{"title":"Pure Oud Oils (Rare Oud Delights sub-collection)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAll our exclusive 100% Pure Oud Oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild raw material \u0026amp; careful artisan distillation process. Unique oils. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo plantation or artificial inoculation ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOccasionally we might carry an oil distilled from semi-wild wood (planted but left to grow naturally in a mixed natural ecosystem without any intervention). Such cases will always be clearly indicated.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hailakandi-high-tea","title":"HAILAKANDI HIGH TEA - A sweet and refined Southern Assam oud oil","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a high grade South Assamese oil: sweet, refined, offering a very wide array of notes and transformations, complex yet smooth to wear. An instant classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opening is a bouquet of tea (Lapsang Souchong to Pu-erh), animal fur, light barn, dark chocolate, rum cake with raisins, orange peel \u0026amp; incense, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOvertime new notes appear and transform over hours : leather, oakmoss, tobacco, vetiver, patchouli, abricot, ambergris, peat, caramel, candied ginger, suede. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne hours in, it is almost like a spicy incensy pastry \/ fruit jam. The sweetness is not overbearing at all, it remains an hindi oud, but round,  sweet \u0026amp; refined in its expression. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dry down is sweet suede  with floral overtones... like one could imagine the \"perfumed gloves of old\", with hints of vintage rose and orris, all enwrapped delicately in suede, with the occasional fresher mote (bergamot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe animalic facet is sweet, with leather, ambergris, animal fur,  and light barn as the main notes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis oil is as smooth, delicate and 'perfume' as it gets for a an authentic Assamese profile, so  it is possibly the best alternative in our assortment for an introduction to Assamese ouds\u003c\/strong\u003e (in which case we recommend buying a sample first to see how you enjoy) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the contrary, if you prefer to explore our more traditional, and more animalic, oils from the same region, you can try to explore \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/scentient-nature.net\/products\/vintage-tripura-trip-2015-distillation\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/scentient-nature.net\/products\/vintage-tripura-trip-2015-distillation\"\u003eTime Tripura\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/scentient-nature.net\/products\/barakjam-a-sweet-multifaceted-assamese-oud-oil\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/scentient-nature.net\/products\/barakjam-a-sweet-multifaceted-assamese-oud-oil\"\u003eBarak Jam\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe wood used is from one mature single tree around 50 y.o, semiwild (in natural terroir mixed ecosystem, grown without intervention : naturally grown and infected) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e'Incense grade' wood only. Traditional soaking for 3 weeks and quality artisan slow low pressure distillation in march 2020. 100% pure and natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUn nez averti en vaut deux\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(nosewarning)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis profile is  a high quality a traditional Assamese profile, such as those the most loved in India or the Middle East. While it is of the sweeter kind for such a profile, the oil has a \u003cstrong\u003estructured animalic\u003c\/strong\u003e presence that evolves in and out of the different facets as the oil unfolds its journey in time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe animalic facet is here sweet and smooth, with leather, ambergris, animal fur, and light barn as the main traits. IT is as light as can be for an assamese oil done in a neoclassic way\u003c\/strong\u003e (= with the purprose to channelize animalic notes in a 'perfumery' way, not to erase them altogether) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA degree of barn and funk are seen as a desirable quality\u003c\/strong\u003e that is actively sought after by many oud lovers, myself included,\u003cstrong\u003e but it is also hated by some, and an acquired taste to yet others, who progressively discover the exhilaration that such oils can provide. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are new to oud (or new to Scentient Nature), make sure you order small samples first and and experience how you enjoy the oil before possibly ordering bigger quantities. Or explore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/scentient-nature.net\/collections\/mirabilia-ii-oud-delights-agarwood-gaharu-bois-daigle\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/scentient-nature.net\/collections\/mirabilia-ii-oud-delights-agarwood-gaharu-bois-daigle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eoud collection\u003c\/a\u003e for more \"easy going\" profiles: it will be mentioned in their description  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Scentient Nature","offers":[{"title":"0.3 ml sample in total recovery glass vial","offer_id":41583625535588,"sku":"","price":69.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 ml in total recovery glass vial (see vials description link for handling instructions)","offer_id":67693603356772,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 ml in max recovery glass vial","offer_id":41583625568356,"sku":"","price":289.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 ml in glass attar bottle with glass applicator and silicone septum","offer_id":41583625601124,"sku":"","price":509.