{"title":"Grounding Oud Oils","description":"\u003cp\u003eTraditional distillations tend to move downward — anchoring, settling and calming. In Chinese Medicine, \"Anchor, Settle and Calm\" is an actual class of medicinals, and these Oud Oils have that same effect. If you're too often stuck in your head, start here.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jiribam-guf-2006-vinage-pure-hindi-manipuri-oud-oil-dehn-al-oudh-indian-oud-oil-manipur-agarwood-oil","title":"Jiribam Guf 2006 : Peated Whiskey, Bitter Cocoa, Smoked Black Tea and Dark Berries Manipuri Oud Oil","description":"Jungle : Jiribam - Manipur\u003cbr\u003eSpecies : Agallocha, Guf - Wild\u003cbr\u003eClass : Traditional Copper Deg and Bapkha - Wood Fired - Distilled exclusively from Guf\u003cbr\u003eProfile : Whiskey Distillation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Bitter Cocoa and Musk - Lightly Smoked Black Tea Notes - Stone Fruits and Dark Berries - Hints of Spice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough Jiribam is located in North Western Manipur, it's geographical location is at an intersecting point of Manipur, Southern Assam, and Eastern Sylhet, Bangladesh. I find terroir notes in Jiribam that share some commonalities to all of these regions, which also makes it a bit unique and distinctive from each of them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis oil was distilled back in 2006, so it's got some good age on it - which also makes it a bit of a rare oil. We found and acquired this particular oil while meeting with one of our wood contacts from the region. It's deep, rich, and as is increasingly the rarer case - genuinely wild. It also has a distinctive and unique scent ... more on that in a moment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA NOTE OF OBSERVATION BETWEEN NEW GEN AND TRADITIONALLY DISTILLED OILS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lot of Western and Far Eastern clients these days are looking for oils that are active mind buzzers - usually a class of oils that are termed \"New Gen\", as it is more of a modern distillation style for Ouds. These types of distillations have clean soaks, and are often devoid of any fermentation, with lower yields and smelling very \"clean\". \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow, in contrast to the Upward Moving\/Mind Buzz of New Gens - Traditional Distillations tend to be very Grounding and Calming. Traditional distillations will have a more Downward Action\/Movement - helping to \"Anchor, Settle, and Calm\" one's mood (I put in quotes as Anchor, Settle, and Calm is an actual class of Medicinals in Chinese Medicine, of which I am a licensed practitioner here in the US).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSO - if you happen to need a little Grounding or are \"too often stuck in your head\" - I might suggest checking more traditionally-distilled Oud oils, of which I have been working to expand the selection of here at Rising Phoenix. These old-world distillations are potent, rich - and most importantly - very Grounding and Calming to one's mood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs I had previously mentioned, Jiribam is located in a unique geographical location, lending Terroir Notes found in Southern Assamese, Bangladeshi Sylheti, and other Manipuri Oils. And even though there is some terroir crossover - this also lends to some distinctiveness. Add to that, also - this particular oil was distilled exclusively from Guf - a particular formation formed from damage on the surface of the trees. Guf is beloved for it's rich - and often very resinous - formations, and Guf Oils are not something I see frequently in the market. Terms like Seufi are better recognized - however it's quite rare to find pure Seufi distillations (of which I offer several pure Seufi's here in the shop). I am increasingly known for my growing collection of unique and unusual specimens - and Jiribam Guf 2006 is not exception.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI've been very fortunate to offer several Guf distillations here in the shop now, and everyone seems to be warmly embracing them for their distinctive scents. I also have several Char distillations - something worth browsing in the shop for, as they are as equally distinctive as Guf oil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs this is a traditionally distilled oil - expect some very smooth and light fermentation in the form of some Hay Notes. On JK's Fermentation Scale, I'd place Jiribam 2006 as a Brie. Light, smooth, buttery fermentation. Not something to be afraid of, by any means. And the scent! OMG the scent !! This oil has become quite a popular pick.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis oil is soooo much more than Hay. It's dark and complex in all the right ways.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI've recently loaded in Sujanagar 2016 - which has a lovely Milk Chocolaty\/Cocoa-ness to it. It smells like fond family memories and warm hugs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJiribam Guf 2006, on the other hand, is Bitter Cocoa and Musk, with some Black Tea Notes and Berries and Hints of Spice. If Sujanagar is Chocolate Mousse - Jiribam Guf is Molten Flourless Chocolate Cake.