So this has been an interest of mine and certainly a topic which creates confusion for me. I am not confused about the notions of aging vs oxidation. The aging of oils specifically is the issue I am interested in.
I have bought oils which have been 'aged', sometimes decades, but did not smell them when they were young. I have also bought very young oils, which have most likely not 'aged' to a significant degree. I have also had discussions with Taha about many of his oils which he said will not age at all from the time I got them.
What prompted this post was my recent sampling of some of my Feel Oud oils. Specifically, Trat Salvagio, Borneo Fera, and Mai Bo Rai. I have had these for probably close to 6 months and they are all showing SIGNIFICANT improvements in their profiles. Initially they were all nice but somewhat disconnected from opening to dry down. Now, they all evolve much more evenly and the scents are much more balanced. The way they are going, unless something changes, these oils have a lot of potential.
Having a lot of experience with Bordeaux wines, I can't help but draw some similarities here.
Does anyone have any thoughts and input about this issue?
I have bought oils which have been 'aged', sometimes decades, but did not smell them when they were young. I have also bought very young oils, which have most likely not 'aged' to a significant degree. I have also had discussions with Taha about many of his oils which he said will not age at all from the time I got them.
What prompted this post was my recent sampling of some of my Feel Oud oils. Specifically, Trat Salvagio, Borneo Fera, and Mai Bo Rai. I have had these for probably close to 6 months and they are all showing SIGNIFICANT improvements in their profiles. Initially they were all nice but somewhat disconnected from opening to dry down. Now, they all evolve much more evenly and the scents are much more balanced. The way they are going, unless something changes, these oils have a lot of potential.
Having a lot of experience with Bordeaux wines, I can't help but draw some similarities here.
Does anyone have any thoughts and input about this issue?