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/1271\/6388\/files\/frecnhillustration_edit.jpg?v=1687787351"},{"product_id":"vintage-tripura-trip-2015-distillation","title":"TIME TRIPURA  - Pure Oud \/ Agarwood Oil - Wild Aquilaria malaccensis - 2015 distillation","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis oud oil is made from finely powdered woods chips from wild trees from the jungles of southern Tripura. The average age of trees is around 50 years.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe raw material was soaked in water for two weeks and then slowly hydro-distilled in late 2015. It is aging beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am very fond of this oil, and I sourced several tolas (all that was left !) via the friend I co produce oils with in Assam. I plan to offering them for sale gradually over time only, as I want to keep curing and aging it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTime Tripura is rare oil, with very rich olfactive facets unfolding over time, animalic, sweet, medicinal, and spicy. Like all superlative ouds, it keeps transforming as one wears it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opening is leather, tea, barn, black soil, peat, dried peach and orange marmelade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt then ongoingly dances and transforms, revealing iode (marine air), incense, creaminess, medicinal herbs, soft animal fur, suede, hay, dried apricot, etc. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is recomforting, focusing, grounding, exhilarating, aphrodisiac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis said...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUn nez averti en vaut deux\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(nosewarning)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this profile is not intensely strong as some hindi ouds are, it is nevertheless a traditional profile, such as those the most loved in India or the Middle East. The oil has a  mild structured animalic presence that evolves in and out the different facets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA mild degree of barn and funk are seen as a desirable quality that is actively sought after by many oud lovers, myself included, but it is also hated by others, and an acquired taste to yet others, who progressively discover the exhilaration that such oils can provide. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are new to oud (or new to Scentient Nature), make sure you order small samples first and and experience how you enjoy the oil before possibly ordering bigger quantities. Or explore our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/scentient-nature.net\/collections\/mirabilia-ii-oud-delights-agarwood-gaharu-bois-daigle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eoud collection\u003c\/a\u003e for more \"easy going\" profiles: it will be mentioned in their description  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAquilaria Malaccensis\u003c\/em\u003e distribution in south Tripura are still to this very day under explored as the agarwood producers from Assam have not been able to extend in this region, largely for lack of understanding of \/ with the local population from remote jungle areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe terroir presence in the oil is typical from oils from this region: deep, jungle infused, authentic, exhilarating.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scentient Nature","offers":[{"title":"0.3 ml sample in total recovery glass vial","offer_id":41848219926628,"sku":"","price":61.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 ml in total recovery glass lab vial (see vials description link for handling instructions)","offer_id":67693611450468,"sku":null,"price":179.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 ml in maximum recovery vial","offer_id":45213438378084,"sku":"","price":259.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3ml in glass attar bottle with glass applicator","offer_id":41848219992164,"sku":"","price":479.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/1271\/6388\/products\/unakotishiva-03-1464934427.webp?v=1672260711"},{"product_id":"barakjam-a-sweet-multifaceted-assamese-oud-oil","title":"BARAK JAM - A sweet multifaceted Assamese Oud Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ouverture is sweet, with light smoke and barn as well iodine overtones (oceanside air). A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003es things unfold, new notes arrive in focus; the sweetness develops into something grand-marnier like (or bitter orange marmelade) and other terroir notes emerge : jungle soil \/ peat, lapsang souchong\u003c\/span\u003e, incense, light tobacco and leather.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt then keeps tranfsorming between these different facets, generating new accords as the above notes ongoingly emerge, combine and dissolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mid evolution gives an incensy, spicy (cinammon, nutmeg, clove), with a suprising bergamot citrus note  Later even, suede, caramel, bezoin and ghee notes appear, offering a delicious , long lasting round dry-down with floral overtones,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOils from this part of Southern Assam are known for being sweeter than other assamese oils and this one is a typical illustration. It has a strong character and many defining characteristics of Assamese ouds, but also a sweetness to it, from the opening to the dry down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The wood used is from trees around 25 y.o, semiwild (in natural terroir mixed ecoysstem, grown without intervention : naturally grown and infected). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional soaking for 30 days and artisan slow distillation. 100% pure and natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is some 'white wood' (wood form the same tree containing oud but producing less oil than concentrated 'incense grade' wood) used in the distillation hence the low price for a quality traditional artisan Assam oil.  