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Rasoul S

Rasoul S

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timoudthy said:
Contemplating and contrasting three of Ensar's smoky organics lately: Oud Dhul Q, Aroha X, and Aroha Kyaku. Really kind price points. Engaging incensy moods as we approach Christmas in Florida.
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And if budget permits I strongly recommend getting a bit of sultan andul hamit for it fits the genre but the smoke incense quality is green and has Borneo overtones. To me it feels like walking with very high quality and grade (double super or better) wood of that origin on 10-10.5 volt subitism heater worn as a watch on my wrist. Instead of telling u the time, it keeps nudging you to forget about the time and just bliss out :rolleyes:
 
Rasoul S

Rasoul S

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They asked a resident of Shiraz what is the best time of the day for you? He replied when I wake up in the morning I have breakfast and go back for a nap. I have to agree. Except the poor shirazi dude didn’t know about this one little step after breakie and before going back on day bed for a nap:
Layering: sultan salahudin, sultan Abdüs selam with AA sutera sumba. On the colour bones and under the chin. Off to dreamland I go... but before that a few quick points of this combo:
Sutera calms the more high pitches notes and bring a creamy buttery sandal like texture to the overall blend. Salah. Ring darker elements, that buzz, and great spice. Abdüs selam bring oceanic see breeze some dried fruit more baking spice to the game but also it makes the whole concoction sit quieter and closer to the skin.
 
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Micheal Smith

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Rasoul S said:
They asked a resident of Shiraz what is the best time of the day for you? He replied when I wake up in the morning I have breakfast and go back for a nap. I have to agree. Except the poor shirazi dude didn’t know about this one little step after breakie and before going back on day bed for a nap:
Layering: sultan salahudin, sultan Abdüs selam with AA sutera sumba. On the colour bones and under the chin. Off to dreamland I go... but before that a few quick points of this combo:
Sutera calms the more high pitches notes and bring a creamy buttery sandal like texture to the overall blend. Salah. Ring darker elements, that buzz, and great spice. Abdüs selam bring oceanic see breeze some dried fruit more baking spice to the game but also it makes the whole concoction sit quieter and closer to the skin.
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Found something that the climate hasn't totally destroyed?
 
Simla House

Simla House

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Encens Royale 85 during this morning’s espresso; a strong and worthy addition to anyone’s Malaysian collection.
If Ahmad and Kannan Koh are out of your reach, you adore Tigerwood Royale, and would prefer the camphor of Tigerwood 1995 turned down, give ER85 a spin. There’s something very comforting about a deep Malaysian oil that can only be outmatched by hindi style oils, in my opinion.
Hindi oils are magic earth-medicine. They comfort the very centre of your heart, and allow you to feel your feet planted firmly on ground, consoled by mother earth, if you will. These superior Malaysian oils are nurturing in a different way. They place you in the guest rook of the castle, in a warm bath of dark black and purple resin, and come with a complimentary velvet bathrobe.
 
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timoudthy

timoudthy

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I wish I was able to express my observations as eloquently as you just did Simla House. I've been acquiring artisanal oud oils since early April of this year and, though I consider myself a good communicator, I still am not able to put into words yet descriptions of these most amazing distillations. The best I've been able to do so far is study what I read about them on Ensar's website and these discussions on Gaharu and see how I can best develop my own expression. At this time I am still amazed with the varieties of experiences based upon tree species, locale (terroir) and chosen method of distillation. So far with around 70 different types of Ensar's Ouds, attars, santals I'm on my way. This is all fairly new to me and i've never met anyone in person that knows anything about this subject. I remain fascinated and admire those who are so knowledgable and willing to share. I am grateful for the people who produce these oils, make this website possible, and share there experiences. I too want to contribute when I feel I have something worthwhile to share.
 
Simla House

Simla House

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Thanks for the kind words @timoudthy.
Sounds like you have an enormous arsenal of inspiration at your grasp, and I'm sure you have something worthwhile to share.
Tell your story, share your thoughts on what you have. Your experience is just as valid as anyone else's here.

I wish I had the ability to write as some people on these oud forums can.
The only time I tend to feel any spark of creativity these days is from the inspiration of oud, and in-fact, the only time I’ve written anything other than casual texts or emails in the past decade is after a swipe or two. I’d like to believe that things of beauty such as oud oil, or any other sort of art can bring out the best in us, and great art can inspire the creation of more art. I wonder what past genius painters or composers would have thought with this other sort of “liquid inspiration”; forget absinthe and the like.

