Sandalwood oil of the day

I am wearing (again) HM Mysore Sandalwood from SULAYM. @SULAYM I would like to know the age of the trees (roughly) used in this oil? It is very, very good. Mysore (and Indian in general, I have another Karnataka oil that is no where near the excellence of this oil, but that one isn't Mysore and cheap but Karnataka is in the same state as Mysore, India) Sandalwood is usually very soft, (lightly if not using black mea trees and heavily if using black meat) lightcreamy, very buttery (which this one is and thats really ONE of my fave parts about sandalwood) and it has a florals, which this oil all has, it is also quite woody at the early stages and all of these notes stick around and then the florals tend to kick in and I love that part, soft, powdery, florals with all the other notes I mentioned.... heaven, or atleast a drop of it 😉
Also, if @SULAYM can you give me some tips on swiping for the most scent and least amount? I usually put quite a lot of this oil all over the back of my palm, it is basically all over the hand until it reaches the wrist and stop and the knuckles. The Vintage Sumba Black Meat Sandalwood I have (that is very reddish dark in colour) from the Tea Guru (I forget his name on here its like Guru_AromatiX I think) on etsy, and like 4 to 6 swipes of that you can smell it from so far away and its a sandalwood that projects but it has a similar scent profile ofc to Indian sandalwood (it is the same species just grown in Sumba, Indonesia) but because it is grown in different conditions it does have different nuances, so thats why I like having different sandalwoods and I think this is one of the best Mysore Sandalwoods I have tried to date. I am just wondering why this Mysore oil is a different colour (way lighter, more see though) and why I need more of it? Thanks. Its not a bad thing needing more since it doesnt reduce the amount like other oils i have when i put a lot on lol, for some reason. Lovely oil.
 
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Hello @-Renton-,

Thank you for your thoughtful review. HM Mysore was originally distilled for the late HM Sultan Qaboos of Oman. While its exact distillation date is not certain, our sources suggest it dates back to the 1990s. This sandalwood showcases the iconic Mysore characteristics in both color and scent, enriched further by its aging. It offers a comforting, creamy, and soothing aroma, enhancing any space with a sense of calm and well-being. HM Mysore variety also features very subtle notes of jasmine and cinnamon.

With age, Mysore sandalwood typically becomes more complex and intricate in its scent profile. The aging process amplifies its depth and the richness of the oil.

In contrast, sandalwood that is freshly distilled presents a more vivid and dynamic scent. It is generally more intense and sharper in contrast to its aged counterpart.
 
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Hello @-Renton-,

Thank you for your thoughtful review. HM Mysore was originally distilled for the late HM Sultan Qaboos of Oman. While its exact distillation date is not certain, our sources suggest it dates back to the 1990s. This sandalwood showcases the iconic Mysore characteristics in both color and scent, enriched further by its aging. It offers a comforting, creamy, and soothing aroma, enhancing any space with a sense of calm and well-being. HM Mysore variety also features very subtle notes of jasmine and cinnamon.

With age, Mysore sandalwood typically becomes more complex and intricate in its scent profile. The aging process amplifies its depth and the richness of the oil.

In contrast, sandalwood that is freshly distilled presents a more vivid and dynamic scent. It is generally more intense and sharper in contrast to its aged counterpart.
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Thank you for this. That's amazing, having something that was made from the Sultan Qaboos of Oman!!! Wow. I will treasure this!!! 😀
 
SULAYM said:
Hello @-Renton-,

Thank you for your thoughtful review. HM Mysore was originally distilled for the late HM Sultan Qaboos of Oman. While its exact distillation date is not certain, our sources suggest it dates back to the 1990s. This sandalwood showcases the iconic Mysore characteristics in both color and scent, enriched further by its aging. It offers a comforting, creamy, and soothing aroma, enhancing any space with a sense of calm and well-being. HM Mysore variety also features very subtle notes of jasmine and cinnamon.

With age, Mysore sandalwood typically becomes more complex and intricate in its scent profile. The aging process amplifies its depth and the richness of the oil.

In contrast, sandalwood that is freshly distilled presents a more vivid and dynamic scent. It is generally more intense and sharper in contrast to its aged counterpart.
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If I put a little bit on I dont smell the florals as much, but they are in the background. If I put the suitable amount on for this type of sandalwood and my skin (I have a serious autoimmune disease that affects my whole body with inflammation, but is mainly in my kidneys giving me Chronic Kidney Disease its mainly called kidney sarcoid because that's where the granulomas are, but it does affect the ENTIRE system, including skin, I should use moisturiser lol, BUT, Sandalwood does NOT irritate the skin at all, it is actually healing for the skin, it is a natural moisturiser) I end up getting beautiful florals, its really something I havent smelled in a sandalwood before, the other unique thing I have ever smelled from high grade sandals is fruits, but I am in love with soft powdery, floral notes for some reason lol.
 
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Al Hind - Mysuru 1. This oil for me I absolutely love, it already seems to be opening up a bit which is great considering it is still quite fresh. I know I probably ment this already but I really connect to the tree to the point a feel I can see it. There is a beautiful woody note . Looking forward to his projects this year!
 
Oud-Hindi Global- Nagaland Sandalwood.

