{"title":"Creamy and Milky Oud Oils","description":"\u003cp\u003eMilk Tea, Yogurt, Buttery Pastry, Condensed Milk and that soft lactonic sweetness that rises off the skin. Creamy Oud Oils are comforting, smooth and surprisingly easy to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"naharani-seufi-2017-oud-oil-pure-hindi-oud-oil-dehn-al-oudh","title":"Naharani Seufi 2017 : Roasted Nuts, Milk Tea and Malt Assam Oud Oil","description":"Jungle : Naharani, Upper Assam - India\u003cbr\u003eClass : Wild Seufi Dust and Broken Seufi Chips , Agallocha\u003cbr\u003eDistillation : 2017, Traditional Deg and Bapka, Wood-fired - First 12 hours of Distillation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is something for everyone here at Rising Phoenix ... oftentimes multiple somethings !\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSEUFI ?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2017 Naharani Seufi is a pure Seufi Oud oil - and Seufi oils are a class in and of themselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeufi oils are produced exclusively from Agarwood found in the branches. Many don't realize it - but different parts of the tree, as well as different types of infections - all can have distinctive olfactory characteristics. Seufi oils are a mainstay in Gulf tastes - but as you can imagine, the quantity of oils being sold contrasted against the number of branches to be distilled ... you'll be lucky if a \"Seufi Oud\" on the mass market is 3-5% actual Seufi. Even that small percentage can impart a distinctive flavor to an oil that sets the mouths of lovers of Hindi Ouds to salivating.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNaharani Seufi, in contrast, is 100% Seufi. This is an unusual rarity generally found only direct from distillers or from exclusive VIP corners in select locations, and only in small quantities. Commercial companies usually blend oils like this in to big batches (rarely do you get single distillation oils from big companies). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this instance - we acquired this directly from the distiller who produced this oil back in 2017 - pure and uncut, and distilled exclusively from the upper branches from old trees - all around 70-90 years old.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo - knowing it's going to be a distinctive Seufi scent, I'm sure you're wondering - how's it smell, JK !?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an interesting Seufi oil. Dry roasted nuts. Not overly savory. Not much Sweetness. At least not on the front end. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNaharani is an interesting area - well known for it's tea plantations, and a superb tea area at that. Although I wouldn't call this oil tea-like, I would say that it is like a good stiff cup of English Tea with no sugar and a little splash of milk. Natural sweetness of the tea and milk shining through.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough not what I'd call a sweet oil, It does develop a little bit of maltiness after 30 or so minutes of wearing. Hints of smoke and dry incense form the Heart of the oil, with that lightly malted sweetness poking its head out here and there.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dry down, I would argue, does have a little hint of dry tea leaves in there. Just a hint of fruits and leatheriness common to the teas from the Naharani area.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the JK's Scale of Cheeses - this is a Nutty Brie. Very little fermentation. Good milkiness. Not overly daring. Easy to wear, especially if you like friendly Hindis that are not New Gen's.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a comparison - 1999 Mokokchung Seufi is a VERY gourmand oil. TONS of chewy toasted nuts and caramel. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2017 Naharani Seufi, by contrast, is dry-roasted nuts, incense, with hints of hay and suede. Both Seufi oils, but quite different characters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeufi oils are distilled from the infected branches of Agarwood trees - and by default, they tend to be produced in small quantities. This oil has 6 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. Giggly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*This is a small batch, mind you - so this one will likely go more quickly than some of the other oils in the shop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBe sure to grab some and find out just why Seufi oils are so highly beloved !\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: 2017 Naharani Seufi Oud Oil,Pure Seufi Oud Oil","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44154954645729,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44154954678497,"sku":"","price":174.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44154954711265,"sku":"","price":510.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.3879418346_bql4.jpg?v=1698076801"},{"product_id":"oliang-thai-roast-2021-pure-biodynamic-khao-yai-oud-oil","title":"Oliang Thai Roast II : Roasted Coffee, Spice and Condensed Milk Biodynamic Thai Oud Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003eOliang\u003cbr\u003eThai Roast - Pure Biodynamic Khao Yai Oud Oil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJungle: Khao Yai, Biodynamic mixed-use organic farm\u003cbr\u003eDistilled: 2022\u003cbr\u003eStill: Stainless, custom-distilled\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNEW 2022 BATCH!!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOliang \u003cbr\u003e(Thai: โอเลี้ยง,  pronounced [ʔōːlía̯ŋ]) from Teochew dialect 烏涼 or Pe̍h-ōe-jī: o͘-liâng Commonly known as Thai iced coffee\u003cbr\u003eMade with strong coffee, Coriander, Cardamom, and Cinnamon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Oil:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe've been custom distilling some Fossilized Amber Resin for a client. There is a smoky, burnt character to an Oil of Fossilized Amber that just seethes testosterone. It's like charred meats and roasted foods - satiating in a way that a only a little destruction can satisfy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe process of distilling Fossilized Amber is what's called a \"destructive distillation\" - it's an entirely different process than a hydro or steam distillation set up.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe've taken that concept and applied the theory to distilling this Oud. We wondered...what would an Oud prepped like a coffee bean smell like? What would charred Oud wood smell like? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot co-distillation - simply a unique method of distillation that involves some charring of the wood. So yes, you might say there is an element of a high temp distillation, similar to roasting coffee.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe result - a very incensey Oud that smells like a cup of coffee in an incense-filled coffee shop in Marrakesh. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScent Journey:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you love the smell of coffee - I can all but guarantee you that you will LOVE Oliang Thai Roast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a nutshell...roasted coffee, Oud resin and wood. Hints of spice and sweet condensed milk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's like wearing the soul of a Moroccan Souk.\u003cbr\u003eLoban-packed hashish pipes, coals loaded with Thai Crassna, strong cup of Thai coffee in hand. Hold the milk. Hold the sugar. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI like this Oud like I like my women - dark and strong, with a dash of spice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo fruit. Nothing that even hints at Thai DNA.\u003cbr\u003ePure Thai Java to set your heart to racing and your hands to a tremble.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a cup of black gold you do not want to pass on.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCustomer Impressions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2019 Impressions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Thai Roast does smell like thai roast....\u003cbr\u003elike a bangkok cafe on a busy morning...\u003cbr\u003ethe oud adds a leathery humidity too it that is really unique...\u003cbr\u003ewhen applied to the skin it sweetens up with a condensed milk touch...\u003cbr\u003ei love the interplay of notes...\u003cbr\u003esince im more of a tea guy and not a super big fan hindi style ouds it would not be one i would wear on the daily but as an experience i enjoy it quite a bit....\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Steven, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2016 Impressions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Thai Roast is peaking my interest, all that deep heart of fire, burning-no, charing-no, roasting resins and woods-yes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI want to pour it on , sit at a cafe and order a shish pipe , then sneakily pack it with loban lol\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis seams like the perfect starting point for an oud blend with other archaic oils.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Stephen, Dublin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"How? Just...how???\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Mark, Minneapolis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"More pick-me-up than Starbucks\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Deborah, NYC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It really does smell like Oliang!\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Pank, BBK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Brother, this is absolutely amazing! I had no idea Oud could smell so rich!\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Omar, Iran\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Thai Oud Oil,Oliang Thai Roast,Biodynamic Oud Oil,Organic Oud Oil\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44154971357409,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44154971390177,"sku":"","price":258.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12g · Full Tola","offer_id":44154971422945,"sku":"","price":930.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/files\/OliangThaiRoast2022.png?v=1731202219"},{"product_id":"sujanagar-2016-pure-bangladeshi-oud-oil-dehn-al-oudh","title":"Sujanagar 2016 : Milk Chocolate, Suede and Smooth Hay Bangladeshi Oud Oil","description":"Jungle : Sujanagar - Pabna District\u003cbr\u003eSpecies : Agallocha - Wild\u003cbr\u003eClass : Traditional Copper Deg and Bapkha\u003cbr\u003eProfile : Whiskey Distillation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Milk Chocolate and very smooth Hay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to custom distilling the majority of our own Oud oils, I'll also pick up unique stuff I find along the way. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSujanagar 2016 is one such example of a wild oil from a region of Bangladesh that we hardly ever have a chance of getting our hands on, as the vast majority of Bangladeshi woods and oils we see in the market are plantation stock, and from further north in the Sylhet region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis particular oil we found down in the Pabna District, with the oil hailing from Sujanagar, bordering the Pabma River - famous for its Elish fish (the National Fish of Bangladesh). We also picked up a few woods from the area, which at some point I'll work on getting up into the shop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn contrast to the heavier hay notes often found in the Sylhet area - Sujanagar 2016 has a warm and inviting Milk Chocolate Note.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a traditional Deg and Bapkha distillation, so expect some very light, albeit very smooth barnyard opening notes (I'd say this borders between a Brie and a Camembert on the fermentation, leaning more towards the Brie). It's the kind of opening that most Subcontinentals tell me has no barnyard and rather, they'd say is sweet. But Western and Asian noses may argue with that characterization, which is the only reason I mention it. Regardless of how we define it - it's not something to be scared of. It's quite pleasant and easy to wear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI wouldn't say there are any smoke notes to this oil, but there is a nice suede'ish leatheriness that is very comforting. As the weather is cooling at the time of listing - it's pairing perfectly with the cooler weather, so if you happen to live in a part of the world with more mild temperatures, I have a feeling this will perform marvelously on your skin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat I found really interesting about this oil is that after an hour or so into the wear, it transitions into a creamy, yet not overly sweet Milk Chocolate and very mild and smooth Hay note that is both warm and inviting. It's an \"I can't get my nose off my hand\" kinda yumminess.