Actually, I had the thought the other day to contact a friend who loves to write, loves fragrance, but does not know oud. I was wondering if she could help me with creative writing, and at the same time, I’d like to see if oud is beneficial to her in some way.

Swipe-on and type-on!
Oud is the muse!
 
Rasoul S

Rasoul S

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Simla House said:
Encens Royale 85 during this morning’s espresso; a strong and worthy addition to anyone’s Malaysian collection.
If Ahmad and Kannan Koh are out of your reach, you adore Tigerwood Royale, and would prefer the camphor of Tigerwood 1995 turned down, give ER85 a spin. There’s something very comforting about a deep Malaysian oil that can only be outmatched by hindi style oils, in my opinion.
Hindi oils are magic earth-medicine. They comfort the very centre of your heart, and allow you to feel your feet planted firmly on ground, consoled by mother earth, if you will. These superior Malaysian oils are nurturing in a different way. They place you in the guest rook of the castle, in a warm bath of dark black and purple resin, and come with a complimentary velvet bathrobe.
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Damn fine poetry. I could sense it and feel it in my core as if I had it on me.
 
Rasoul S

Rasoul S

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timoudthy said:
I wish I was able to express my observations as eloquently as you just did Simla House. I've been acquiring artisanal oud oils since early April of this year and, though I consider myself a good communicator, I still am not able to put into words yet descriptions of these most amazing distillations. The best I've been able to do so far is study what I read about them on Ensar's website and these discussions on Gaharu and see how I can best develop my own expression. At this time I am still amazed with the varieties of experiences based upon tree species, locale (terroir) and chosen method of distillation. So far with around 70 different types of Ensar's Ouds, attars, santals I'm on my way. This is all fairly new to me and i've never met anyone in person that knows anything about this subject. I remain fascinated and admire those who are so knowledgable and willing to share. I am grateful for the people who produce these oils, make this website possible, and share there experiences. I too want to contribute when I feel I have something worthwhile to share.
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Good to have you. Don’t fret it. I am confident there is so much we value from whatever it is you may have to say. Even if it’s in for of this oils compares or contrasts with that oil. Whatever it may be, begin it. You will fine tune your skills and hone on it as you share with your likeminded friends here.

We all have our gifts. Mine lacks the poetry and the sheer joy and emotion shared by Simla house but I have been told is of value to the more anaylitical minds. My mind can’t help but to take the whole and fragment it to many pieces and see each on its own separate of others. There are oils that somehow makes me forget to
Get in to the detective work. I love those oils. They free me and my mind. I get to rest and be with it. Kannan Koh is one such oil and Nha Trang Ltd too.
 
Rasoul S

Rasoul S

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Simla House said:
Thanks for the kind words @timoudthy.
Sounds like you have an enormous arsenal of inspiration at your grasp, and I'm sure you have something worthwhile to share.
Tell your story, share your thoughts on what you have. Your experience is just as valid as anyone else's here.

I wish I had the ability to write as some people on these oud forums can.
The only time I tend to feel any spark of creativity these days is from the inspiration of oud, and in-fact, the only time I’ve written anything other than casual texts or emails in the past decade is after a swipe or two. I’d like to believe that things of beauty such as oud oil, or any other sort of art can bring out the best in us, and great art can inspire the creation of more art. I wonder what past genius painters or composers would have thought with this other sort of “liquid inspiration”; forget absinthe and the like.

Actually, I had the thought the other day to contact a friend who loves to write, loves fragrance, but does not know oud. I was wondering if she could help me with creative writing, and at the same time, I’d like to see if oud is beneficial to her in some way.

Swipe-on and type-on!
Oud is the muse!
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Hear hear.
 
Philip

Philip

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timoudthy said:
I wish I was able to express my observations as eloquently as you just did Simla House. I've been acquiring artisanal oud oils since early April of this year and, though I consider myself a good communicator, I still am not able to put into words yet descriptions of these most amazing distillations. The best I've been able to do so far is study what I read about them on Ensar's website and these discussions on Gaharu and see how I can best develop my own expression. At this time I am still amazed with the varieties of experiences based upon tree species, locale (terroir) and chosen method of distillation. So far with around 70 different types of Ensar's Ouds, attars, santals I'm on my way. This is all fairly new to me and i've never met anyone in person that knows anything about this subject. I remain fascinated and admire those who are so knowledgable and willing to share. I am grateful for the people who produce these oils, make this website possible, and share there experiences. I too want to contribute when I feel I have something worthwhile to share.
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Welcome, good to have you here! Guess what? You're not alone with this issue. Two years in and I still find it exceedingly difficult to put into words what I smell. I've just learned to accept it and I simply share how I feel about an oil versus what I smell. I do not let not being able to write and share like others take away from my experience :)
 
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ehab

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hi all,
began my day today with a honey-like sweetness.........Oud Royale! That got me going. After a bit, the honey-like smell dissipated and an earthy soil smell came over me. I found myself walking in a jungle. the air smelling like just before a rainfall. As the day went on, whiffs of a more woody and less earthy scent appeared and faded. Continuing the journey hours later! Enjoying my adventure and hope you're enjoying yours!!!
 
