Oud Oil 101
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Somehow ... 
... I spent $9000 for these 3 & I'm very happy with the purchase. Mostly I just uncap the bottles & inhale breath with the aroma. Good enough to live with my life.
... I spent $9000 for these 3 & I'm very happy with the purchase. Mostly I just uncap the bottles & inhale breath with the aroma. Good enough to live with my life.
Just like you I began my ascent or decent into the world of Oud recently and am slowly compared to you amassing a library.
I would hate to see them despoiled by the bookworms of Oxygen.
http://www.bloxygen.com/frequently-asked-questions.html
This or something like it should be bought, I think. Hat off to Taha for stating it's importance to maturation.
Nice to read detailed post, Ensar. For me, till the last day before joining this forum, Oud is just Hindi and Cambodian tone/s. Keeping in view the nature of oil diametrically different from 'itr/attar', I could never ever felt inclined to wear mild floral tone. Now I do feel a bit convinced. Hope I would be fully convinced the day I myself would let my olfactory sense experience Pink Papua or Oud Youssouf. Though Pink Papua has gravitated me, as "unheard melodies" do.
Well, while writing this post, a question flashed: If at all mild, soft and floral, why not Sandalwood Oil? For me, at least, Sandalwood oil is 'beauty', and Oud is 'grace'. Would you guide me in this connection as well: Sandal versus Mild Oud.
Stay blessed!
Well, while writing this post, a question flashed: If at all mild, soft and floral, why not Sandalwood Oil? For me, at least, Sandalwood oil is 'beauty', and Oud is 'grace'. Would you guide me in this connection as well: Sandal versus Mild Oud.
Stay blessed!
It may be a bit off-topic, but I´m writing it anyway....
To me, Ouducation is also a process of learning to read (and understand) the descriptions of an oil on a given website.
It takes time and effort (as well as buying an oil or two and comparing the write-up with the actual scent) before you can understand what a vendor is trying to say.
Once you have grasped the vendor´s way of describing his oils you can decide (by the descriptions themselves) whether buying this or that oil is worth while, or if the oil will be how you like your oils.
From that point onwards, which marks a turning point in the development of your olfactory faculty as well as your understanding of the illustrative writings of an oud vendor, you will be able to blind-buy. Mark, however, that each vendor has his (or her) own way of describing the oils. So it is as if you are not only learning a language but also some dialects, too ;-)
To me, Ouducation is also a process of learning to read (and understand) the descriptions of an oil on a given website.
It takes time and effort (as well as buying an oil or two and comparing the write-up with the actual scent) before you can understand what a vendor is trying to say.
Once you have grasped the vendor´s way of describing his oils you can decide (by the descriptions themselves) whether buying this or that oil is worth while, or if the oil will be how you like your oils.
From that point onwards, which marks a turning point in the development of your olfactory faculty as well as your understanding of the illustrative writings of an oud vendor, you will be able to blind-buy. Mark, however, that each vendor has his (or her) own way of describing the oils. So it is as if you are not only learning a language but also some dialects, too ;-)
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Spot on Thomas. Meant to comment earlier. I totally agree. I will even take it a step further. I think eventually, after sampling and resampling and sampling yet again these vendors oils, you get an idea of what a new release is likely to be like. For example. Ensar is set to release a new Chinese oil, Hong Kong 2007. I know China Sayang, Hainan 2005, Yunnan 2003 and Yunnan Exclusive. They are all different, yet have a similar DNA that I find irresistible. I know I can buy Hong Kong 2007 without a second thought. But you are so correct, I can read a description and know I should or shouldn't get the oil. The other cool thing, as these guys get to know us, our preferences, they can easily advise. Both Ensar and Taha have told me not to buy certain oils at times when I was prepared to do so. Not because the oils weren't good, but they weren't likely to be oils I would generally favor. Great topic.
I mean, its awesome when the vendor knows your style and your preference and recommends you what to get I mean everyone loved the Aroha Kyaku, so when Dhul Q came out, my jaw was dropped to the ground and I had this quick thought, of how much better could it get.
It is extremely important to read and understand the style as Thomas, has mentioned and not doing so could leave you frustrated and angry..
I mean everyone loved the Aroha Kyaku, so when Dhul Q came out, my jaw was dropped to the ground and I had this quick thought, of how much better could it get.It is extremely important to read and understand the style as Thomas, has mentioned and not doing so could leave you frustrated and angry..
You know what's also cool, and refreshing? When one of them tells you not to buy one of their oils. Ensar has on several occasions, most recently with Dhul Q. Only because he knows I'm not a big fan of smoky oils. Taha has in the past. These were at times I was seconds away from PayPal. That means a lot. Huge on the whole trust thing.
I've found I can go smoky and love it. Can go barnyard and love that after the drydown. I can revel in green/mint. And I can rock me some fruit and sugar. It depends on my mood, and even on weather. Dhul Q was what I wanted to smell when it was rainy and cold yesterday. Now, I'm sniffin' on my sample of Jing Shen lu! Sunny skies and brisk air.
Can't wait to receive my bottle of Tigerwood 1995. Sometimes It slips my mind that I ordered a bottle but then I remember and life goes back to being more exciting
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Many congratulations on you acquiring the beautiful Tigerwood 95. It truly is a magnificent Oud and I think you will cherish and enjoy it for many years (if you can control yourself on not using too much )
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