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWearing it reminds me of my youth, and the simple pleasures of drinking warms cups of cocoa in the Fall and Winter and early Spring months. Strangely enough, Sujanagar 2016 feels homely, conjuring images of my siblings and I in the kitchen with our folks, and cooking with our mom. For me it's more than just a pleasant smell, but that of warmth and family and love, and the innocence of childhood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith it's chocolately - cocoa undertones, the oil pairs wonderfully with Narcotic\/White Florals (Like Jasmine or Rose), as well as with spicier notes. Think Chai or Xocolotl and you'll be on the right path!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor a wild oil from a region we don't often get to experience, the price is just right - making it ideal for Daily Wears. This is a terribly good value to experience such warm and loving vibes. Be sure to grab a bottle or a full Tola of Sujanagar 2016 for your daily wear through the coming cooler months!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: SUJANAGAR Oud Oil,Bangladeshi Oud Oil,2016 Hindi Oud Oil","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44154972766433,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44154972799201,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44154972831969,"sku":"","price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12g · Full Tola","offer_id":44154972864737,"sku":"","price":1315.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.4293689973_ih4c_22251e66-bb0c-4c22-9006-54352707b72a.jpg?v=1698077342"},{"product_id":"zero-to-fifty-2018-ztf-an-unusual-sri-lankan-oud-pure-oud-oil","title":"Zero to Fifty 2018 : Yogurt, Ocean Breeze and Berries Sri Lankan Oud Oil","description":"Jungle : Sri Lanka, mixed region\u003cbr\u003eDistilled : May - August 2018\u003cbr\u003eWood : Gyrinops\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE IDEA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis was an unusual project. It yielded an unusual oil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe took a \"compound soaking\" approach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeveral lots of mixed region wood was divvied up into 6 evenly weighed portions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe soaked 1 lot for 50 days. One for 40 days. One for 30. One for 20. One for 10. And a final lot with no soak.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll 6 of those lots were then combined and distilled as a single batch. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt took the better part of 4 months to gather the material, soak, and then distill the oil - and what the experiment yielded has confounded everyone that has smelled the oil...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI launched this oil at the 2019 London Oud Fest, and it was a lot of fun seeing folks quirky faces and getting their feedback.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It's a Hindi!\" ...nope!\u003cbr\u003e\"It's a Laos!\" ...double nope!\u003cbr\u003e\"It's a Burmese!\" ...tripple nope!\u003cbr\u003eYou're getting colder and colder ;)\u003cbr\u003e\"It's a ... I give up, what the heck am I smelling!?\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(It's literally what everyone who smelled the oil said. haha)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd to their amazement - Sri Lanka!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis might be the most un-Sri Lankan Sri Lankan oil you've ever smelled.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDoes it have a barnyard opening? Yes, but no.\u003cbr\u003eIs it farm'y? Yes, but no.\u003cbr\u003eIs it cheesy? Yes, but no.\u003cbr\u003eSome tell me it’s a little fermentation - others tell me there is only a yogurty sweetness. It seems to reveal itself differently to different noses. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut is any of this negative or unpleasant - or even in the normal spectrum of \"too much\"? No. This is fermentation taken to a high art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZTF is all the best things you'll find in a Hindi or a Laos or a Burmese while being distinctively...different. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts complex. It's unusual. It's unexpected. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's nothing like what you'd expect from a Sri Lankan oil...which makes it everything you want from an artisan-distilled Sri Lankan Oud oil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEDIT - APRIL 2021 :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow that this oil has aged for several years, I feel the need to comment on how it’s been developing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the front end there is a soft, almost oceanic breeze over distant farmland. There’s a Berry note that has started to develop ... like a gentle chewiness underpinning the ocean breeze. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe complexity of this oil continues to amaze me as it continues to age and further develop. I can only imagine what a decade will do to it. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZTF is truly one of the overlooked gems in our current arsenal of aromatic treasures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Sri Lankan Oud Oil","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44155002781921,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44155002814689,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44155002847457,"sku":"","price":804.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.1848428118_iys8_b61fdf44-c267-4ef6-8fae-196a4f4b9e38.jpg?v=1698077778"},{"product_id":"lunglei-guf-2015-mizoram-oud-oil-pure-hindi-oud-oil-dehn-al-oudh","title":"Lunglei Guf 2015 : Toffee, Toasted Oak and Suede Mizoram Oud Oil","description":"Jungle : Lunglei, Mizoram - India\u003cbr\u003eClass : Wild Guf , Agallocha\u003cbr\u003eDistillation : 2015, Traditional Deg and Bapka, Wood-fired - First 12 hours of Distillation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is something for everyone here at Rising Phoenix ... oftentimes multiple somethings !\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLenglei 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).