Sandalwood oil of the day
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Rai Munir
Musk Man
Mr.P
oud<3er
Hello Rai!
I heat sandalwood, small amount on the subitism 3-4x per week I would say. I would use it more often, but doesn’t really linger and unless I sit by the burner I feel like I’m wasting wood (which is a silly thing to feel because it’s also being wasted if it just sits in the bottles until I die). I haven’t quite figured out how to get a practical burn from sandalwood though so there it all sits waiting for me to figure out what to do with it besides be glad I have it.
Kodo style seems to be the way to go with Sandalwood for me.
If I could achieve effective Sandalwood fumigation, I would be very happy.
Likewise my joy would be unmitigated ifnI could find a way to process it into an incense that really presented what Sandalwood has to offer
I heat sandalwood, small amount on the subitism 3-4x per week I would say. I would use it more often, but doesn’t really linger and unless I sit by the burner I feel like I’m wasting wood (which is a silly thing to feel because it’s also being wasted if it just sits in the bottles until I die). I haven’t quite figured out how to get a practical burn from sandalwood though so there it all sits waiting for me to figure out what to do with it besides be glad I have it.
Kodo style seems to be the way to go with Sandalwood for me.
If I could achieve effective Sandalwood fumigation, I would be very happy.
Likewise my joy would be unmitigated ifnI could find a way to process it into an incense that really presented what Sandalwood has to offer
Musk Rahil
True Ouddict
all 3 are good quality no doubt but who is winner here ?
Rai Munir
Musk Man
Undoubtedly, Santal Royale. But Dr Parasun's Sinking Mysore is better than Mysore Royale. And his King Mysore is at par with Santal Royale. Tygre is good, but Royale, King and Sinking are flawless.
Mr.P
oud<3er
2001 “whole tree” Tamil Nadu oil distilled by Ramakant Harlaka with the Tamil Nadu Forest service. Long traditional ambient distillation in degs. This is my personal benchmark oil. Smells like Yamada ss sandalwood slices on the subitism. In my opinion, the oil is no longer improving with age although it’s holding steady.
By the way, take note of the color. Every Sandalwood oil of certain provenance that I have found has that same pale yellow color.
I’ve seen pictures of much more intensely yellow oils and I can’t help but think that something might not be right with those.
By the way, take note of the color. Every Sandalwood oil of certain provenance that I have found has that same pale yellow color.
I’ve seen pictures of much more intensely yellow oils and I can’t help but think that something might not be right with those.
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oud.time
Sandalwouddict
My experience with both sourcing and distilling is that the color has to do with the heat that the oil is exposed to. Oils can be collected in a cool manner (where the receiver is right after the condenser) or in a clevenger type apparatus where the oil is warm while its collecting. So far I don't really enjoy any oils that were collected in the cool manner. My best guess is that the heat allows the different compounds to combine in a way that provides a scent that I prefer.
The heat the oil is exposed to while distilling and the particle size is the other part of the equation. Smaller particle size combined with higher heat is more likely to be yellow. Larger particle size and low heat = far more likely to be clear.
I think its possible for the wood to contribute to the color as well but I have a feeling heat is the main reason.
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DubOudh
Aster Oudh
Have a two plus years Mysore sandalwood with Mongolian musk grains.
I tested it about eighteen months ago and was very base and deep. I added a small amount of Ta'iffe oil and it is now developing into something quite different.
As a side....the smallest amount of the rose oil added has really affected the base scent after twelve months. Will let this continue a while longer. Deep ruby colour to it. About six hours good scent then returns to the base notes.
I tested it about eighteen months ago and was very base and deep. I added a small amount of Ta'iffe oil and it is now developing into something quite different.
As a side....the smallest amount of the rose oil added has really affected the base scent after twelve months. Will let this continue a while longer. Deep ruby colour to it. About six hours good scent then returns to the base notes.
EJayB
True Ouddict
The above bright yellow oil was tiny particle size fully ground and was never exposed to heat above 80 degrees due to the vacuum process, the oil was bright yellow from the very beginning,
Mr.P
oud<3er
That’s great information Edward. up until now my experience has been that the oils whose origins I was confident in were all pale but I am definitely going to revise my expectations going forward.