The longevity is nevertheless very good, and the oil is very interesting, as it keeps transforming and displays a wide array of notes and facets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebut read below.... \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUn nez averti en vaut deux\u003cbr\u003e(nosewarning)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This profile is a traditional South Assamese \/ Barak Valley profile, it is sweet  through and through [that is : sweet for a natural oud, not overly or artificially so] but it also includes a \u003cstrong\u003estructured animalic facet\u003c\/strong\u003e that evolves in and out alongside the choreography of the different notes as they combine over time, giving it different quality: from delicate suede, to vivifying barn. Such facet is neither the essence nor the backbone of this oil, but it does appear at times in different colors, always to evolve after a while into a sweet and spicy experience. Such contrasts are, for people who appreciate them, a great part of the pleasure of wearing traditional hindi oud oils. If you want for a similar profile but smoother, and more refined (this one is deliciously traditional), try our Hailakandi High Tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA mild degree of barn and funk are seen as a desirable quality that is actively sought after by many oud lovers, myself included, but it is also hated by others, and an acquired taste to yet others, who progressively discover the exhilaration that such oils can provide. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are new to oud (or new to Scentient Nature), make sure you order small samples first and and experience how you enjoy the oil before possibly ordering bigger quantities. Or explore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/scentient-nature.net\/collections\/mirabilia-ii-oud-delights-agarwood-gaharu-bois-daigle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eoud collection\u003c\/a\u003e for more \"easy going\" profiles: it will be mentioned in their description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Scentient Nature","offers":[{"title":"0.3 ml sample in total recovery glass vial","offer_id":41583618916452,"sku":"","price":43.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 ml in  total recovery lab vial (see vials description link for handling instructions)","offer_id":41583618949220,"sku":"","price":119.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 ml in maximum recovery vial","offer_id":67693621772388,"sku":null,"price":171.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.ml in glass attar bottle with glass applicator and silicone septum","offer_id":41583618981988,"sku":"","price":309.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 ml in glass attar bottle with glass applicator and silicone septum","offer_id":67693622263908,"sku":null,"price":529.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/1271\/6388\/files\/Deopahar2_babydevi26_cc4.0_resize.jpg?v=1687786908"},{"product_id":"feux-de-kampott","title":"FEUX de KAMPOT - A radiant wild Cambodi oud oil","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis oil has a delicious presence, evolves elegantly and is without any sharp notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e It has character and presence, without being overwhelming, It is suitables for people new to oud, and for western social contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opening is incensy with light smokiness, bouquet of spices (nutmeg, cinammon, pink pepper) light leather (zero barn or funk), after only a little time delicious sweetness (sugarcane, brown molasse) and additional notes emerge, such blonde tobacco and peach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a couple of hours the journey goes through a vivifying fresh, herbaceous phase, with minty and bitter notes (pleasant and integrated in the bouquet, like in an Italian\u003cem\u003e aperitivo\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe next phase, is sweeter again, with hints of incense, suede, spices and apricot jam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtisan distilled, Spring 2021. Single wild \u003cem\u003eAquilaria crassna\u003c\/em\u003e tree from deep in the forests of Kampot, Cambodia. Dark robe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scentient Nature","offers":[{"title":"0.3 ml sample in total recovery glass vial","offer_id":41851477786724,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 ml in total recovery lab vial (see vials description link for handling instructions)","offer_id":41851477819492,"sku":"","price":139.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 ml in maximum recovery lab vial","offer_id":67693635666020,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 ml in glass attar bottle with glass applicator","offer_id":41851477852260,"sku":"","price":369.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/1271\/6388\/products\/Persia__periodo_timuride__antologia_di_iskandar__manoscritto_miniato__shiraz__1410-11__02.jpg?v=1671036246"},{"product_id":"delice-du-cambodge","title":"CAMBODI DELIGHT - An Interesting Smooth Wild Oud Oil from Cambodia","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe opening is a little symphony of notes : apple, leather (suede), cinammon, nutmeg, peat, sweet pipe tobacco, molasses. After a while. 30 minutes or so, it goes through an herbal phase, showing new bitter and wild mint notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are not familiar with ouds (or with Italian aperitivos) one could project pejorative bitterness with them, but it is just one feature, frequent in good ouds which, dances with herbal, spicy and balsamic notes in harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e.One hour in, it gets quite sweeter again with honey, tobacco, minty freshness and from there goes on showing a nice gentle evolution, with interesting transformation of alternating and returning notes (eg: spices, suede,) with the occasional new ones appearing, like sweet woordruff \/coumarin after a four hours or so, some florals (rose) an hour later or even tangerine in the later dried down (I noticed it the first time after 10 hours)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This oil is truly an interesting and quality oil (wild wood, well distilled, showing a rich olfactive evolution overtime), but the distiller was transparent about the fact that there was some white wood in the raw material used for distillation. This means wood coming from the same tree but very low on resin. White wood is customarily integrated in distillation practices by many if not most distillers, as it does produce additional oil... but it also dilutes the experience a bit (the oil from such wood being different). Highest quality oils of course do not use any, only incense grade... but they are also much costlier. .