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLunglie 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-------\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI'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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this case, I'd like to introduce you to Guf.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWHAT IS GUF ?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuf is a type of formation that is similar to Char. For those that are not familiar with Char ...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChar 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuf is a highly sought out formation in Khaleeji\/Gulf markets for its resin density and very enjoyable scent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's rare to find woods from Mizoram, let alone oils produced from this specific type of formation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAgarwood 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBe sure to grab some and find out just why it's so highly beloved !\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e+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 !\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**NOTE - I added a few photos to illustrate how Guf is formed in farmed trees or induced in wild.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Lunglei Mizoram Guf,Pure 2015 Oud Oil","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44155014578401,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44155014611169,"sku":"","price":174.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44155014643937,"sku":"","price":510.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.3878634322_l24p.jpg?v=1698078110"},{"product_id":"sorong-red-lands-2022-west-papuan-live-tree-filaria-pure-oud-oil","title":"Sorong Red Lands 2022 : Stormy Incense Smoke, Ocean Breeze and Creamy Sweetness Papuan Oud Oil","description":"Jungle : Sorong, West Papua\u003cbr\u003eClass : Wild\u003cbr\u003eSpecies : Filaria, Live Tree\u003cbr\u003eDistillation : Copper, New Gen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSorong is the largest city of the Indonesian province of West Papua. The city is located on the western tip of the island of New Guinea with its only land borders being with Sorong Regency. It is the gateway to Indonesia’s Raja Ampat Islands, species rich coral reef islands in an area considered the heart of the world’s coral reef biodiversity. It also is the logistics hub for Indonesia’s thriving eastern oil and gas frontier.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe origin of Sorong’s name comes from the word Soren, which means “deep and wavy ocean” in the Biak language. The name was first used by the Biak-Numfor people who sailed to different islands before they finally decided to settle down in Raja Ampat Islands. When the Biak-Numfor people came to the place called “Daratan Maladum”, they decided to call it Soren. After centuries of contact with Chinese merchants, European missionaries, and people from Maluku and Sangihe-Talaud, the name underwent further change into Sorong.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA land of extensive rainforest - the region is famous for its red clay, giving Sorong its colloquial name of “The Red Lands.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABOUT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor those not familiar with the unique world of Ouds and Agarwoods - Papua and Papua New Guinea - two halves of the same island - yield some of the most unique Agarwoods which have produced some of the most beloved oils from Gyrinops and Filaria species. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost commonly - we see long dead Gyrinops trees recovered from mangroves and rivers down around Meroke. Even more prized are the live tree specimens - with the most distinctive oils being produced from Filaria. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs many are more familiar with Meroke in the South, or Jayapura almost directly North - few have experienced woods and oils from the Western Frontier of the island. In this case - Sorong, known as The Red Lands, for its famously cloths staining red clay. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith coral reefs and exciting coastal adventures that have made the small city a popular destination - the jungles surrounding the area are rich with natural resources and coveted Agarwood. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI’ve been mentioning in some of our new Indonesian oil listings about our newest team member. For the better part of 2 years we’ve been running test batches in his equipment, and now that he’s an official member of Rising Phoenix, I’ve outfitted him with new equipment to produce expressly for me. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is one of our test batches, produced in copper - New Gen style. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI don’t want to overhype this oil … but I DO want to impress just how unique it is. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor starters, you’ve heard me mention how some coastal oils will carry the scent of sea air and ocean breezes. As if the trees have inhaled deeply of the ocean air and stored those deep breaths and memories in their trunks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**This oil is rich with oceanic overtones 🥰\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe oil starts out kinda dark and stormy. Incense-laden wafts of gentle smoke - like the first moments of a chip on one of our Subitisms. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWoods from The Red Lands of Sorong are massively popular in the Chinese Market for their creamy sweetness. So popular - it’s quite hard to get your hands on any as they’ve been picking the area clean. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis creamy sweetness comes in to play here in a very unique way …\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhereas the front end of the oil is like a storm rolling in off the water - the backend of the oil is of the sun breaking through the clouds. It’s as of a piercing, bright white light shines off your wrist. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s a very unique experience - transitioning from dark and brooding, Smoke and incense - to a very clean, sweet, creamy whiteness. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSorong : Red Lands is a very unique experience. Filaria showcasing its creamy sweetness in a wonderous cacophony of dark clouds and blazing white light. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuantity is limited. Grab some while available!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Sorong Oud Oil,West Papuan Oud Oil","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44155014709473,"sku":"","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44155014742241,"sku":"","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44155014775009,"sku":"","price":670.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.4193240121_hfaa.jpg?v=1698078122"},{"product_id":"rdj-2020-nagaland-oud-rangapahar-dimapur-and-jalukie-co-distillation-pure-wild-hindi-oud-oil","title":"RDJ 2020 : Milk Tea, Cherries and Tobacco Nagaland Oud Oil","description":"Class : Wild\u003cbr\u003eJungles : Nagaland Jungles of Rangapahar, Dimapur, and Jalousie Co-distillation\u003cbr\u003eDistilled : June\/July 2020, Stainless - 7 Day Clean Non-Barnyard Soak - Hydrodistilled\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRangapahar, Dimapur, and Jalukie border on one another in the foothills of the Kalakass mountains of Nagaland, not from from Japvo Peak.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWas able to make a nice little batch of high grade oil exclusively from shavings of prime wild wood. Took some time to collect them, and then was able to juice them in June and July of 2020.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you've been following my work or writing, you know I'm a big fan of Tea notes in Oud oils. I find a LOT of terroire crossover in teas and agarwoods, and the oils we produce from them. When we manage to tease out tea notes from the woods ... it makes for one happy JK !\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur 2019 batch of Nagaland oil, Naganchi, has been a huge success due to the rich floral notes which Nagaland is often famous for. (Naganchi is even a key ingredient in 2020 Art and Olfaction Award Finalist \"Rasa\", by Pomare's Stolen Perfume)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContrasted agains RDJ - what we have here is a lightly floral milkiness - reminding me a bit of floral formosa Oolong teas with a malty, almost English Breakfast backbone with hints of cherries and tobacco. It's as if we made a batch of Formosa Milk Tea with a dash of Imperial English Breakfast, with wafts from the hookah bar next door lingering in the air. All we are missing is the Boba !\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you love Hindis - RDJ 2020 needs to be on your hit list !\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Rangapahar Agarwood,Dimapur Agarwood,Jalukie Agarwood,Codistillation","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44155019428065,"sku":"","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44155019460833,"sku":"","price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44155019493601,"sku":"","price":570.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.2692795077_c6qd.jpg?v=1698078210"},{"product_id":"trashigang-dzong-2019-pure-bhutanese-oud-oil-traditional-deg-series","title":"Trashigang Dzong 2019 : Distant Campsite Smoke, Alpine Raspberry and Juniper Bhutanese Oud Oil","description":"Jungle : Trashigang\u003cbr\u003eClass : Wild, Agallocha \u003cbr\u003eDistillation : Copper, Traditional wood-fired Deg and Bapkah - solely the first 12 hours of distillation\/1st Jal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOpens with a slightly smokey, yogurt'y sourness that reminds me a bit of memories from back when I was in Boy Scouts. I can't recall what exactly we were cooking that this scent reminds me of ... but it brings back memories of humid South Eastern forests, wisps of campfire, cream of wheat or those milky pudding cups that we used to bring with us when we needed something sweet in the night hours out sitting around the fire. It's not a sweet opening note, mind you - but it kinda makes my eyes want to roll back in my head with childhood memories of campfire cooking and snacks late at night as we told stories around the fire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe distant smokiness starts to abate after a few minutes and begins to give way to a tart fruitiness - almost like a raspberry note and hints of currants, without smelling purple or jammy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom here I get hours and hours of resin and alpine woodiness, like the tang from Juniper and Agarwood found in some masala incense from the region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrangely, in my mind if I combine all the phases and transitions I smell - it's almost like I'm smelling a bit of Tibetan Incense that's been dissected and stretched out over several hours. A little smokey on the front end, milkiness from malted cereal grains, hints of tart mountain berries, and woody resinous notes from Himalayan Juniper and High Altitude Agarwood that finishes off off with a sweet Oud resin note that’s easy peasy to love. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's not baryardy or farm'y, nor is it leathery or hay-like, like many Hindi's that we are more accustomed to. It's ... a tart, red Oud.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a pleasant, easy to wear oil with milky wispy smoke, a unique alpine raspberry note and hints of currants, layered over distant forests and prayers whispered in seclusion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Bhutan Oud Oil,Trashigang Oud Oil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly 1 available","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44155020017889,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44155019985121,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44155019952353,"sku":"","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.3181718865_bxol.jpg?v=1698078240"},{"product_id":"cyclops-2022-sentani-pengunungan-cycloops-mountain-jayapura-papua-pure-oud-oil-dehn-al-oudh","title":"Cyclops 2022 : Green, Milky Florals and Ocean Breeze Papuan Oud Oil","description":"Jungle : Sentani Pengunungan Cycloops Mountain - Jayapura, Papua\u003cbr\u003eClass : Wild, Incense Chips\u003cbr\u003eSpecies : Filaria, Live Tree\u003cbr\u003eDistillation : Copper, New Gen - September 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an oil with interesting provinence ...