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Bitter Cocoa is interesting. It reminds me of the dark Ghanese Chocolates the Japanese are so fond of. Not sweet, but with a rounded Bitterness that is much easier on the palate than \"Bitter Dark Chocolate\" we find here in the US. I find the chocolate note here to be very dense - almost like a lightly sweetened flourless chocolate cake. Rich and mouthwatering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea notes are some of my faves in Oud Oils, and I find some whispers of lightly smoked black breakfast teas - malty and rich, with stone fruits and hints of dark berries and tea-nuances.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost interestingly - my better half is Japanese, and Asian Noses tend to be really sensitive to any level of fermentation. I mention this because ... she's usually not too fond of when I wear *Traditional* Hindi's - but when I wear Jiribam Guf - she always perks up and asks, \"IS THAT MOOSK (Musk) !??!\" I can't help but crack up - especially as she asks in a very positively inquisitive tone. For whatever reason, she loves how this oil smells on me, as the bitter cocoa'y muskiness she finds very appealing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe photo I chose for Jiribam Guf reminded me of the yellow skins of Cocoa Pods 🥰 and I'd say it very much encapsulates the character of this oil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI'll also mention Jiribam Guf pairs wonderfully with Narcotic\/White Florals, Spice Notes, and Sweet Resins. Some Rose in here would be 💪🏼\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePriced very friendly, especially for a wild oil with nearly 2 decades of aging on it - this makes for a perfect Daily Wear - and doubles as an excellent pick for special occasions. Consider picking up a Tola to keep you warm and lovable through the coming cooler months.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Jiribam Guf Oud Oil,Manipuri Oud Oil,Hindi Oud Oil,Indian Oud Oil,Pure Oud Oil,Traditional Oud Oil,Agallocha","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44154935673057,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44154935705825,"sku":"","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44154935738593,"sku":"","price":510.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12g · Full Tola","offer_id":44154935771361,"sku":"","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.5063506195_7s8d.jpg?v=1698076336"},{"product_id":"jiribam-incenze-2019-manipuri-hindi-pure-indian-oud-oil-traditional-deg-series","title":"Jiribam Incenze 2019 : Sweet Incense Smoke and Resin Manipuri Oud Oil","description":"Jungle : Jiribam, Manipur - India\u003cbr\u003eClass : Wild Agallocha, Incense Grade Chips\u003cbr\u003e*Single Wild Tree Distillation \u003cbr\u003eDistillation : Copper, Traditional Wood-fired Deg and Bapkah - solely the first 12 hours of distillation\/1st Jal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow this is a real gem ... one that I’ve shelved and has been awaiting the right time to emerge. Distilled in 2019, perfectly incense’y like those first moments of a Jiribam chip on charcoal. This oil is a real delight! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJiribam Incenze is an unfermented traditional copper Deg and Bapka, wood fire-distilled oil - and it is oh-so pleasant on the nose!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lot of folks have somehow been scared off traditionally distilled Deg and Bapka oils, or Hindi’s in general, as I think folks fear any potential offputting notes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe good news is - not all Hindis are fermented, and even when they are, they can have a depth and character that most other oils simply won’t have. Especially with years of age on them, in much the same way that wines will mellow with age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the character strengths of traditional oils cooked meticulously over wood fires is that there is a variable temp from the wood (as opposed to steady, consistent heat from gas). Anyone who cooks understands how wood-fire cooked foods have a depth and complexity of flavor that is unmatched by other methods. The same can be said of any well-made traditional oil ... the key here being properly made!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe scent on this is just gorgeous, and if you’ve been following my work, you know I break down Incense notes into 2 categories :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Incense Character - which can include anything that smells incenses’y or resinous, but not necessarily smokey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. Smoke - like incense smoke from a Japanese-style Senkoh stick, or smoke from a chip on charcoal or a Subitism. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love both categories, but I personally really love Incense Smoke in oils - and Jiribam Incenze is rich in those sweetly Smokey first moments of a chip on charcoal 🥰🫶🏼\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you're a whiskey lover, we'd call this a light to medium peated, with sweet wood notes and hints of fruit and flowers, layered over rich resin and incense woods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you love the scent of rich, resin dense wood on charcoal - you will absolutely LOVE Jiribam Incenze. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome tropical florals and fruits peek out through the smoke and resin - but the overall character will leave you wafting through high grade Manipuri smoke and resin 🥰🎉\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall, high grade batch made from incense chips from a single tree.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an oil that punches way above it's price. Highly recommend grabbing some while it's available!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Jiribam Oud,Single Wild Manipuri Tree Distillation","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44154938163425,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44154938196193,"sku":"","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44154938228961,"sku":"","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6g · Half Tola","offer_id":44154938261729,"sku":"","price":990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12g · Full Tola","offer_id":44154938294497,"sku":"","price":1785.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.4990654192_lpyg.jpg?v=1698076365"},{"product_id":"mokokchung-ateek-1941-pure-nagaland-hindi-oud-dehn-al-oudh-ateek-series","title":"Mokokchung Ateek 1941 : Incense Smoke and Fruity Florals Nagaland Oud Oil","description":"Jungle : Mokokchung, Nagaland - India\u003cbr\u003eClass : Wild - a single, ancient tree - exact age unknown, but \"centuries old\"\u003cbr\u003eDistillation : Traditional Copper Deg and Bapkah, 1st 12-hour Pull\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo if you are really astute, you've noticed I have another 1941 batch of oil in the shop from Mokokchung, Nagaland (my Naga Ateek 1941). This is indeed from the same distillation family, distilled the same year, from a different single ancient tree.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhereas 1941 Naga Ateek is hints of smoke wrapped about a deeply fruity hooka bar tobacco - Mokokchung Ateek is hints of fruit hiding inside a blazing charcoal chip. I get hours and hours of incense smoke from this beast, and it's glorious. More on that shortly ...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a relic distilled during the last World War 😱 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis oil is a unique historical relic that I acquired directly from the distillation family that produced it in 1941. I was lucky in that they still had some of the distillation details, which I included above.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegardless of the specific geo-location, it’s not often we get an uncut family heirloom that is 82 years old and counting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI only mention this to emphasize just how rare it is to find an oil like this made available to the public, and 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSecondly - Nagaland is known for delightful florals, and although this oil does have some beautiful fruity\/floral notes on the front end- the real joy of this oil is the dense incense smoke.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe scent on this is just gorgeous, and if you’ve been following my work, you know I break down Incense notes into 2 categories :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Incense Character - which can include anything that smells incenses’y or resinous, but not necessarily smokey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. Smoke - like incense smoke from a Japanese-style Senkoh stick, or smoke from a chip on charcoal or a Subitism. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love both categories, but I personally really love Incense Smoke in oils - and Mokokchung Ateek is RICH in thick incense smoke like billowing wafts from a thick chip on charcoal 🥰\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou'll notice the artwork I have for this oil, and I'd say it's spot on for the scent. Kinda reddish purple florals layered over the orange burn from the charcoal, and thick, dense smoke permeating your nostrils.🫶🏼\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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 30 years of maturing and you've got an idea of just how delectable this oil is.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMokokchung Ateek 1941 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. For those that do, your future will hold thick incense'y Nagaland smoke from Mokokchung Ateek gracing your memories for years to come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Single Tree Traditional Deg and Bapka,Mokokchung Nagaland Hindi Oud Oil,Dehn al Oudh,Pure Ateek Oud Oil","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.1g · V-Vial","offer_id":44154943963361,"sku":"","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.3g · V-Vial","offer_id":44154943996129,"sku":"","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.5g · V-Vial","offer_id":44154944028897,"sku":"","price":877.