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a consequence, the profile is not a powerhouse and the longevity is medium \/ good but not exceptional. It is nevertheless a quality and interesting oil, available at a much lower price than an oil made with wild wood of similar quality, with the additional work totally filtering out from the raw material all that is not incense grade, and the lower yield it would generate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nature of the profile makes it a smooth social wear in contexts where oud is less known. Also the evolution and even the dry down are anything but boring and keep adding occasional surprising notes (the sweet woodruff or rose notes appearing after 4-5 hours of wear and the tangerine after double of that), the dry down is globally sweet but with nuances and diversity, harmonized with spicy, herbal, floral and fruity notes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scentient Nature","offers":[{"title":"0.3 ml sample in total recovery glass vial","offer_id":41809584554084,"sku":"","price":41.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 ml in total recovery lab vial (see vials description link for handling instructions)","offer_id":41809584586852,"sku":"","price":109.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 ml  in maximum recovery glass vial","offer_id":67693645561956,"sku":null,"price":159.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 ml in glass attar bottle with glass applicator","offer_id":41809584619620,"sku":"","price":299.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 ml in glass attar bottle with glass applicator","offer_id":67693645987940,"sku":null,"price":509.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/1271\/6388\/products\/Cambodia17.jpg?v=1678049462"},{"product_id":"quang-nam","title":"CHAM SHAMAN - A Quality Wild Oud Oil from Vietnam","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe opening is classical Vietnamese (herbal bouquet, including a hint of bitter, like in a good Italian \u003cem\u003eaperitivo\u003c\/em\u003e), accompanied by spice and fruit notes that progressively reveal themselves, wrapping themselves around the herbal notes and making the oil warm and round with the right dose of sweetness (for such a profile), and a fresh, vivifying aura.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe evolving olfactive experience unfolds over hours and includes blond tobacco, ripe peaches, mellow spices, petrichor, elderberry cordial, mint, and citrus family notes (pink grapefruit, candied orange, neroli \u0026amp; dried tangerine peel), as well as light touches of leather and honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oil has a profile of strong character, but unfolds in a gentle and smooth way. It is not a \"powerhouse wear\" intensity \u0026amp; projection wise. The 'oudiness' is nevertheless satisfying and long lasting. I would resume this profile as aristocratic (rather than animalic or sensual or sweet, for example). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oil has remarkable longevity with a very interesting dry down, which taken to its full extent reveals new combinations appear, like 'sweet mint lime water' that I first noticed after 12 hours  or 'cassonade' (raw unrefined sugar) that appeared an hour later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Scent profile is neither linear, nor a wild dance of ever changing notes, but somewhere in between, showing both evolution  and the emergence of surprising notes, while keeping a steady consistent core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis oil will age beautifully, and I am really looking forward to witness that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOil Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild \u003cem\u003eAquilaria crassna\u003c\/em\u003e from Vietnam \/ Quang-Nam Province. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCareful low-temperature \u003c\/span\u003eDistillation \/ January 2022 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Scentient Experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMild but extrdmely long lasting oudiness (keeping being vivid). Oud is a major qi \/ energy unblocker according to chinese medicine (and experience).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oil is inspiring and invigorating, conductive for alertness, focus and creativity. It is a good oil for meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scentient Nature","offers":[{"title":"0.3 ml sample in total recovery glass lab vial","offer_id":41560353177700,"sku":"","price":41.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1ml in total-recovery lab glass vial (see vials link description for handling info)","offer_id":41560353210468,"sku":"","price":129.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 ml in maximum recovery lab glass vial","offer_id":67685120213092,"sku":null,"price":179.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3ml in attar bottle with glass applicator","offer_id":41560353243236,"sku":"","price":329.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/1271\/6388\/products\/quangnamhenrimege.jpg?v=1677486993"},{"product_id":"pink-papua-2019-a-very-surprising-floral-oud","title":"PAPUA PINK GOLD 2018 - A very surprising floral oud oil","description":"\u003cp\u003e Wild\u003cem\u003e Aquilaria filaria\u003c\/em\u003e from Papua-New Guinea, artisan distilled in 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of the customary soaking, half of the raw material has been \"dry fermented' (the expression is not literal: it refers to soaking with a higher ratio of solid to wet materials than normal soaking fermentation), while the other half has been soaked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result gives an olfactive surprise....  