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Pandemic was hard on all of us, but hit Indonesia especially hard - with incredibly harsh lockdowns and restrictions on moving about. Something, as you can imagine, that would hamper business a little bit - especially one in a country so dependent on it's ties to its natural resources. But when you can't travel in or out of cities ...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI've mentioned previously that I have a new distillation partnership in Indonesia that I've been cultivating since a little before the shenanigans of 2020 started. My new distillation team member was working previously for a Gulf operation before becoming a full-time member of Rising Phoenix, and with it came a lot of interesting connections. One such connection was with the People's Representative Council of Jayapura. The Head of the Council being one of his clients.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWell, when it rains, it rains on all of us - and this Council Head was pushing through some tough times with the lockdowns. This is how we came in to this batch of wood we used to produce this oil ... \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSentani is a highly restricted area under close government regulation - and we were able to acquire this batch of wood from Cycloops Mountain directly from the very person in charge of the area. Pretty cool, eh?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABOUT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor those not familiar with the unique world of Ouds and Agarwoods - Papua and Papua New Guinea - two halves of the same island - yield some of the most unique Agarwoods which have produced some of the most beloved oils from Gyrinops and Filaria species. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost commonly - we see long dead Gyrinops trees recovered from mangroves and rivers down around Meroke. Even more prized are the live tree specimens - with the most distinctive oils being produced from Filaria. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs many are more familiar with Meroke in the South, or Jayapura almost directly North - few have experienced woods and oils from the areas on the outer banks of Jayapura - let alone from the protected area of Sentani.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI’ve been mentioning in some of our new Indonesian oil listings about our newest team member. For the better part of 3 years we’ve been running test batches in his equipment, and now that he’s an official member of Rising Phoenix, I’ve outfitted him with new equipment to produce expressly for me. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou've probably seen some of the new New Gen Sandalwoods I've been releasing - the Imperial Series. These are produced in our new vacuum distillation equipment. Needless to say, they are excellent - and soon I'll begin releasing some of the Ouds we've been working on using that equipment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is one of our test batches, produced in copper - New Gen style, before we began firing up the new set up.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI don’t want to overhype this oil … but I DO want to impress just how unique it is. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor starters, you’ve heard me mention how some coastal oils will carry the scent of sea air and ocean breezes. As if the trees have inhaled deeply of the ocean air and stored those deep breaths and memories in their trunks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**This oil is rich with oceanic overtones 🥰\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is also a creamy sweetness - not buttery - but definitely a milkiness with sweet floral overtones that'll perk you up with every inhalation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough the oil settled into a deep burgundy red color - it started out Green - and there is a green tone to the scent of this oil that I think pervades it in its entirety.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's incensy, maybe even a little spicy. And that scent of Filaria Resin in the drydown is to die for!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you love that scent of rare Green Papuan Agarwood - you'll love Cyclops 2022. It's like a hit of Green Papuan on one of our Subitisms ... Green, Milky, Floral, Incensy, Resinous Filaria Oudy Goodness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuantity is limited. Grab some while available!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Sentani Cyclops Oud Oil,Jayapura Oud Oil,Filaria Oud Oil","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44155021132001,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44155021164769,"sku":"","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44155021197537,"sku":"","price":790.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.4447058523_k7ap.jpg?v=1698078257"},{"product_id":"ngengpui-1936-ateek-oud-oil","title":"Ngengpui Ateek 1936 : Varnish, Pipe Tobacco and Saddle Leather Mizoram Oud Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003eNgengpui Mizoram 1936 - Early 20th Century Pure Hindi Oud Oil - 88 Year Old Dehn al Oudh - Ateek Series - 10 Year Commemorative Anniversary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJungle : Ngengpui, Lawngtlai District, Mizoram - India - from what is today the Ngengpui Wildlife Preserve\u003cbr\u003eSpecies : Agallocha\u003cbr\u003eClass : Wild - a single, ancient tree - exact age unknown, but \"centuries old\"\u003cbr\u003eDistillation : Traditional, Wood-fired Copper Deg and Bapkah - Collection of First 3 Days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough I started Rising Phoenix in 2011 with a launch of alcohol-based fragrances - 2014 is when the company launched in it's current format here on Etsy, just before the Christmas season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs such, 2024 is a 10-Year Anniversary, of sorts, and I wanted to launch a few extra special oils as we gear up for the holiday season and our unofficial 10 Year Commemoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow for a real doosy ... a pure pre-World War II Oud oil from 1936 Mizoram !!