Good evening,
Sometimes. When it contradicts my marketing agenda, I seldom do, actually.
lol
Yes, I've noticed.
All ‘highest form of flattery’ practitioners will make sure you hear that. If I were competing with writers, they’d likely tell you I have a degree in perfumery.
It's not as bad as I make it sound, I know. We're making progress. Getting promoted to 'English Lit' major from 'Harry Potter' is an undeniable accomplishment.
Apologies, I had not considered it may not have been a factual statement when I came across it.
I don't think it could be considered an unflattering credential though.
Btw, I'm glad you edited your post to soften the jabs you make at your detractors and competitors.
However, these jabs are still very much there. I'm starting to lose count of how many there have been so far in your replies to me.
Sometimes it feels like you're addressing questions I've never made and an audience other than me.
They fail to realize that a work of art must be ‘art’ from each angle you look at it. From the way it is envisioned and executed, to the way it is described, to the way the effort that went into it is documented, to the packaging, advertising...
I agree. Especially in the case of a perfume.
When it comes to distilling an essential oil though, I believe much of the community has over-romanticised the craft.
It's a shame you removed the link to the EO2 video. I quite liked it.
I don't bother much with rumours myself, but if you care to accept direct and honest critique, it is about 2 mins too long.
If you ever have the chance to visit Mehmet Özçay’s atelier, you’d witness a live demonstration of what I’m talking about, in a completely unrelated art form.
Interesting. Thank you for the information.
I did. Many posts ago and more than once. If you can’t find an answer to that question in what I’ve already said and resaid, you likely won’t find one if I said it again.
No, actually you didn't.
You offered a contradiction and you didn't address the technical aspects of the question.
But it is true we have probably reached the most you are willing to share on a public forum, i.e
You said that you can not resolve the contradiction (linguistic to you, technical to me) without divulging your secret technique.
And in your last reply you said this:
Tell that to whoever it pertains to. I only use water and heat.
Which is good to hear, and actually provides answer to one aspect of my query.
(btw I wasn't implying anything, I simply spelled out a couple of technical aspects as you refused to get technical yourself)
We are all entitled to our beliefs.
We are.
This specific belief though, is rooted in scientific principle.
If you wish to offer a counter opinion which is based on science, and hopefully doesn't touch on the secrecy of your craft; I am open to hearing it.
I am always willing to learn.
Agreed. Alkhadra does post an awful lot of quotes. Did you know he's memorized the entire contents of this website?
I don't know Alkhadra. Most of what I do know, comes from the content of this very thread.
If that is indeed true, then one might either appreciate his gift for memory, or admire his dedication to commit your words to memory.
But I wasn't asking about Alkhadra, my questions were about Aroha
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Awesome! And what materials have you worked with, if I may be so forward? Are you an up and coming Fabulous Fiver, then? Or is it the Clean Fifteen now? I’ve lost track.
Well my detractors would like to say...
Just messing with you! But I must say I had an itch to answer in that fashion, as it seems you're having all the fun going off on tangents.
Agarwood. I've not 'worked with' anything. I've simply attempted in a hobbyist/amateur/for-the-experience-of-it fashion. Nothing of great interest to anybody other than me.
I have no intention of becoming an agarwood distiller, and even if I woke up with that desire, I'm a man of limited means, I couldn't swim those waters.
Nope. Not extract. Distillate. Pot to fridge and back. Not as 'refreshing' as you may think, I'll tell you that much!
Hmm.
Yet on the product page you say this:
"You can tell this is a totally unique type of agarwood extract"
I don't think you've used that terminology before for any other distilled oil.
I do not commit all your words to memory though, nor have I read all of them. So if you have used it before, rather than take a random jab, just link to the previous use. Thanks.
Though whether you have or not, the nomenclature is specific. It would constitute imprecise use, and we already know I champion precision.
To me the product description and your above reply offer up another contradiction.
I fear if you were to start asking them for precision of language and purity of purport or any such lofty ideal, they would disown me instantly. Ask a China vendor for 'tiny samples' the way our community feels entitled to, or address them in English, even, and you’re bound to get called a watermelon or cantaloupe
Well firstly, I'm not going to advertise the fact that Ensar pointed me their way... (especially if you don't want me to)
Secondly, I think you underestimate the importance and function 'of precision of language and purity of purport'.
And lastly, if the worst that can happen to me is having someone call me a 'watermelon', I think I can muster up enough courage to address them!
Could you please name a Chinese incense making brand that competes for your shavings?
Btw, what do you mean they would disown you?
Are you competitors or collaborators?
Hainan Solide, you mean?
Was that really necessary?
No. I mean Guallam Solide.
salutations