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · V-Vial","offer_id":44154944061665,"sku":"","price":1525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5g · V-Vial","offer_id":44154944094433,"sku":"","price":2275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44154944127201,"sku":"","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.5039326335_9vcq.jpg?v=1698076457"},{"product_id":"3-kings-2022-filippino-sri-lankan-indian-co-distilled-pure-oud-oil","title":"3 Kings 2022 : Rich Umami, Pastoral Hay and Cumingiana Florals Co-Distilled Oud Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003eJungles : Co-Distillation of :\u003cbr\u003e-Philippines (Leyte, Bicol, and Mindanao)\u003cbr\u003e-Sri Lankan (Adam)\u003cbr\u003e-Hindi (Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClass : Wild, Premium Shavings and Broken Chips\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDistillation : 7 Day Clean Soak, 14 Day Run - Stainless over Gas, January 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is another unicorn. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI’ve mentioned previously that for the past few years, I’ve had a dedicated employee who finds some unique stuff for me traveling across India - who also distills some unique stuff for me. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo I pick up a lot of stuff we find along the way. Which begs the question - what to do when you have small batches of shavings and chips, but it’s not quite enough to run a single distillation? Combine them, of course!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a batch we produced back in January of 2022 from an amalgamation of shavings and chips from 7 different locations in 3 different countries - detailed above. Highly unique and probably not something we could replicate due to the uniqueness of the mix we put together. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTook me 2 years to gather the materials for this little project, and now that it’s got more than a year of aging on it - I think it’s ready to hit the streets. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the 5th Filippino oil I’ve offered. \u003cbr\u003e2 New Gens (Adobo Leyte \u0026amp; Tandaya Leyte)\u003cbr\u003e2 Traditionals (Kakawit \u0026amp; Manila)\u003cbr\u003eAnd now - the first Co-Distillation 💪🏼\u003cbr\u003e5 Unicorns 🦄 and counting …\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf we’re being honest - I’m having a little trouble pegging this one down. When you smell it - you’ll understand what I mean …\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmelling from the bottle - I think you’d be fooled into thinking it’s a Hindi. The light pastoral scent of Hay and light fermentation leading you to think it’s a pure Indian Oud oil. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen comes the swipe. Wait. It’s not a Hindi. 🧐 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s a potent oil. Can tell as much from the strong scent from the bottle. Very Royal smelling and feeling, if ever there were such a thing. It’s an enveloping scent - one that kinda makes my eyes want to roll back in my head. Less of a mind zinger and more of a rooting my feet a mile down in the ground kinda oil. Makes me feel like one of those Maoi Heads on Easter Island. Meditative. Zen-like. Buddha’s Breath kinda stuff. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOpens up Smelling like the Philippines, although I wouldn’t say it smells of any singular place. Smells more Expansive than that. That rich, Cumingiana floral scent that’s a little reminiscent of old Cambodi. There’s 1 King. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe oil continues to develop, and I can’t quite place if it smells like a Silani Gyrinops - or an Indian Agallocha. It smells like both. It smells like neither. Alternating and morphing from one to the other. The 2nd and 3rd Kings sitting for a conversation over tea. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf Hindis are the Kings of Agarwood - Sri Lankans are the Jewel in their Crown. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe floral tone of the Filippino Cumingiana combines nicely with the oceanic vibe from the Silani. That oceanic Silani tone melds beautifully into that deep, sweet Hay and Amber from the Hindi. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3 Kings. Check Mate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: CoDistillation :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilipino Oud\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSri Lankan Oud\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndian Oud\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44154948059361,"sku":"","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44154948092129,"sku":"","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44154948124897,"sku":"","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.4828687333_rwpd.jpg?v=1698076565"},{"product_id":"ant-teek-2016-pure-malaysian-ant-wood-oud-oil-pure-dehn-al-oudh-ateek-series","title":"Ant-teek 2016 : Purple Florals, Concord Grape, Kudzu Flowers, Antique Parchment and Lacquered Mahogany Malaysian Ant Wood Oud Oil","description":"Jungle : Peninsular Malaysia\u003cbr\u003eClass : Wild, Incense-grade Ant Wood\u003cbr\u003eDistillation : Copper, New Gen\/Chinese Market\u003cbr\u003eSpecies : Wild Beccariana, Malaccensis and Hirta\/Candan Co-Distillation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter the success of my Terengganu Ant a year or so ago, and the successes of my Tiger King series - customers have been asking for another pure Ant Wood distillation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor those new to the game, you might be wondering ... \"What is Ant Wood?