The Oudh passion is still very much alive!!

[Nikhil S]

I purchased some DOP to be familiar with it's scent, so I can identify it in adulterated oils. The DOP I got was odorless.

I think that there are a variety of adulterants. The adulterated oils that I experienced, definitely used different adulterants, and on top of that, added aromatics.

As for the Murshid Bazaar types, it seems to be a widely used adulterant.

Aside from adulterants, there must be extenders. How else can I buy a Tola of Cambodi oil from Arabian Oud for $20. Probably a few drops of soaked-wood (grade D or less), then the rest,.......extenders.
Hey, if my budget was that low, that's all I can afford to use. ******as I am reminded of that, I am very thankful that I can afford to buy the pure-uncut-stuff*****

As for forced aging, I didn't used to mind it, but after AOMeg I cannot tolerate it anymore.

As for some old-time classic type oils. Can there be some excellent oils out there to discover? But of course, ............but good luck on that. They are few.... and far apart.

Thank you for the wonderful insights sir. I have acquired the ability to identify force aged oils esp these Assam plantation oils. I like wearing those at times but they're not something I cherish or want a full bottle of. DOP I think cannot be sniffed really. Rest of the adulterants like aromachemicals esp Black Agar, Nagrmotha I can pick up in so many popular Arab commercial oils too. Some revered as pure HQ Ouds too. Some even contain Gaharu Boya. Easy to spot oils. Why I asked the question to Ensar bhai is that I have 0 pc chance buying art old hindi oils because they are are extremely expensive. Plus every seller has their own set of nostrils. Their taste of Hindi may not be in parallel with mine even if the former is superior. Third, we all have started from the shitty ouds to reach this point. So even if we assume that there is no more good oud outside these boundaries, what are the guidelines I should follow to trace one ? I love exploring old shops, old stocks etc. So I just want to know if its worthless because simply based on smell and texture I have found a decent number of oils which are some of my favorites. I have realised finally no matter how complex the coastal agarwood oils maybe, they are not for me. I regret collecting those. Even the root beer vibe I get from sinking Wallapatta is something I don't particularly enjoy however. Matter of taste.

 

[Philip]

Oud Sultani 1990 is a breed of oil that doesn’t exist today. I haven’t smelled a single modern distiller who has produced the likes of it.

Just wanted to amplify this point, how ever tangential it may have been to @Kruger's overall post, for the sake of others who may not have tried Sultani 1990 yet. This is an oil that belongs to a bygone era, and it has readily displaced TW95 atop my list of "Duplicate Bottles Allowed." Ever heard of an oil being described as "agarwood liqueur?" Well, this is the perfect embodiment of that.

Cheers.

 

[Oudamberlove]

Thank you for the wonderful insights sir. I have acquired the ability to identify force aged oils esp these Assam plantation oils. I like wearing those at times but they're not something I cherish or want a full bottle of. DOP I think cannot be sniffed really. Rest of the adulterants like aromachemicals esp Black Agar, Nagrmotha I can pick up in so many popular Arab commercial oils too. Some revered as pure HQ Ouds too. Some even contain Gaharu Boya. Easy to spot oils. Why I asked the question to Ensar bhai is that I have 0 pc chance buying art old hindi oils because they are are extremely expensive. Plus every seller has their own set of nostrils. Their taste of Hindi may not be in parallel with mine even if the former is superior. Third, we all have started from the shitty ouds to reach this point. So even if we assume that there is no more good oud outside these boundaries, what are the guidelines I should follow to trace one ? I love exploring old shops, old stocks etc. So I just want to know if its worthless because simply based on smell and texture I have found a decent number of oils which are some of my favorites. I have realised finally no matter how complex the coastal agarwood oils maybe, they are not for me. I regret collecting those. Even the root beer vibe I get from sinking Wallapatta is something I don't particularly enjoy however. Matter of taste.

Since I am in California, scouring around old shops will get me nowhere, but that would be fun if possible. My only recourse is Oud that I can purchase on-line. I never even had a chance to see an agarwood tree in person. Finding good oil becomes difficult. That's why it is such a pleasure that artisanal oils are made available for purchase on-line, and occasionally some good classics.

 

[Oud Learner]

Ever heard of an oil being described as "agarwood liqueur?" Well, this is the perfect embodiment of that. Cheers.

I remember Oud Royale 1985 was actually the first oil to be tagged the description ‘agarwood liqueur’. [emoji16][emoji4]

 

[Philip]

@Oud Learner Oh, really? I was not around for the days of OR85. Well, they both deserve that descriptor!