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Lunglei Guf 2015 Mizoram Oud Oil : Pure Hindi Oud Oil - Dehn al Oudh
Lunglei Guf 2015 Mizoram Oud Oil : Pure Hindi Oud Oil - Dehn al Oudh
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Jungle : Lunglei, Mizoram - India
Class : Wild Guf , Agallocha
Distillation : 2015, Traditional Deg and Bapka, Wood-fired - First 12 hours of Distillation
I try to offer a diversity of distillation styles - ranging from the squeakiest clean/terpiest New Gens, to varying degrees of fermentation (ranging, as I describe them, from Mozzarella to Brie and Camembert), to incense distillations reminiscent either of a chip on charcoal or a smokeless incense note, to traditional Deg and Bapka oils cooked over wood fires, as well as connoisseur Aged/Ateek oils with decades of beautiful maturing on them.
There is something for everyone here at Rising Phoenix ... oftentimes multiple somethings !
THE SCENT
Lenglei Guf 2015 is a gem of a traditionally distilled Deg and Bapka production, juiced from a particular type of formation we don't see too many oils produced from - namely that of Guf (more on what Guf is, below).
This oil I'd put somewhere around a Brie on the fermentation scale - good body and sweetly sour milkiness that Hindi lovers will salivate for, and those with more tender noses will enjoy, especially after the first few moments of application. It's pretty tame on the fermentation, and I've had no issues wearing this in public or around patients. Gotten quite a few compliments on this one, actually.
Lunglie Guf opens with a savory richness and slight nuttiness. I've been test driving this on both the back of my left and, as well as on my chin. It opens up a bit more quickly on the back of my hand - and right under my nose on my chin, maintains a little more punchiness. That's not a bad thing, mind you. Being right under the nose I am aware of it quite acutely - which has been fun in the heat down here.
The nuttiness gives way to hints of incense smoke, toasted oak barrels, and some sweetness akin to toffee, with that savory roasted milk note that keeps wanting to make my mouth water.
Over the hours, a growing hay note emerges, coupled with more of a suede than a leather note. Drying down, eventually, to that beloved resin that we call Guf.
This oil has 7 years of aging on it already, so although it'll continue to develop over the years, I don't imagine we will see drastic changes to it in the short term. It's prime for wearing right now, no waiting necessary. Giggidy
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I've been slowly trying to educate folks on some of the industry terminology - as often different areas have different types of formations or lingo for those formations. Terms like Guf and Char are often found in Gulf/Arab markets - and are commonly used terms in the Subcontinent.
In this case, I'd like to introduce you to Guf.
WHAT IS GUF ?
Guf is a type of formation that is similar to Char. For those that are not familiar with Char ...
Char is formed in naturally felled trees where the tree may come down and seemingly be dead, but portions of the roots or trunk continue to live. Char is also formed in the stumps and roots of previously harvested trees - again, where one would think the stump dead, but actually goes on living for years, or as is more often the case - for decades, even centuries. More on this in one of the Char listings, but for now - suffice it to say that Char and Guf are similar formations.
How is Guf different? Guf is found in the outer portions of the trunk and large branches where there has been injury to the tree. Where Char comes from "dead stumps" - Guf is formed in live trees.
Guf is a highly sought out formation in Khaleeji/Gulf markets for its resin density and very enjoyable scent.
It's rare to find woods from Mizoram, let alone oils produced from this specific type of formation.
Agarwood from mountains and elevation always have distinctive scents - and this batch is no exception. Nice also that I'm able to give a specific geolocation from Lunglei. Considering so many woods from India or Bangladesh are sold simply as "Hindi" or "Assam" - it's nice to be very specific, and I always do my best to narrow it down as much as possible so we can enjoy the specific Terroirs of where the woods and oils are coming from.
Be sure to grab some and find out just why it's so highly beloved !
+PS - we have some Guf chips in the shop from Lunglei, as well, that were harvested in November of 2021. Be sure to grab some to compare and contrast !