\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a good deal of the market servicing the Western and Middle Eastern clientele is coming from an Islamic perspective - most of the woods we see are of particular types. By this I mean that certain types of woods are generally not seen in our market over on this side of the world, but are favored more over in the Far East - in the Asian markets of China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat kinds of woods am I referring to? Woods like Kyara\/Kynam, Soil\/Clay woods, and particular insect formations - like Ant Woods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy is that?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally for a few reasons ...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first is the most obvious - price. The Asian market is generally willing to pay higher prices for certain types of formations that they consider special, having either a superior scent characteristic - or a more nuanced one.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnother obvious reason is direct heat vs. indirect heat - referring to the Arab's preference for charcoal heating vs an indirect method like electric, or burying charcoal in rice ash - like that used in a Kodo session. Some types of woods are best not enjoyed on Charcoal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is meaningful in a few ways ...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirstly - delicate woods require delicate heat. Tossing on charcoal generally means you'll miss out on the nuance - and favor just the resin notes that tolerate the higher heat. Enjoying really expensive woods in this way means you'll miss out on what makes them expensive - the nuances.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe second thing here is that many of these other types of formations are more temp sensitive, in part due to how their particular formation forms - but also because many of these other types of formations tend to be thinner formations. In particular here - are Ant wood formations, like which we used to produce this oil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnt formations tend to be thin formations made by the tree responding to ant colonies burrowing into the trunk wood. You read that correctly - the infected wood used in this distillation is formed by a particular insect - the ant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnt woods aren't often seen in Arab shops in the Gulf. In fact - I almost exclusively see them spoken of and offered in Asian circles, where they have a particular taste for their delicate sweetness. Ant wood is ideally enjoyed on delicate, indirect heat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough most distillations will likely have a little Ant or Insect Wood tossed in the pot as wood is being added indiscriminately - rarely do we see single batch distillations made SOLELY from Ant. Our first oil, Terengganu Ant was a big success and sold out quickly. As I am currently in the process of collecting enough suitable Ant Wood to run a second batch - I have a vintage batch of very unique Ant Wood oil that I present to you, distilled a few years back. I present to you, Ant-teek 2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABOUT ANT-TEEK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the name implies - this oil smells ancient. Or as we've come to be calling vintage batches from 2000 or earlier, \"Ateek\", after the Arabic word for Antique or Old. This oil smells like an ancient library. More on that in a moment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst, a little history on this oil ...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI have a few distillers I work with in West Malaysia, and some of my own equipment and operation in East Malaysia. This particular oil was distilled by the same guy I work with to produce my Tiger King Series and several other West Malaysian oils I've offered over the years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis particular guy and his brother took over their Dad's operation when he retired. You should see some of the stuff he had in his inventory. OMG. But I digress ... I work with both brothers - and although they are brothers - they have their own individual operations. One brother deals solely with wood, and the other deals with woods, and also distills and makes beads. It's this brother that I tend to work and collaborate with, and we've been working together for quite a few years at this point. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe oils he produces for me are custom productions - hence the Tiger King Series. He also distilled Terengganu Ant and Ipoh Strawberry for me. As I've been wanting to make another Ant distillation, and it takes quite some time to collect suitable material and some quantity of it to juice, he offered me an oil he shelved that he had originally produced for the Chinese Market back in 2016. Just a few Tolas of exceptional quality that for whatever reason, he kept. I imagine when you smell it you'll understand why he kept it. haha But, since we are currently collecting woods, and it takes longer these days than it used to, he offered this vintage oil to me to hold me over.