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Micheal Smith

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Simla House said:
Encens Royale 85 during this morning’s espresso; a strong and worthy addition to anyone’s Malaysian collection.
If Ahmad and Kannan Koh are out of your reach, you adore Tigerwood Royale, and would prefer the camphor of Tigerwood 1995 turned down, give ER85 a spin. There’s something very comforting about a deep Malaysian oil that can only be outmatched by hindi style oils, in my opinion.
Hindi oils are magic earth-medicine. They comfort the very centre of your heart, and allow you to feel your feet planted firmly on ground, consoled by mother earth, if you will. These superior Malaysian oils are nurturing in a different way. They place you in the guest rook of the castle, in a warm bath of dark black and purple resin, and come with a complimentary velvet bathrobe.
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Bingo. TW95 and Assam Organic were the two first full bottles I purchased. Both of which hold a spot dear to my heart for their abilities to lay the soul down for awhile. It'd be a good couple of months since I wore Assam Organic, but wearing it early last week has had me thinking about it near daily. I have to show the utmost restraint as to not lather myself in it and blow through the bottle. Zachariyya is its closest competitor in terms of the feelings it evokes. For awhile Zach held the gold medal...but after that Assam Organic wear last week, i'm starting to doubt myself regarding Zach's position.

All grand oils, nonetheless.
 
Oudamberlove

Oudamberlove

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Micheal Smith said:
Bingo. TW95 and Assam Organic were the two first full bottles I purchased. Both of which hold a spot dear to my heart for their abilities to lay the soul down for awhile. It'd be a good couple of months since I wore Assam Organic, but wearing it early last week has had me thinking about it near daily. I have to show the utmost restraint as to not lather myself in it and blow through the bottle. Zachariyya is its closest competitor in terms of the feelings it evokes. For awhile Zach held the gold medal...but after that Assam Organic wear last week, i'm starting to doubt myself regarding Zach's position.

All grand oils, nonetheless.
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Indeed!!

I did a side-by-side of Assam Organic, Oud Zacharriya, and Oud Hud.

All 3 are super oils IMO.


I’ve got Khmer Extreme on me right now.....
my favorite of the Great Cambodian Experiment series.
 
Philip

Philip

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Micheal Smith said:
Bingo. TW95 and Assam Organic were the two first full bottles I purchased. Both of which hold a spot dear to my heart for their abilities to lay the soul down for awhile. It'd be a good couple of months since I wore Assam Organic, but wearing it early last week has had me thinking about it near daily. I have to show the utmost restraint as to not lather myself in it and blow through the bottle. Zachariyya is its closest competitor in terms of the feelings it evokes. For awhile Zach held the gold medal...but after that Assam Organic wear last week, i'm starting to doubt myself regarding Zach's position.

All grand oils, nonetheless.
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Out of curiosity, which AO are you talking about @Micheal Smith ? I think most people refer to the most recent 2010 Meghalaya one. I have the 2010 North Assam, which I prefer. Meg has a rather strong tobacco note to it; North Assam much less so. I also find North Assam to be a tad more peppery/citrus-y in the opening.
Agreed about Zachariyya - my favorite of the barn/soaked Hindi genre. I just find so much finesse and elegance in it.
 
Rasoul S

Rasoul S

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SydnorIII said:
Wearing some bio Hirta on the right arm and koh I noor on the left
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hi @SydnorIII,
tell us more about koh i noor. love to get a better sense for it.

as for me i was undecied on which oil and normally dont like swiping two oils (one always stands to shine less), but was in a rush and went with it anyways:

a dot of kambodi 76 courtesy of the legendary @bhanny. now, this is the kinda cambodi oil i can get behind. elixir, liqueur-like, settled but carrying its youthful energy. very nice.

another cambodi although one i see more vietnam in it, but one that nonetheless is one of my absolute favorites: agar aura kanzen. the high mountain green oolong notes, leading way to bitter sweet vannilic cooling menthol (green oil kyara notes basically) is so intoxicating for me and can never get enough of it. thankfully this is one of the very few oils i have a back up bottle for. don't twist my arm as i wont part with it.
 
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