full of top and middle notes : floral  (orris, rose), but also woody (oud) and slightly sweet (vanilla, halva) and occasionally fruity (lychee, pink grapefruit). There is also a distinctive note of marsh mallow (the plant:, \u003ci\u003eAlthaea officinalis, \u003c\/i\u003enot the industrial sweet), and a hint of suede. The profile is quite linear, though it does evolve lightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis oil is warm, comforting, elegant. It is also very clean and has no barny or funky notes and will fit Western social contexts. The projection is mild and the longevity is excellent. This a smooth profile, that will be suited for people who are discovering oud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis said... \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUn nez averti en vaut deux\u003cbr\u003e(nosewarning)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis is a really atypical oud profile. I have excellent feedback from my European clients with this oil, but some people who prefer old school traditional ouds are not huge fans... like in all things taste and preferences are our own, and it is very important for me that you enjoy the products you buy here, so I recommend to buy small samples first to see how you enjoy the oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scentient Nature","offers":[{"title":"0.3 ml sample in total recovery glass lab vial","offer_id":41854903746660,"sku":"","price":34.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 ml  total recovery sample vial (read link description on vials for handling info)","offer_id":41854898569316,"sku":"","price":111.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 .5 ml max recovery sample vial","offer_id":67684958863460,"sku":null,"price":159.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3ml in attar glass bottle with glass applicator","offer_id":41854898602084,"sku":"","price":299.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/1271\/6388\/files\/Myproject-1.png?v=1687420538"},{"product_id":"black-diamond-single-tree-wild-cambodi-oud-oil","title":"BLACK DIAMOND  - A Mesmerizing Artisan Cambodi Oud Oil (Wild \/ Single Tree)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe raw material to prepare this oil comes from one wild single tree ethically harvested in the lower lands jungles of the Kampot region, in Cambodia. Distilled locally late 2022 with craft by a trusted artisan, working with care, low pressure, and low temperature. The raw material consisted strictly of incense grade wood, no white wood was distilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis oil is so vivid, that at the time of release (april 2024), after 18 months of curing, it still has the verdant energy of young oil, but it has already developed the body and the complexity of a mature oil. It will be very interesting to see it \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/scentient-nature.net\/blogs\/heartnotes-blog\/how-do-essential-oils-and-attars-age\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eage and cure\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis oil is a great transformer, its complexity makes dozens of notes dance interwoven, but it also goes through very different long phases, bringing you to different places than where it started. The robe is deep dark brown (looks black in the bottle), the consistency is thick, and a little drop goes a very long way. The longevity is exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opening can be described as \"masculine\" in a classic description (though I personally hold that perfumes have no gender). It has the formal elegance of a black tie evening and feels a little bit like an ad made in the 70's: single malt, peat, iodine (oceanic notes), dark tobacco, black tea, vetiver, a light mineral note and a discrete hint of smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the opening, the great transformation dance starts and unfold over time. revealing a staggering amount of notes: black soil, sugarcane treacle, chamomile,\u0026amp; blueberry, bouquet of spices (cinnamon, nutmeg), suede, blonde tobacco, honey, gingerbread, raisins, blackberry jam, birch tar, vanilla, dark cherry, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the broad phases, after the beautiful deep opening, it become a bit more creamy (without being ever dominantly sweet) and also offers these staggering dark fruit notes and a light touch of clean leather \/ suede that will be present a long way during dry down. There is also a fresh note, slightly mentholic, appearing, disappearing and reappearing during dry down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dry down is all but linear itself and changes phases too: dried apricot - light suede, then a few hours later it is sandalwood and orris butter (and suede), many hours later is is sweet, spicy lightly mentholic, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA truly mesmerizing oil, that will keep surprising you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scentient Nature","offers":[{"title":"0.3 ml sample in in total recovery glass lab vial","offer_id":42815069093988,"sku":"","price":69.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1ml in max total recovery sample vial (important : read link info on bottles for handling instructions for this format)","offer_id":42815069192292,"sku":"","price":219.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 ml in max recovery lab sample vial","offer_id":42815069225060,"sku":"","price":309.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 ml in glass attar bottle in glass applicator","offer_id":42815069290596,"sku":"","price":589.