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a relic distilled during the early 20th Century 😱 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis oil is a unique historical relic that I acquired directly from the distillation family that produced it in 1936. I was lucky in that they still had some of the distillation details, which I included above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have several of my own operations in various locations, and my Indian operation has become finely tuned at connecting with old old family operations, or their descendants, in the case that the operation is no longer functional. It's gotten to a point that they are now seeking US out, which is great news for all of you. Lots of cool relics to find their way into the shop for years to come. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a country like India with such a long history of harvesting and oil production, it's amazing some of these historical finds from decades, even centuries past, that I've been able to be adding to the growing collection. It almost feels like an archaeological find !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Ateek” - for those wondering, our English word for Antique has it’s roots in this word, which is the same word in both Arabic and Hebrew. It means ooooold ... a fitting moniker for this rare gem of an oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegardless of the specific geo-location, it’s not often we get an uncut family heirloom that is 88 years old and counting. From just before the turn of the 19th to 20th centuries, no less. A Victorian Oud !!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust consider for a moment how a good bottle of Scotch is valued. 16-18 years old is already getting rare. 20-25 years old, and maybe a fortunate few will get themselves a bottle. 30 years old? 50? Usually fewer than 100 bottles will be sold world wide. And to find an 80+ year old bottle - you could have a down payment on a house! A nearly 100 year old bottle might buy a neighborhood of them !!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI only mention this to emphasize just how rare it is to find an oil like this made available to the public, at a price that is less than a really old bottle of whiskey - and at a price tag far below what you'd expect on a dram of a bottle that old. These are historical relics, juiced from ancient trees, at a time when all the best wood would have been tossed into the pot to make the richest, most excellent oils that simply are not possible to reproduce today in any kind of scalable capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SCENT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular oil was distilled from a single ancient tree harvested in 1936 from what is now the Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary, which is one of the important wildlife sanctuaries in Mizoram. This sanctuary covers an area of about 120 odd square kilometers. The Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary covers a dense virgin forest and is home to many wildlife animals, such as tigers, langurs, elephants, common clouded leopard, gaur, barking deer, sambar, rhesus macaque, wild boar, leaf monkey, hoolock gibbon, and many more. Here you will also find a variety of birds including the national bird of India, the peacock pheasant, as well as imperial pigeons, and hornbills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is situated at an elevation ranging from 200 meters to about 1200 meters above sea level with virgin sub - tropical evergreen vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated at 296 kilometers away from Aizawl in the southern part of Mizoram, the wildlife sanctuary is also close to Indo – Myanmar and Indo – Bangladesh borders, having rich biodiversity. As such, you may even find hints of Bangladeshi and Burmese nuances in the oil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet me start by saying - there's not a whole lot of information to be found out there on Mizoram Agarwoods, as the old stock trees were largely harvested centuries ago to satiate the markets and Sultans of the Middle East. Finding historical relics like this is a genuine treat !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs one would hope, this oil smells ... ATEEK. It reeks of ancient awesomeness. Timeless old trees in primeval forests. Scents from another Time. Whispers of history long past. Yet it's surprisingly vibrant and lively, I presume because this was the first 3 days of distillation that was collected and reserved. Those first few days usually contain the most lively and zesty sesquiterpenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong before Cambodia became famous for Agarwood - or Laos or Malinau or Sri Lanka, for that matter - even before magjestic Manipur - Mizoram reigned as Sultan. The most beloved and sought-after woods in the Gulf market of of the 18th and 19th centuries came from Mizoram. Imagine having the chance to smell an oil from the tail end of the heydey of Mizo production, and from an ancient forest, at that !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scent on this is just gorgeous, and if you’ve been following my work, you know that these old traditionally-produced oils would have likely been made from the best grades of wood and fermented for some various time. Much like whiskey, the bite found in young productions fades and develops in to something that only Father Time can meld. You can smell the Age and Character in this oil in a manner unheard of in youthful juice, making these old Ateek oils worth more than their weights in gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidden within the ancient depths of it's orange-golden hue, you may find hints of Varnish, Golden Pipe Tobacco, Horse Saddles and gently Tanned Leather, and whispers of Oud Smoke. There's also an almost milky yogurtiness to it, which to my nose almost smells edible. I mentioned Vanish, and if you know anything about my personal tastes, I absolutely ADORE oils with that Varnish note. Like freshly laquered wood floors ...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI wouldn't call this oil citrusy, but I detect hints of what almost smells like what we'd call Qing Pi in Chinese medicine - Aged Bitter Orange - floating atop the merest hint of smoke.  It also reminds me a bit of a nice steep of Assam Tea, devoid of any sugar or sweetness, on a cold Winter's day. Brisk !