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDistilled in the style that has come to be known as a New Gen style - but not quite the same. New Gens tend to be really Top Note rich, and although this oil will punch you in the face with it's Top Notes - it's the sheer depth of the scent that makes this oil truly unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat I can't figure out is - does the oil smell like this because it has nearly a decade of aging on it, and this is what all my New Gens will smell like 8 or 10 years out - or was this oil unique to begin with? Whatever the case ... it's a winner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs mentioned previously - imagine the scent of an old library. Ancient hand-written works of art and hand-bound leather books housing sweet, vanillic parchment pages filled with the histories and stories of long past.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou stop to thumb through a book, cracking it open and breathing deeply - that scent that only old books have - like vanilla and spice - greet your curiosity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs you browse endless rows of lovingly worn Teak and Mahogany shelves, you marvel at the worn polished and lacquered wood floors worn smooth by centuries of book worm's feet browsing the isles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWafts of varnish and stone catch your nose as the heat from your expedition gently warms the air.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mix of Beccariana, Malaccensis, and Hirta no doubt impact this unique scent, either. The oil has a Purple tone to it - likely from the Beccariana - like wafts of Concord Grapes and Kudzu Flower Jelly ... delicacies both in Japan and here in the Southern US. Rich Asian Spice from the Hirta that'll pleasantly tickle your nose. Rounding off with that hit of sweet, syrupy Malaysian Malaccensis Oud resin that'll anchor your feet back down to the ground after your head has been in the clouds from the opening. It's an experience that is both exhilerating and meditative.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis oil smells ancient. The Ant Woods used must have come from quite old trees, because you can almost smell the centuries of intelligence locked into them. And knowing the stocks he had access to from his father's archives of inventory all those years ago - I have no doubt this unique oil was produced from ancient trees. You can really smell it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a special oil, not just because of the caress of age, nor due solely to it's unique production from Ant Woods ... this oil is different. You'll understand what I mean when you smell it. I can only hope that some of the New Gens I've been producing will settle into something like we have here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnt-teek 2016 is a true Ateek Gem - ancient Ant Wood that'll delight your senses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall-batch vintage production. Quantity is limited - I imagine this will sell quickly like my previous Terengganu Ant distillation. This oil punches way above it's price - Grab some while available !\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: West Malaysian Ant Wood Oud Oil","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44154949599457,"sku":"","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44154949632225,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44154949664993,"sku":"","price":890.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.4447118259_nhy6.jpg?v=1698076620"},{"product_id":"krishnai-char-2016-pure-hindi-oud-oil","title":"Krishnai Char 2016 : Roasted Cacao, Peated Whisky and Molasses Hindi Oud Oil","description":"Jungle : Krishnai - Border of SW Assam and North\/West Garo Hills, Meghalaya\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClass : 100% Wild Char, Rare\u003cbr\u003eDistillation : Traditional Wood-fired Deg and Bapka, 2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecies : Agallocha\u003cbr\u003eProfile : Whiskey Distillation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere at Rising Phoenix I like to offer some rare and unusual materials, and things not easily found elsewhere. Krishnai Char is a superb example. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor those not familiar with the term, Char is a type of Agarwood formation found in long dead trees and tree stumps from long ago harvested trees. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEssentially a tree will fall over or was cut and harvested sometime in the past...but the stump and roots didn’t die. They’ll go on to form Char, kept alive by the surrounding trees. A phenomenon only now gaining understanding in the West - but long ago understood in the East. Char can come from trees that “died” decades, even centuries ago. Makes ya look at stumps in the forests surrounding us in a whole new light !\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaybe you’ve hard of Char. Maybe you’ve even burned some. But I’ll bet you’ve never seen an oil produced from it. Rare, indeed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome folks love those ethereal top notes and bright fruits and flowers found in newer distillation styles. We generally term those styles “New Gen” distillations. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith New Gen oils all the rave these days, I hear a lotta griping that few are offering “the old sh*t” any longer. Not necessarily fermentation - but those old style oils that are full throttle, testosterone in a bottle. Deep. Dark. Rich. If that sounds appealing ... keep reading 😉\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDistilled in 2016, this isn’t an oil we produced, but it is one that one of my guys that combs the countryside for me did find. I hear from him when he finds something really special. