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Just to clarify (really, no innuendo here) - was there confirmation from @Oud Learner that the one's you thought were fake were actually fake or are you going by your nose?

That is between you and your Lord. Your actions are clear in any case. Salaam and dua Sidi. May God bless you and those who work with you.

What you said: My paraphrasing: ‘I have proof I can go the grave with that ‘x’ Cambodi oil was made from $25/kg wood’. Where is the agenda Sidi? Except in one who pretends he didn’t say something which he evidently did.

@Oudamberlove there are plenty of available and ongoing threads for happy thoughts. Contributing members should surely have a place to air grievances.

@Kruger Are you really equivocating: ‘this oil is nice/mediocre’ (I.e opinion) with ‘I have proof I can go to the grave with that ‘x’ oil is made from $25/kg wood’? (I.e verifiable fact)? This is very basic stuff. The burden of proof is on you. The second statement is not an opinion. At...

Today I continue my daily tradition of slathering myself with People’s Ceylon. An excellent oil for the price, and it gets better with every application.

That's true @Oudamberlove, and for that we must be very grateful indeed.

Everybody is seeking the truth, Sidi, whether knowingly or unknowingly; and that is why the truth must be beautiful. That is the axiom upon which all philosophy rests. When the 'truth' is haphazardly flung out through allusion, innuendo and fluffy statements, it appears to be anything but. When...

SOTN: Ayu. I was told by Taha that I was going to see this oil differently over time. Although I always accept his word, deep down I thought I had her figured out. No sir, she keeps changing. And always for the better. One of the best purchases I’ve made. Tonight in full bloom with all its...

I must confess to having had this thought before, haha. SOTN: the beautiful Suriranka.

Don't worry @AZsmell it's a passing moniker. Last time I was called that was on Ouddict when I was defending Ensar. In fact I think all the 'groupies' included in Ensar's post are the same ones who were called groupies or cult-members for 'defending him'. As if the truth had anything to do with...

Hmm...having seen the status of the 'Back to Basics' thread, as well as having one of my interlocutors in private message disappear, I know what my SOTD is: Something fishy. I'll try some Chugoku Senkoh to see if it will help...

I have been layering People's Ceylon with Zakir's vintage Kewda Attar recently and the result is absolutely spectacular. Walla patta, sandalwood and florals like frangipani make for an outstandingly elegant combination. Today ORSL and RBO Sri Lankan Sandal for another such experiment. It's a...

Ironically I think this is what every clique, group and gang says...

Very good to hear your take on this Sidi. Thank you for the write-up. What is certain for me is that walla patta is much more therapeutic in warmer climates. Last month I went into the Sinharaja wearing Suriranka Senkoh, and that was one of my all time great oud experiences: it was like I...

On a different note, my scent of the day is Sri Lankan Sandalwood, courtesy of @Royal Bengal Oud I hope he doesn't mind me sharing a picture. On the left is the bottle I ordered, and on the right is what was freely given. 'Generous' is not enough of a word!

@Rasoul S et al. The truth of the matter is that I mainly agree with you. Perhaps of all the species, walla patta is the least therapeutic for oils under the $500 mark, for me at least (the greatest exception being Ceylon No.2, and to a lesser extent, Oud Royale SL). The drydown settles in...

Hehe, I read this and thought, 'maybe Rasoul is right'. Then I thought, 'let me see if Rasoul is right', and put on a healthy swipe of Ceylon Royale... And now I'm not so sure about ol' Rasoul...

Honestly, no. Even though I have a sample and it should be oxidised, it smells quite similar to when I first smelled it - perhaps just a little less oomph and a bit more mellow, but that's it. What has changed is my understanding of the Malay signature, which unfortunately I find very difficult...

I too went with Koh Kood after seeing this thread. Then Kanzen, then Sutera Ungu. Outstanding oils, all of them.