Very unique and satisfying! It has power and beauty to the hilt: creamy, semi-sweet gourmand almond notes mixed with notes of cedar, herbs, and even some animalic notes resembling musk. It reminds me of Bangladeshi sandalwood oil with some overlap into Sri Lankan sandalwood, but it's still distinct from either of them. It also has a projection stronger in the dry down than most of my other sandalwood oils in their early stages after application.

It's quickly become one of my favorites!
 
SULAYM's HM Mysore Sandalwood oil, distilled in the 90s. I love this oil so much, it is so good. I put quite a lot on though, so that I get more longevity and more of those floral, powdery notes at the mid to end with that milky creamy, buttery, woody scent with those powdered florals. Fantastic!!!

Also kinda smells like creamy cakes Cream cake. Haha, biscuit cream cake, never really could put it into words till now.
 
I love this Vintage (distilled in the 90s for the Oman... King? I believe) HM Mysore Sandalwood. Some moments I think it is nearing the end of the middle notes, and sometimes coming out with milder scent, then it HITS like a rocket ever suddenly again and you realise you are still only in the [mid] of the middle notes. It is now after nearly 3 hours starting to become the end of the [mid] notes, it has been florally for around an hour, and will continue to be into the base notes of the normal sandalwood notes. Lactonic creaminess, buttery (but this time showing more of the wood scent in the butteriness), starting to become slightly dry Indian wood but the florals really pick that up and the dryness is hardly noticeable (even though, I, like multiple people, really like the dry sandalwood notes) because of the floral nature of the [end] mid notes and even when the start of the base notes start to transition (I suspect smoothly transition in around 25-35mins) and the florals just continue till the dry down, after 6+ hours of having it on. When I wake up in the morning you still get a slight tinge of this sandalwood.

Too add on, the woodiness isnt sharp, it is rounded and soft.
 
That certainly sounds like the good stuff!
 
Fat swipes of Sumba imperial from Rising Phoenix.

His imperial line of sandalwood distillations are unparalleled. Basically new gen super clean "oud" but done with black and red meat sandalwood.

Turpy, high pitched mind numbing top notes combined with the full spectrum of sandalwood on display.

I've tried all 3 offerings from this series and Im looking forward to seeing how they settle with age.
 
BrandonGilbert said:
Fat swipes of Sumba imperial from Rising Phoenix.

His imperial line of sandalwood distillations are unparalleled. Basically new gen super clean "oud" but done with black and red meat sandalwood.

Turpy, high pitched mind numbing top notes combined with the full spectrum of sandalwood on display.

I've tried all 3 offerings from this series and Im looking forward to seeing how they settle with age.
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Oh cool. I have a Sumba oil, only a little, that was made with red and black meat wood. It is very potent and complex. Even though it is s. Album it has different opening, top and middle notes but the same notes as Indian s. Album as well.
Got it from @Guru_AromatiX aka Tea Guru. For 3ml/grams youre looking at just over £150.
 
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FreeSoul said:
Mysore 1 (all root) from Al Hind. This is real nice. For a fresh oil I already find this complex. glad I got an extra bottle as i Am really looking forward to how this ages! Will wear this a few more times before I can try and work out the different notes I am getting. I can almost see the tree when I smell it which give a great feeling in that moment.
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I've tried looking for @AlHindOud sandalwood on his Etsy but can't find any? Are you all out mate?
 
Olfactory Nomad said:
I've tried looking for @AlHindOud sandalwood on his Etsy but can't find any? Are you all out mate?
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Sold out long time ago.

Another one is in progress right now. You can follow the development here.

www.ouddict.com

70+ Years Old Mysore Sinking RedMeat - Super Rare (One tree)

At AHO, there's always something extraordinary distillations happening and one such is my ongoing authentic Mysore sinking heartwood. What a nature's treasure! You can't thank enough the Almight for his bounties upon us. I don't have enough words to describe my feelings but just to share with...
www.ouddict.com www.ouddict.com
 
AlHindOud said:
Sold out long time ago.

Another one is in progress right now. You can follow the development here.

www.ouddict.com

70+ Years Old Mysore Sinking RedMeat - Super Rare (One tree)

At AHO, there's always something extraordinary distillations happening and one such is my ongoing authentic Mysore sinking heartwood. What a nature's treasure! You can't thank enough the Almight for his bounties upon us. I don't have enough words to describe my feelings but just to share with...
www.ouddict.com www.ouddict.com
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Brilliant, thank you.
 
Got some Black and Red Meat sandalwood oil on right now, after ages of not using it at all, I still have more than half left of my 1ml and I got it months ago from @Guru_AromatiX (Tea Guru) and it is an amazing sandal oil. Even though it is still s. album, like Indian sandalwood, it has way different notes and complexities, at the very start you dont get any sandalwood's famous creamy or buttery notes, just that dryish sandalwood woody note, but you do get a burst of fruits and tropics, after a few mins the normal notes of sandalwood come in, the creaminess is mixing with the butteriness, and the woodiness is spectacular. It has a fruity background even though that was only opening and top notes, it is somewhat musky(?), and very well rounded and smooth but also sharp and piercing to the nose... in a good way. when you take big inhales for longer periods you detect the butteriness melting in with the creaminess, and somewhat woody is very apparent, then if you take shorter inhales you either get a whiff of pure buttery wood or buttery wood plus some cream, or you get milky wood, with a hint of butter that turns the famous lactonic note into a creamy note. Fascinating. Not worn in so long I am, again, perplexed by this oil. It is a very rich oil also.
 
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