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraditionally distilled in a wood-fired Deg and Bapka - these old style distillations are something I try to reserve some space in the shop for, as they are held in high esteem from quite a few folks in the game. Especially the old players, and with folks where the newer styles of production just miss the mark for. These are Ouds that get your blood coursing with a roar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese particular Char formations, although known and occasionally appreciated in the East - are especially beloved in the Gulf. They perform beautifully on charcoal, and even lower grade Chips can be juicy and full of resin. And the high grade stuff ... you can practically swim in the bubbles. Now imagine that as an oil 🤯 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe scent of roasting cacoa beans wafting through dense jungle foliage. Tendrils of wood fire carrying that rich dark chocolate to your nose. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHints of Oud Smoke embrace the Caramelized Peat of an aged Islay Whisky, revving that inner beast that gets that blood pumping. As that sugar continues to condense and turn from caramel to molasses, dark, thick Char bubbles of resin and Tobacco leaves finish off the evening. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is Krishnai Char. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you’re tired of the bright tropical florals or the jammy fruits and honey - or you simply need an Oud that roars without being animalic or barnyardy - look no further.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Garo Hills Oud,Meghalaya Oud,Hindi Oud,Krishnai Char","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44154952253665,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44154952286433,"sku":"","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44154952319201,"sku":"","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.3895414633_mjbm.jpg?v=1698076708"},{"product_id":"imphal-ateek-1949-ancient-imphal-burmese-border-10-year-anniversary-special-release","title":"Imphal Ateek 1949 : Fruity Hookah Tobacco, Oud Smoke and Musk Manipuri–Burmese Oud Oil","description":"Jungle : Border of Imphal (India) and Burma\/Myanmar\u003cbr\u003eClass : Wild, 250+ Year Old Tree\u003cbr\u003eDistillation : Traditional Deg and Bapkah , Copper , 1st 12-hour Pull\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis oil is a unique historical relic that I acquired directly from the distillation family that produced it in 1949. I was lucky in that they still had some of the distillation details, which I included above.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs political borders change over the years ... and as Hunters don't always know exactly where they are, especially in decades before the internet and satellite smart phones - I'm not sure if this oil is actually from what we would consider today to be India - or if it was from then Burma\/Myanmar. What I DO know is that it was distilled in the countryside of what is modern day way-out-there Imphal, and was harvested out towards what today would be the border somewhere between Imphal and Myanmar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegardless of the specific geo-location, it's not often we get an uncut family heirloom that is 72 years old and counting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis oil hits a lotta sweet spots for me. Hints of Oud Smoke. Deeply Fruity hooka bar tobacco - dry, not sweet. Some hints of fruit leather, a waft of something we might call Hay - and ancient temple wood floors. Not to mention the absolutely addictive musky, animalic notes that’ll keep your nose glued to your arm. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI imagine this is what Gulf Arabs of the 50's smelled like, back when oils like this were maybe a little more commonplace. Today - maybe a relic of a gram or two are held as dear family heirlooms. Ateek Khaleeji Oud ... now available for the first time in over 70 years 🥰\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—————\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI haven’t made a big stink about it - but this year is actually the 10 Year Anniversary of founding Rising Phoenix. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe’ve come a long way since starting RPP in 2011. I really started selling products as they look today in 2014 just before Christmas (and plan to have an Anniversary for that landmark, as well) - but we were custom distilling and making products dating back to when we started in 2011. So in wanting to commemorate that, I am releasing a slew of what Rising Phoenix is best known for - cutting edge quality products not found elsewhere. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd that brings us to this very very special release - a special reserve batch of a historical relic from the late 40's, when the smoke of World War II was still fresh in the noses of peoples all around the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere’s nothing more Hallmark about Rising Phoenix than the BEST and most UNIQUE oils available aaaaaanywhere 😉💪🏼\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1949 Imphal Ateek is the crown jewel of our 10 Year Anniversary. I'm happy to share this rare historical gem with you, and I hope a bottle of it is held dearly in your own Vault of Family Heirlooms for future generations to enjoy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThanks to 10 Years of your Patronage !