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  1. Nikhil S

    SOTD

    Sotd: Fumigation with exceptional incense grade chipw from Zak. It has a creamy vanillic structure non-sweet. The whole room smelled divine so did my shirt. Its still going strong 9 hrs later. I am astonished. It was a small chip that bubbled for 10m on the burner. Sotn: XLL. Yeah, I submit to...
  2. Nikhil S

    SOTD

    Sri Lankan By FO. I love Sri Lankan Oils which have the Oud connection. That sweet vaporous hit from fumigated clothes. What a blissful feeling to have an Oud for the hot summers.
  3. Nikhil S

    SOTD

    We had an Oud mehfil. 3 hardcore fragrance lovers including Zakir bhai. Sitting together with all the best Ouds we had. XLL was a superhit 2/3 they were enamored by it. I am yet to enjoy that Oil. One was a nose of 21yrs and he went crazy on XLL. “Smell of Rainforest” they said. ORSL 0/3. But...
  4. Nikhil S

    Oud Biz: Real Talk

    Sorry bro but I have never bought a 2500$ Oil. The max I have gone is 750 for some Ensar oils like Suriranka Senkoh and China Sayang. Any 350 substitutes for these bhai ? But which private vendors are we talking about. Anyone specific supported by the two forums ? I have never seen any promotion...
  5. Nikhil S

    Oud Biz: Real Talk

    Come visit India when you can bro. I will take you to awesome places with 30 40 yr old Metal trunks full of old world goodness. I was quite surprised to see all kinds of wood with a few vendors.
  6. Nikhil S

    Oud Biz: Real Talk

    Bro Why can’t it be wild ? It could be a superficially resinated wild ? Who knows ? Does Brother Jawed know ? There’s a reason why woods from the same region are priced differently. Why do we buy heavy sinking Chunks ? If you’re simply looking to get some smelling wood why not the superbly...
  7. Nikhil S

    Oud Biz: Real Talk

    My good friend I am only saying that good wood is rare. The Oud Farmers are extremely shrewd. We oversee all these facts. I have some sinking Filipino Wood from a private seller which is so bloody convincing as sinking through and through resin. Even Ensar might get confused ! I have some Indian...
  8. Nikhil S

    Oud Biz: Real Talk

    Oud is a goldmine. Period. Oil is only a fantasy thing. We are only left to believe distiller's word. Wood is the truth. THAT is the real Oud market. Why will anyone in their right minds distill oils from ultra precious materials ? There is a million Taif roses in the market. Does anyone know...
  9. Nikhil S

    Oud Biz: Real Talk

    Come to India Oud Sidekick I will show you 50 year old stock of shit Batman won’t even dare to put in your grinder. What do you fathers of Artisanal Oud know about stocks. Who will show you such stock ? For distilling oil....lol. It’s all a fantasy world. The cat had to come out of the bag...
  10. Nikhil S

    Oud Biz: Real Talk

    “Wild” Indian Wood fragrant at room temperature. I will show some more later which make your eyes pop. There is a world that you see, there is a world that you don’t. Don’t worry about a controversy here. Even something like Oud Azraki Rs1000/10g (15$) from Attar Mohd Ayub Co, Colaba Street...
  11. Nikhil S

    Oud Biz: Real Talk

    Sorry that doesn’t look like Wild Indian Wood. It’s basic wood from general Indian Market. On Instagram only you will find pics of such woods in Kilos. Wild Hindi is quite rare. No one sells in the open. Price could vary depending on buyer’s experience. I have secured some of those. Much near...
  12. Nikhil S

    Why Can’t Oud Be Synthesized?

    Matthew is available as a_man_of_the_woods on Instagram sir. He is busy discovering new scents in nature. He will make a comeback. He is a gem. Problem is people need labels and media nursing. He is a powerhouse tbh. Very genuine person.
  13. Nikhil S

    Why Can’t Oud Be Synthesized?

    True sir...very true. There is this extraordinary Vetiver fragrance from Darkwood Forest Apothecary, USA who ALSO makes pure Oud perfumes which is based on only 3 notes alongwith Ylang Ylang and Cardamom. I wear it during summers. It is so reminiscent of the beautiful sweetness of some Ouds. If...
  14. Nikhil S

    Why Can’t Oud Be Synthesized?

    The only thing remotely close to Oud is an actual vetiver fragrance. It reminds of some type of Thai Oils drydown.
  15. Nikhil S

    SOTD

    Hainan 2005. Freaking legend. Shades of Brown, Red, Green....everything Oud can offer to it’s disciples. It’s moments like these when you regret not having bought these legends in full. Bravo!
  16. Nikhil S

    SOTD

    Haha so well described. It is quite perfumey. I love it too. Cheers
  17. Nikhil S

    SOTD

    Gorgeous description brother Adam. Its a precious oil you have gotta release haha
  18. Nikhil S

    SOTD

    Ensar Midori Qi. Outstanding Oil! Fresh breeze flowing through A mountain forest. I will say no more. No plans to release this one ?
  19. Nikhil S

    SOTD

    FO Sri Lankan Artisan. It actually aged. It is beautiful. I am not what grade or technique was used here but I do get a definite Oudiness at its base above which the unique dry, spicy, vaporous notes of Walla stand. It really makes me feel happy. Affordable, reliable and definitely meticulous...