I could swear I read somewhere that the quality of the wood was a factor as well - it might’ve been trunk versus roots or mature versus young. I don’t recall the details. I’m not confident in this one so if anybody has information for whether this is true or nonsense, it would be good to know.
Your Sri Lanka oil matches the color of the top shelf sandalwood oils in my collection.
I’ve seen some sandalwood products that are a much darker, reddish color and I assume those have carbon dioxide extract in them or something.
I could swear I read somewhere that the quality of the wood was a factor as well - it might’ve been trunk versus roots or mature versus young. I don’t recall the details. I’m not confident in this one so if anybody has information for whether this is true or nonsense, it would be good to know.
Your Sri Lanka oil matches the color of the top shelf sandalwood oils in my collection.
I’ve seen some sandalwood products that are a much darker, reddish color and I assume those have carbon dioxide extract in them or something.
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EJayB
True Ouddict
Styles of distillation make massively big differences in the oils they produce.
These are different techniques not just regular commercial 2bar steam distillation techniques or something they teach in schools but customized process’ using different methods and equipment types for each.
All techniques used only hydro distillation methods under different variations
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EJayB
True Ouddict
Indonesian sandalwood oil today 😍
This is from what is probably the very last stand of wild trees abundantly available in the wild . I won’t say it’s exact location in Indonesia but those who know know!
This oil I’m wearing was made 100% from outside shavings , zero heartwood!!
A lot of oil being sold as heartwood is not in truth made from heartwood but these shavings!!! It’s a very common practice!!!
Documentation and testing are the only way to actually know what you are buying. The test is the truth in this case and shows slightly lower santol content compared to heartwood or roots . This oil was sold on a large commercial level to a big reseller here in The USA and to a few small vendors who will totally be misrepresenting it to the customers. Selling it as premium heartwood oil for expensive prices!!
This distillation is slightly over a year old and
smells amazing!!!
Soft and beautiful with long lasting effects and full sandalwood drydown 😍
This is the best most affordable sandalwood oil and a great daily wear
Buyers be ware Even the most seemingly reputable sources are selling shavings oil !!
This is from what is probably the very last stand of wild trees abundantly available in the wild . I won’t say it’s exact location in Indonesia but those who know know!
This oil I’m wearing was made 100% from outside shavings , zero heartwood!!
A lot of oil being sold as heartwood is not in truth made from heartwood but these shavings!!! It’s a very common practice!!!
Documentation and testing are the only way to actually know what you are buying. The test is the truth in this case and shows slightly lower santol content compared to heartwood or roots . This oil was sold on a large commercial level to a big reseller here in The USA and to a few small vendors who will totally be misrepresenting it to the customers. Selling it as premium heartwood oil for expensive prices!!
This distillation is slightly over a year old and
smells amazing!!!
Soft and beautiful with long lasting effects and full sandalwood drydown 😍
This is the best most affordable sandalwood oil and a great daily wear
Buyers be ware Even the most seemingly reputable sources are selling shavings oil !!
Kangiiten Mysore Sandalwood. This is more interesting than when I bought it a few years ago. Acetic opening notes have gone snd it goes straight to the marzipan cake. It just lacks projection so I have to use a lot. I saw Kangiiten are now selling a deluxe version, has anyone tried this?
oud.time
Sandalwouddict
I agree that this has hardly any projection. The special reserve I find to have great projection and to be a great oil. Honestly surprised more people aren't talking about it (wearing it) especially considering the price.
Al Shareef Oudh
Master Perfumer
With Australian and Indian sandalwood the lighter colour oils are from the trunk and lower part of the tree. The yellower coloured oils is from branches.
Traditionally darker coloured oils are considered inferior as they are from branches and woods that have not being on processed correctly and not the trunk heart wood.
Also people who know what they are doing with sandalwood do not distill the outer most ring. Those things impact the colour and smell.
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