Collection: FRAGRANTICA II - Traditional Distillations (Attars & Ruh's)

A dark green-brown colour, deep, dark vetiver, herbal notes, undergrowth, marsh, dark roots, slightly medicinal, notes of geranium, a hint of mint, a hint of iris, oolong tea. Uncommon notes in perfumery. Or simply to be enjoyed pure. Very lovely.

The following review reflects my personal olfactory impressions, gathered over three separate wearing sessions to explore the oil’s character, nuances, and evolution on my skin over time.

A fascinating olfactory journey that reveals a far more nuanced expression of Cambodian oud than the typically sweet, fruit-forward profiles often associated with this terroir.

The opening is beautifully warm and fruity, somewhere between a slightly underripe apricot and passion fruit, with a lively acidity balanced by a gentle, restrained sweetness. There is also an intriguing hint of black olive, bringing a subtle bitterness, alongside a dry, fibrous, almost woody-earthy quality reminiscent of sun-warmed bark and coconut husk.

The image that immediately comes to mind is an orchard at sunset, just as the sun disappears below the horizon and the fruits, trees, and soil begin releasing the warmth accumulated throughout the day. Golden, orange-tinted, gently sweet, yet wonderfully fresh and natural.

Around the 30-minute mark, the fruitiness remains, but the orchard floor begins to take centre stage. The woody character grows denser, revealing dry wood shavings, fibrous vegetation, and a faint earthy warmth. A barely perceptible animalic, fur-like nuance emerges, accompanied by the first delicate whispers of incense. Throughout this transition, the fruity, slightly unctuous character remains beautifully intertwined with the wood.

After approximately one hour, the fruitiness evolves into something distinctly more confit: a luscious marmalade made from partially ripe fruits, with their skins left on. Sweet, certainly, but never excessively so. A persistent, vibrant acidity and a delicate bitterness prevent the composition from becoming overly gourmand.

Then comes a particularly beautiful balsamic development, reminding me of a traditionally aged Aceto Balsamico di Modena: rich, grape-like, resinous, velvety and wonderfully complex, with acidity seamlessly integrated into a deep, rounded sweetness. All of this is accompanied by a fine, soft, subtly sweet incense note.

The lingering impression on my skin is one of fresh, velvety fruitiness delicately intertwined with a light, elegant incense.

What makes Calambac Confit particularly compelling to my nose is how confidently it moves beyond the more conventional Cambodian oud profiles, which can sometimes lean heavily on sweetness and relatively straightforward fruity accords.

Here, sweetness is never the main character. Instead, it supports a much more interesting interplay of tart fruit, vegetal dryness, wood, fleeting animalic nuances, balsamic depth and delicate incense. Each stage brings a different dimension without losing the composition's underlying identity.

A beautifully crafted, unconventional expression of Cambodian oud that demonstrates just how much complexity and character this terroir can offer beyond its more accessible, sweet-driven interpretations. A genuinely rewarding olfactory experience.

Muchas gracias Nicolas!

I am a sandalwood lover, and this oil is really something special. I enoy both classical Indian oils and of oils from different terroirs. This one is really interesting because it feels like both in the same bottle : round, creamy, and luminous like the a classic Mysore but with added surprises : the yuzu note is gourmand and delicious and the other terroir notes (quite discrete) add an interesting structure. The longevity is great: it remains potent for hours and hours and is still noticeable the next day. High quality treat !

It is hard to find good Hindi ouds these days and this malaccensis oil is really to my liking : a clean soul warming animal presence in the opening with rich and complex accompanying notes, and then a journey of transformation that kept my nose glued to my wrist over hours and hours.

One can really feel a huge difference compared to generic cultivated products found everywhere these days. Very happy to have found your shop. Warmly recommended !!

Thanks also for the time taken to answer my questions with such depth. Really appreciated.

Sanctiris – to me – is like a way home. It helps me focus and align myself. It also calms and clears my mind.
It helped me with my third eye chakra, which – since I started using it – feels way less trapped. There’s way more ease now.
It supported me to not lose trust towards my skills and goals. It’s like remembering that I’m the captain of this ship, that crosses storms and floods.
I often wear it on my wrists, so that – whenever I might need it – I am able to remember that I’m home.

Extraordinary, as usual!

This is quite a smell, and texture! Citrus with a bitter undercurrent, light and yet unctuous. Will come back for more. Only reservation: the scent disappears quickly on my skin, but it none the less gives me a lift that is great to start the day with.

this attar is raw and wild and makes me feel ecstatic every time I smell it. Similar to the Rosebush it seems to be a vessel transporting me to another dimension, to a blissful place far away I must have been lifetimes ago and it feels so good to be there. As it develops throughout the day, wonderful corners of this place bring bliss to my world in form of whiffs of florals, spices and dark leathery tones . The oud is wonderfully animalic (not overpowering to me) and gives this scent a raw and mysterious essence. The beauty is that it blends in with my skin in a way that i become the scent and feel empowered through the day & night...

This scent is everything.. just the first sniff of it transports me to another dimension, somewhere ancient and magical. The soft fresh opening of the rose makes me feel serene and deeply happy, my heart flutters with joy while the light animalic scent of the oud is grounding, deep earthy and sensual. I can't stop smelling my wrists when i wear it, I'd say is the perfect marriage of the majestic rose & oud. I actually wore it on my wedding day myself and the scent embodied both the all encompassing love, connection and wildness i felt that day.

To be able to gift my nearest and dearest with 1000 roses each was something very special. This oil is transcendent and beautiful!

J’ai reçu sans aucun problème le parfum à la maison, je le porte tous les jours.

I'm really happy to found this Agua Florida. Perfect to open the heart before or after a ceremony or a treatment.

This saffron is a real delight. It looks beautiful and smells delicious. I use it in cooking but also as a herbal tea in the morning.

Exactly what i wanted! I have been looking for a rose oil of this quality for a long time. I breathe it before a meditation or a treatment or I mix it with vegetable oil for massages (solar plexus...etc). I also sometimes place a drop on the wrist to take with me all the softness of this wonder.

Delicate and Powerful at the same time. High vibrancy. Being used to ritual use of frankincense, I feel great sanctity. Precious resin !