**NOTE - I added a few photos to illustrate how Guf is formed in farmed trees or induced in wild.
Materials: Lunglei Mizoram Guf,Pure 2015 Oud Oil
Class : Wild Guf , Agallocha
Distillation : 2015, Traditional Deg and Bapka, Wood-fired - First 12 hours of Distillation
I try to offer a diversity of distillation styles - ranging from the squeakiest clean/terpiest New Gens, to varying degrees of fermentation (ranging, as I describe them, from Mozzarella to Brie and Camembert), to incense distillations reminiscent either of a chip on charcoal or a smokeless incense note, to traditional Deg and Bapka oils cooked over wood fires, as well as connoisseur Aged/Ateek oils with decades of beautiful maturing on them.
There is something for everyone here at Rising Phoenix ... oftentimes multiple somethings !
THE SCENT
Lenglei Guf 2015 is a gem of a traditionally distilled Deg and Bapka production, juiced from a particular type of formation we don't see too many oils produced from - namely that of Guf (more on what Guf is, below).
This oil I'd put somewhere around a Brie on the fermentation scale - good body and sweetly sour milkiness that Hindi lovers will salivate for, and those with more tender noses will enjoy, especially after the first few moments of application. It's pretty tame on the fermentation, and I've had no issues wearing this in public or around patients. Gotten quite a few compliments on this one, actually.
Lunglie Guf opens with a savory richness and slight nuttiness. I've been test driving this on both the back of my left and, as well as on my chin. It opens up a bit more quickly on the back of my hand - and right under my nose on my chin, maintains a little more punchiness. That's not a bad thing, mind you. Being right under the nose I am aware of it quite acutely - which has been fun in the heat down here.
The nuttiness gives way to hints of incense smoke, toasted oak barrels, and some sweetness akin to toffee, with that savory roasted milk note that keeps wanting to make my mouth water.
Over the hours, a growing hay note emerges, coupled with more of a suede than a leather note. Drying down, eventually, to that beloved resin that we call Guf.
This oil has 7 years of aging on it already, so although it'll continue to develop over the years, I don't imagine we will see drastic changes to it in the short term. It's prime for wearing right now, no waiting necessary. Giggidy
-------
I've been slowly trying to educate folks on some of the industry terminology - as often different areas have different types of formations or lingo for those formations. Terms like Guf and Char are often found in Gulf/Arab markets - and are commonly used terms in the Subcontinent.
In this case, I'd like to introduce you to Guf.
WHAT IS GUF ?
Guf is a type of formation that is similar to Char. For those that are not familiar with Char ...
Char is formed in naturally felled trees where the tree may come down and seemingly be dead, but portions of the roots or trunk continue to live. Char is also formed in the stumps and roots of previously harvested trees - again, where one would think the stump dead, but actually goes on living for years, or as is more often the case - for decades, even centuries. More on this in one of the Char listings, but for now - suffice it to say that Char and Guf are similar formations.
How is Guf different? Guf is found in the outer portions of the trunk and large branches where there has been injury to the tree. Where Char comes from "dead stumps" - Guf is formed in live trees.
Guf is a highly sought out formation in Khaleeji/Gulf markets for its resin density and very enjoyable scent.
It's rare to find woods from Mizoram, let alone oils produced from this specific type of formation.
Agarwood from mountains and elevation always have distinctive scents - and this batch is no exception. Nice also that I'm able to give a specific geolocation from Lunglei. Considering so many woods from India or Bangladesh are sold simply as "Hindi" or "Assam" - it's nice to be very specific, and I always do my best to narrow it down as much as possible so we can enjoy the specific Terroirs of where the woods and oils are coming from.
Be sure to grab some and find out just why it's so highly beloved !
+PS - we have some Guf chips in the shop from Lunglei, as well, that were harvested in November of 2021. Be sure to grab some to compare and contrast !
**NOTE - I added a few photos to illustrate how Guf is formed in farmed trees or induced in wild.
Materials: Lunglei Mizoram Guf,Pure 2015 Oud Oil
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