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt goes without saying that these old traditional Hindis smell quite different in different weather. On a cool and dry day, it may smell more Tea-like. On a hot and humid day (and I loooove wearing Hindis in the heat and humidity) - it takes on an entirely different character that showcases more Leather and Tobacco. I mention meerly to remind you, to experiment wearing them in different seasons. You'll definitely experience some shifts in personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI usually don't gender any of my oils or Ouds, but I'd say this particular oil leans more masculine. It's brauny and shirtless and hairy-chested, and I fricken love it. If you love Testosterone, you'll love 1936 Ngengpui Ateek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese kinds of ancient scents are hard to be replicated. Time and phenomenal raw materials are the only way to produce this kind of textural scent. If you’ve ever tried 50+ year old Scotch - you’ll have an inkling what I’m talking about. Now imagine an additional 33 years of maturing and you've got an idea of just how delectable this oil is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1936 Ngengpui Ateek is an oil for the archives - a centerpiece on your trophy shelf. 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Look at everything we've since inspired !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs such, 2024 is a 10 Year Anniversary, of sorts, and I wanted to launch a few extra special oils as we gear up for the holiday season and our unofficial 10 Year Commemoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow for a real doosy ... a pre-Independence pure Oud oil from 1899 !!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a relic distilled during the 19th Century 😱 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have several oils from the 1800's that at some point I'll get up into the shop. This is the first, and \"youngest\" of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis oil is a unique historical relic that I acquired directly from the distillation family that produced it in 1899. I was lucky in that they still had some of the distillation details, which I included above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have several of my own operations in various locations, and my Indian operation has become finely tuned at connecting with *old old* family operations, or their descendants, in the case that the operation is no longer functional. It's gotten to a point that they are now seeking US out, which is great news for all of you. Lots of cool relics to find their way into the shop for years to come. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a country like India with such a long history of harvesting and oil production, it's amazing some of these historical finds from decades, even centuries past, that I've been able to be adding to the growing collection. It almost feels like an archaeological find !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Ateek” - for those wondering, our English word for Antique has it’s roots in this word, which is the same word in both Arabic and Hebrew. 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So it's quite a rare convenience being able to even be able to sample an oil of this caliber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually these rare finds are vaulted in VIP circles where the opportunity to purchase them is by invitation only, and at that - at prices manifoldly higher than what I offer them for. I know of two such VIP vaults, specifically - and I say this with confidence as I have a few customers in that echelon that have told me quite a few stories ... and prices - with the added burden of minimum quantity thresholds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI only mention this to emphasize just how rare it is to find an oil like this made available to the public, at a price that is less than a really old bottle of whiskey - and at a price tag far below what you'd expect on a dram of a bottle that old. These are historical relics, juiced from ancient trees, at a time when all the best wood would have been tossed into the pot to make the richest, most excellent oils that simply are not possible to reproduce today in any kind of scalable capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy Ateek Series collection of oils are curated by me, and are mine, and mine alone. They are not available anywhere else, and your access to them is exclusively through Rising Phoenix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SCENT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst and foremost, I want to say that this oil smells ... ATEEK. It reeks of ancient awesomeness. Timeless old trees in primeval forests. Scents from another Time. Whispers of history long past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong before Cambodia became famous for Agarwood - or Laos or Malinau or Sri Lanka, for that matter - Manipur reigned as King. The most beloved and sought-after woods in the Gulf market came from Manipur. Imagine having the chance to smell an oil from the heydey of Manipuri production !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scent on this is just gorgeous, and if you’ve been following my work, you know that these old traditionally-produced oils would have likely been made from the best grades of wood and fermented for some time, which, much like whiskey, the bite found in young productions fades and develops in to something that only Father Time can conjure. You can smell the Age and Character in this oil in a manner unheard of in youthful juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidden within the ancient depths, you may find hints of Preserved Cherries, Pipe Tobacco, Fortified Portuguese Liquors, and whispers of Ripe Summer Berries. There's an almost milkiness to it, like a Taiwanese Milk Tea made from the tender young leaves of ancient wild Manipuri tea trees. I wouldn't call this oil citrusy, but I also detect hints of what almost smells like lemon rind, floating atop the merest hint of smoke. To say it's an adventure to wear is an understatement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese kinds of ancient scents are hard to be duplicated. Time and phenomenal raw materials are the only way to produce this kind of textural scent. If you’ve ever tried 50+ year old Scotch - you’ll have an inkling what I’m talking about. Now imagine an additional 75 years of maturing and you've got an idea of just how delectable this oil is. Time is the 5th Dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1899 Tamenglong Ateek is an oil for the archives - a centerpiece on your trophy shelf. I imagine for those of you that like to commemorate special occasions with special scents, you'll want to swipe Tamenglong Ateek. 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