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Hi Adam, I have a good relationship with many reseller/ distillers. Many of them are good people who I’ve had no purchase problems with. Some have been very helpful. I’ve evolved to become a more discriminating oud/agarwood consumer so my buys outside the two leading companies are now...

The top couple of trusted distiller/ sellers generally (not always) price along a grade/ quality gradient. I'd much rather have a smaller quantity of a superb oil or agarwood to heat than a large amount of something just okay. I'll also go ahead and say this, I'm not a fan of cultivated...

I own Oud Extraordinaire also. Mine is thick like paste. I believe the thickness is due to distillation process waxes and lipids. They are harmless though.

Heartistry said: "For the most part regions can smell similar, yet sometimes be transcended into new territory. I am guessing this is a observation I am noticing between commercial product and artisanal." I don't think this is necessarily true, at least in my experience. In fact there is much...

Adam, hats off to you, Thomas Kruger and Ensar for continued excellence and leadership with artisinal oud and agarwood. Let's be clear that though that as a company EO is a business and not a non-profit organization. Lol. Nobody I know of has the catalog or backstock of top level oils as EO...

With a forced choice I'd have to go with Nha Trang LTD as it is a high level benchmark oil for a region revered by most agarwood essential oil aficionados. I like having benchmark oils on hand not only to enjoy and sometimes share, but to learn from through comparative analysis. I have to...

On pure whim, EO Sultan Beyazit this evening. An all Papua New Guinea oil and a magnificent one at that. Passes the 10 second inhalation test with flying colors.

I usually swipe onto the top of my hand or knuckle. I try to rotate the places where I where oud oil to minimize and allergic skin reaction.

I wasn’t looking for a “winner” by polling as the popularity is almost irrelevant to me. Merely trying to promote some talk about oils people liked that were released in 2019.

I thought it would be interesting to have a simple Oud of the Year thread where there were no restrictions. A winner or a tally is not important, but simply nominating a few oils and perhaps a brief comment on why you like them. I’ll start by saying I’m now in year two of my oud and agarwood...

Package from EO was collected today from DHL at lunch time. A few slivers of Port Moresby Privee were on my heater first think this evening. This is New Guinea Gyrinops. I'm not able to decipher the scent profile just yet other than to say I like it a lot. After a brief period of lower...

SOTD. It’s a relatively inexpensive oil that I enjoy when I’m in the mood for it’s smokey spice...Aroha Kyaku.

I have to say I do not view this as a marketing maneuver whatsoever. I see it more or less as a sad reality check on the state of acquiring woods worthy of the Sultan moniker. I think Ensar has held some reserves of previous oils for personal stash and to entice and appease higher spending...

Was surprised to hear the entire Sultan Series is being discontinued. Is this suggesting to not expect oud oil distillations beyond market or introductory grade level across the board in the future? I love the Sultan Series oils I have. The Sultan and Oriscent oils are the ones I like the...

Evening swipe: EO Kyara Ketone. New to me, this is an otherworldly good oil. Features slightly bittersweet kinamic overtones with a hint of vanilla and an appealing oudiness without being base heavy. At first swipe I would have not been able to identify this oil as a Sri Lankan. I'm...

SOTD: EO Royal Guallam. Outstanding Vietnamese Sinensis oil. Smooth and rich, bitter-sweet mild spice with medicinal hints. A slight tickle of the nostrils upon first whiff. Helping point me to kinamic land. No wondering where the oud is here! Lol. I'd like to add that almost 6 hours later...

Rasoul, how does Assamugo Senkoh comepare? We’re they in the same quality league with similar price point? What is the highest quality Sinensis from EO that you’ve heard about? Just wondering.

SOTD: EO Chuguko Senkoh. Aquilaria Sinensis. Focused and robust oud marrow scent profile here with light hay and medicinal notes. A calm and soothing oil. Just beginning the ride with it today. This one will not leave you wondering "where's the oud." Lol.

Having an evening Sinensis doubleheader (simultaneous) woohoo! EO Hainan 2005: I enjoy the light hay, horse saddle/ leather aspect and the rounded refined presence. IO Hainan Imperiale 2016: A lively and bold oil with wafts of peanut, mild herbs and spices including a hint of cinnamon.