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  1. Nikhil S

    Ruh Gulaab Distillation Kannauj

    Just thought of sharing pictures from ongoing Ruh Gulaab (Damanscena) distillation in Hosayan near Kannauj. Hosayan is where rose is distilled two times a year. The best crop being April/May. Aromatically, it is mildly sweet, citrusy metallic and green vegetal in character. You get slight notes...
  2. Nikhil S

    Best Oud Perfumes from ASQ ?

    Hello Gaharuans, Well we all know nothing beats pure Ouds by our beloved artisans. But what are some of the most authentic Oud smelling perfumes from Abdul Samad al Qurashi ? I use their Dahn al Oud Ateeq and Khashab al Aoud and like em. Is Ateeq really like aged Cambodian Oil ? That Boozy...
  3. Nikhil S

    Best Affordable Attars !

    The fun of natural perfumery can never be replicated by synthetic perfume material. With more exposure one certainly starts appreciating fine elusive intimate aromas rather than explosive or extrovert scents. However, one cannot acquire and enjoy such precious material for everyday usage. So we...
  4. Nikhil S

    Connecting with Oud ! My experiences...

    Apply an adequate dose of the Oud. And let it reach you by itself. A true oud is a gift which unwraps itself layer by layer. You just need to focus. Even if you dont it will make u. When the senses are engaged the oud feels like a flower blossoming on the skin taking the user on a journey of...
  5. Nikhil S

    Oud Haroon

    Oud Haroon is a beauty. Classic. The complexity of pure oud thick dry fruits in honey and the classic golden honey drop fruity effext of Thai. Thick as forest honey and as delicious. Strong. And of the best Ouds I have sniffed from Ensar bhai. Wow. You must call it Nectar of Oud Heaven. Hahaha...