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/1271\/6388\/files\/Camodianart.jpg?v=1712508644"},{"product_id":"oud-agarwood-oils-sample-sets-discover-our-exclusive-offerings","title":"OUD \/ AGARWOOD OILS SAMPLE SETS - Discover Our Exclusive Artisan Offerings","description":"\u003ctable style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePictures are the same for all sample kits so they are not showing the specific oils described here on the labels, nor in the vials.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe pictures also harbour tiny volumes (0.125 ml) as the images were taken with the free samples we send alongside orders.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the fascination that oud generates is due the amazing diversity of olfactive profiles that it can generate, as no other natural aromatic comes even vaguely close to this diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second reason is that many oud oils are full perfumes on their own: complex, surprising, evolving and transforming for hours when worn, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe collect, cure and sometimes produce quality artisan small batches of Oud oils, ranging from the (relatively) inexpensive to the very rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample kits are a great way to explore such diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey also offer substantial \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ediscounts\u003c\/span\u003e compared to the cumulative price of the same individual samples, somewhere between 10 % to above 21% depending on the number of samples and their volumes.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, samples are always served above the listed quantity (0.3 \/ 0.6 ml). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll oils have been cured a minimum of 18 months \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eand often much more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll oils in our oud offerings are entirely natural, 100% pure, high quality artisan distillations \u0026amp; small batches. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRaw materials for the oils come in large majority from single trees or small connected bundles of trees. Most are wild. All are ethically sourced. See each item for the specific details.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs wild trees do not exist in this cradle region of agarwood, a few Assamese oils are semi-wild (planted then left to grow without intervention in natural mixed ecosystems).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo farmed or cultivated wood, no artificial inoculation of trees, no synthetic components or adulteration in any oils EVER.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly nature at work, and distillers 'craft. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sample sets:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Introduction set (3 or 5 samples of 1,5 ml : \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12% oud dilution in jojoba oil)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGet introduced to our ouds at a little price.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJojoba oil is technically a vegetable wax, it has a very neutral scent, and is remarkably stable over time (it doesn't get rancid).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscoveries - Entry to Mid range (3 or 5 samples of 0.3 or 0.6 ml )\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 3 samples set are ouds that are easily compatible with Western contexts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 5 samples set includes some of the singular profiles appreciated by oud lovers worldwide  but that can be divisive for others (eg: more animalic, smoky etc.). None is over the top.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll quality oils, artisan produced with care. The main differences in price and profile compared to the more pricey oils come mostly from the raw material nature, cost and selection (see each oil for specifics) and secondarily from specifics of the distillation and curing processes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrincely Treats - Exclusive range (3 samples of 0.3 or 0.6 ml )\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOils of the next caliber(s). Raw material is older,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e produced by single trees or small bundle of connected trees. Only the highest grade of wood selected from the raw material is used :  wood parts that are a bit less rich in oil or white wood have been fully taken out and used for other things. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Full Experience (5 samples of 0.3 or 0.6 ml)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a wider selection showcasing the full range of the two sets above, including \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e3 oils from the exclusive range.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunky vibes - (3 samples of 0.3 or 0.6 ml )\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSome ouds have strong profiles with notes that are divisive: for some they are the most important ones for deep and blissful oud experiences, for others they are too strong. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo oil here is \"dirty\": there might be strong lovely barn, for example, but never fecal notes. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDo not order this set if you dislike animalic scents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBy default we send 2 high end barny oils and one smoky. You can ask for three barny ones if you prefer : \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/scentient-nature.net\/pages\/contact\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ejust write to us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Oud Lover Set (7 samples of 0.3 ml or 6ml)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCurated to showcase the largest diversity of fragrant experiences. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe precious oil samples are served in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/scentient-nature.net\/blogs\/news\/vials-and-bottles-currently-used-for-retail-orders\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1.5 ml max recovery glass sample vials\u003c\/a\u003e or our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/scentient-nature.net\/blogs\/news\/new-0-3ml-total-recovery-sample-vials\"\u003e0.3 ml sample in total recovery glass lab vials\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDiscover our complete \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOud collection \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/scentient-nature.net\/collections\/mirabilia-ii-oud-delights-agarwood-gaharu-bois-daigle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to read more about oud, you can read the two following posts on the heartnotes blog:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/scentient-nature.net\/blogs\/heartnotes-blog\/discovering-oud-part-i-entering-the-jungle\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDiscovering Oud - Part I : Entering the Jungle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/scentient-nature.net\/blogs\/heartnotes-blog\/discovering-oud-part-ii-sketch-of-an-incredibly-rich-cultural-history\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDiscovering Oud part II - Sketch of an incredibly rich Cultural History\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scentient Nature","offers":[{"title":"The Introduction set (3 samples of 1,5 ml : 12% oud dilution in jojoba oil)","offer_id":45278129356900,"sku":"","price":59.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"The Introduction set (5 samples of 1,5 ml : 12% oud dilution in jojoba oil)","offer_id":45278129389668,"sku":"","price":99.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Discoveries - Entry to Mid range (3 samples of 0.3ml)","offer_id":45278129422436,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Discoveries - Entry to Mid range (3 samples of 0.6 ml)","offer_id":45278129455204,"sku":"","price":175.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Discoveries - Entry to Mid range (5 samples of 0.3 ml)","offer_id":45278129487972,"sku":"","price":155.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Discoveries - Entry to Mid range (5 samples of 0.6 ml)","offer_id":45278129520740,"sku":"","price":297.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Princely Treats - Exclusive range (3 samples of 0.3 ml)","offer_id":45278129553508,"sku":"","price":149.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Princely Treats - Exclusive range (3 samples of 0.6 ml)","offer_id":45278129586276,"sku":"","price":279.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"The Full Experience (5 samples of 0.3 ml)","offer_id":45278129619044,"sku":"","price":219.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"The Full Experience (5 samples of 0.6 ml)","offer_id":45278129651812,"sku":"","price":409.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Funky vibes (3 samples of 0.3 ml)","offer_id":45278129684580,"sku":"","price":129.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Funky vibes (3 samples of 0.6 ml)","offer_id":45278129717348,"sku":"","price":239.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"The Oud Lover Set (7 samples of 0.3 ml)","offer_id":45278129750116,"sku":"","price":299.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"The Oud Lover Set (7 samples of 0.6 ml)","offer_id":45278129782884,"sku":"","price":545.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/1271\/6388\/files\/20241101_115958resize.jpg?v=1731423907"},{"product_id":"kravahn-dreams-marvelously-complex-artisan-oud-oil-cambodia-pursat-wild","title":"KRAVAHN DREAMS - Marvelously Complex Artisan Oud Oil (Cambodia \/ Pursat - Wild )","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: FR; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e“Here we are, all of us, in a dream-caravan\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: FR; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: FR; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eB. Naqshband (Sufi saint of the XIVth c.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: #2000;\" lang=\"en-CH\"\u003eSlow long cycle low pressure low temperature artisan distillation during the early fall of 2022. Raw material :  wild \u003cem\u003eAquilaria crassna\u003c\/em\u003e from the dense forests of Pursat's province ; from a small bundle of nearby mature\/old trees. Harvested sustainably and distilled locally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis oil is so rich and complex, that when I first thought I would release it, 18 months of curing after distillation I realized it deserved even longer. Sure it could have been released then, but it would have been \"a shame\", as it deserved the time to come to full ripeness before being experienced. I waited one more year and now it is \"perfect\" for release. The oil will keep aging beautifully, and am really curious to witness its evolution in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMany good ouds are full perfumes in themselves, and here is an excellent instance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn an nutshell, for oud aficionados, this is a rich, smooth, powerful classic high-end Cambodian crassna, with a Prachin facet and robe. Sweet but (traditionally would qualify as) masculine : blond tobacco, leather, dried fruit, honey, spice, strong oudiness with a touch of minerality and earthiness. Strong character, elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDeep dark robe. Remarkable longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn more detail, the opening is a symphony's, bold and buoyant : sweet leather, woodiness, jungle earthiness, slightly boozy, like a good rum of whisky with an oceanic overtone and a hint of smoke. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSoon after other layers manifest : spicy (cinammon) and incensy, fragrant tea, blond tobacco, butteriness, dried fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLater even : orange marmelade, wild honey note, gentle suede. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAs it evolves in time, the oil develops over the hours a rich sweetness, vivid, spicy, and woody character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIt remains powerful over a very long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis oud oil is very much \"Western social contexts\" compatible. There is a light animalic presence in the opening, but a sweet and gentle one, and it vanishes swiftly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScentient Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOud is well known as Qi (life force) circulation facilitator in Chinese medicine. This oils is a strong testimony to that. It is deeply activating, providing a kick and has a very warm energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehind the name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Kravahn Mountains, where the trees come from, are the dreamlike \"Cardamom mountains\" of South Western Cambodia: a majectic natural environment with pristine dense rainforests, abundance of waterfalls and wildlife. The fact that the mountain range crosses over to Thailand is a wink to the fact \u003cspan\u003ethat oud profiles and terroirs are not bound by current borders.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAnd the playful reference, at the top of the page, to the famous verse of Bahauddin Shah Naqshband, eighth Khwaja of the ‘Khwajagan’ – the Masters of Wisdom of Central Asia. As Oud is conductive to ecstatic contemplation and devotion, and as it is easy to get absorbed in sniffing the great ouds one wears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can discover our rich oud \/ agarwood collection \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/scentient-nature.net\/collections\/mirabilia-ii-oud-delights-agarwood-gaharu-bois-daigle\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scentient Nature","offers":[{"title":"0.3 ml sample in in total recovery glass lab vial","offer_id":45198189199460,"sku":"","price":69.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 ml in total recovery vial (top heavy bottle  - read link description)","offer_id":45198189264996,"sku":"","price":199.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 ml in high recovery vial","offer_id":45198189297764,"sku":"","price":289.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 ml in glass attar bottle with glass applicator","offer_id":45198189330532,"sku":"","price":549.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/1271\/6388\/files\/signal-2025-01-29-160034_002resize.jpg?v=1738424453"},{"product_id":"confit-de-calambac-a-rich-sweet-treat-single-tree-wild-oud-oil-from-cambodia-pursat","title":"CALAMBAC CONFIT - A dynamic gourmand treat : single tree oud oil from Cambodia (Pursat\/wild)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eSingle wild Aquilaria crassna old growth tree from Pursat (Cambodia) artisan distilled in December 2022 - 100% pure oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a top tier Pursat oil that offers a real symphony of notes, and a very dynamic, ever transforming profile. Excellent longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is the perfect oud for people discovering oud, or people who prefer smooth oils that avoid any strong potentially \"divisive\" notes (those that can be love or hate depending on personal tastes and cultural contexts)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe olfactive journey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe opening already announces the whole olfactive journey in a nutshell : marmelade, apricot, orange, baked apple pie and tea notes with a very discrete cool minty understone weaving under the sweet fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA little while later, a touch of soft suede and warm clean fur also appear behing the fruit symphony. The fruits will unfold for a couple of hours in majestic gourmand présence, adding red and black berries jam notes, and the previously mentioned, to the \u003cem\u003egourmandise\u003c\/em\u003e. Pure delightful sweet opulence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe soft and warm suede and fur notes are very gentle : the oil doesn't have any strong or divise animalic notes, so it is absolutely appropriate for people who discover ouds and for western social contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt some stages, nice incensy notes (wood chips on low heat) come to join the dance. After that, the oil progressively transforms to let the famous \"Pursat cool\" come to the forefront, nicely balanced with the sweetness, and at times merging with the suede as \"minted suede\" for a few hours, before very slowly coming center stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThose familair with high-end Pursat oils, will know this signature cool facet quite well. For others, it is hard do describe : fresh, invigorating, green, minty and round could do it in a nutshell, though there could be other ways to describe it\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn the later drydown notes of marzipan and orange peel also nicely appear. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSweet fragrant traces remained the next day after a good ight of sleep, H+22.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scentient Nature - Rare Aromatics","offers":[{"title":"0.3 ml sample in total recovery glass vial","offer_id":67771244609636,"sku":null,"price":67.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 ml in total recovery lab vial (see vials link description for handling instructions)","offer_id":67771244642404,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 ml in maximum recovery glass vial","offer_id":67771244675172,"sku":null,"price":279.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 ml in glass attar bottle with glass applicator","offer_id":67771244707940,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/1271\/6388\/files\/Clipboard04_75625deb-1b98-462a-9e1f-18ff3aa8af92.jpg?v=1792846490"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/1271\/6388\/collections\/young_oil_2.png?v=1792847839","url":"https:\/\/scentient-nature.net\/collections\/pure-oud-oils-sub-collection.oembed","provider":"Scentient Nature - Rare Aromatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}