the kinam in their possession prior to auction

 

[language scent]

high quality wood both in extreme quality and also reasonable prices. Not all auctions are museum quality wood but a lot are very high quality and very good prices

 

[iori]

2 Brunei pieces and Malinau got as gift 😀

 

[DubOudh]

@iori
I am just wondering... those pieces in your hand.....how long would they last you in a session?
Would you burn them as is?......or would you make smaller pieces with them?
Am curious...

 

[iori]

@iori
I am just wondering... those pieces in your hand.....how long would they last you in a session?
Would you burn them as is?......or would you make smaller pieces with them?
Am curious...

those will last me long, i have lots other types to circle with
i usually cut silvers for most my high grades stuff, dailys one i just put entire piece ;d

 

[Taesik Yun]

Although this is "Oud Photos" thread... I'll just go for it.
here's the photo of the sandalwood I cut today.

 

[Taesik Yun]

Double super grade mini size Merauke from @Rahel
these will be used for a personal incense making project.

 

[DubOudh]

Although this is "Oud Photos" thread... I'll just go for it.
here's the photo of the sandalwood I cut today.
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Will that be used for burning?
What temp do you find best for releasing the sandalwood scent?

 

[Taesik Yun]

Will that be used for burning?
What temp do you find best for releasing the sandalwood scent?

burning and incense making. I find most of sandalwoods likes slightly cooler temperature than agarwoods.
(I don't have a thermometer)

 

[DubOudh]

burning and incense making. I find most of sandalwoods likes slightly cooler temperature than agarwoods.
(I don't have a thermometer)

Thanks Taesik...thats enough for me...

 

[zahir]

Although this is "Oud Photos" thread... I'll just go for it.
here's the photo of the sandalwood I cut today.
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Ban yourself for voilating the forum rules!

 

[Rai Munir]

Musk Rose Maceration, last month a little bit Saqar al Hind and Sandal, and two drops of White Lotus were blended in the maceration.

When swiped, it smelt to be only Rose, but soon Musk and Oud create a sensational cloud.

 

[Rai Munir]

Ambergris

Chunk Turned to Tiny Pieces

Macerated in Sandal

After Shaking the Bottle

I macerated it just 35 minutes before to observe if the oil turns black or not.
Recently I watched some videos that showed the oil turned black instantly or turned very dark when ambergris was macerated.

If one has pretty good experience in this connection, please shed light on this aspect.

Thanks

 

[DubOudh]

Ambergris
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Chunk Turned to Tiny Pieces
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Macerated in Sandal
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After Shaking the Bottle
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I macerated it just 35 minutes before to observe if the oil turns black or not.
Recently I watched some videos that showed the oil turned black instantly or turned very dark when ambergris was macerated.

If one has pretty good experience in this connection, please shed light on this aspect.

Thanks

To me also this has happened.....but it may be the mature ambergris or white. This I found takes a little longer to eventually darken the oil but not to black..
Golden/brown ambergris I have observed also turns darker but not black within a few days....
I have broke ambergris and also put in a lump and I find that sometimes small sea pieces can be seen after it dissolves...a very small squid beak I found once......
Monitor for a little longer......

 

[Rai Munir]

Oud Laosi by Craft Oud (Dr Parasun): I was already into his Oud Ashoka, King Kalakassi and Sandal Supreme II, now this pristine Laosi (Laotian Oud) is here. A little bit civet in the beginning is breathtaking for me. Woody civety oudy, Oudy civety woody and many more probabilities are there to experience in its single swipe. First, it appeared to me close to skin, but the aroma evolves and unveils its beauty slowly but steadily. (Never imagine it similar to Ensar's Civet Oud at all as Laosi is deep, complex, masculine and kaleidoscopic.

When it was delivered and I sniffed, I though some musk or civet or Castoreum maceration jar is left opened on the table, but it was Oudy animalic. Well, this animalic is not ordinary and monotonous at all. It is so subtle and silky that made me think it is an attar, but it is not. Woody backbone is perfect and dark spice and musky floral touch is there too.

In short, pleased to have it.

 

[DubOudh]

Ambergris
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Chunk Turned to Tiny Pieces
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Macerated in Sandal
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After Shaking the Bottle
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I macerated it just 35 minutes before to observe if the oil turns black or not.
Recently I watched some videos that showed the oil turned black instantly or turned very dark when ambergris was macerated.

If one has pretty good experience in this connection, please shed light on this aspect.

Thanks

How has the ambergris settled?

 

[DubOudh]

Tabeer Oudh's Royal Sandalwood with Mongolian musk. Also two drops of Morrocon Tansey added. This oil is deep blue and has a fruity camphor notes...
Day one and the colour is changing already.

 

[DubOudh]

Have decided to add some Ruh Khus as well...two drops.... 🙂

 

[Rai Munir]

How has the ambergris settled?

All is going well. Musk and Ambergris both create wonderful depth.

 

[Hamza H]

The leaning tower of Mysore