\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: 1949 Imphal Ateek,Manipur Hindi Burmese Oud Oil,Pure Oud Oil","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.1g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44154952417505,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44154952450273,"sku":"","price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44154952483041,"sku":"","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44154952515809,"sku":"","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12g · Full Tola","offer_id":44154952548577,"sku":"","price":9000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.3475591364_datw.jpg?v=1698076718"},{"product_id":"dawki-2016-west-jaintai-hills-pure-hindi-oud-oil","title":"Dawki 2016 : Bitter Cacao, Espresso, Whiskey and Dark Berries Meghalaya Oud Oil","description":"Jungle : Dawki - West Jaintai Hills, Meghalaya\u003cbr\u003eClass : High Grade Wild Dust and Chips\u003cbr\u003eDistillation : Traditional Wood-fired Deg and Bapka, 2016\u003cbr\u003eProfile : Whiskey Distillation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is another stellar oil we found while combing the countryside. Aged a solid 7 years at the time of release - this is a potent oil for those that like ‘em dark ‘n strong 💪🏼 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome folks love those ethereal top notes and bright fruits and flowers found in newer distillation styles. We generally term those styles “New Gen” distillations. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith New Gen oils all the rave these days, I hear a lotta griping that few are offering “the old sh*t” any longer. Not necessarily fermentation - but those old style oils that are full throttle, testosterone in a bottle. Deep. Dark. Rich. If that sounds appealing ... keep reading 😉\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDistilled in 2016, this isn’t an oil we produced, but it is one that one of my guys that combs the countryside for me did find. I hear from him when he finds something really special. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraditionally distilled in a wood-fired Deg and Bapka - these old style distillations are something I try to reserve some space in the shop for, as they are held in high esteem from quite a few folks in the game. Especially the old players, and with folks where the newer styles of production just miss the mark for. These are Ouds that get your blood coursing with a roar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe scent of roasting cacoa beans and bitter cacoa nibs. Tendrils of wood fire carrying that rich dark chocolate to your nose. To my nose - this smells like woods from the Eastern part of Meghalaya - dark and bold. Like drinking a stiff espresso with little added sugar. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHints of Oud Smoke embrace the sweeter Heart - Caramelized Peat of an aged Islay Whisky, revving that inner beast that gets that blood pumping. As that sugar continues to condense and turn from caramel to molasses, dark, thick bubbles of Resin and Tobacco Leaves finish off the evening. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut wait! Dawki hasn’t finished the ride. A sudden fruity tartness. Surprisingly - Berries. Dark, syrupy berries. I don’t detect them at all until quite a few hours have passed. Just when I think we are nearing the finale - those berries rear their head. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is Dawki. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you’re tired of the bright tropical florals or the jammy fruits and honey - or you simply need an Oud that roars without being animalic or barnyardy - look no further.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Garo Hills Oud,Meghalaya Oud,Hindi Oud,Krishnai Char","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44154952810721,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44154952843489,"sku":"","price":174.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44154952876257,"sku":"","price":510.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.3906131987_c439.jpg?v=1698076721"},{"product_id":"kakawit-2010-vintage-filippino-oud-oil-pure-dehn-al-oudh","title":"Kakawit 2010 : Tropical Fruits, Ocean Breeze and Incense Smoke Filipino Oud Oil","description":"Jungle : Kakawit Lucban \u003cbr\u003eDistillation : Copper Deg, Gas Flame\u003cbr\u003eSpecies : Unspecified, but I suspect a Gyrinops and Cumingiana Co-Distillation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs rare as oils from the Philippines are - rarer still are vintage oils from the region. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an interesting batch - as it was actually distilled locally in the Philippines - in copper and over a gas flame. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso interesting in that it was distilled for a Kuwaiti client that wanted a clean oil. Part of this batch was sold in Kuwait more than a decade ago. The last of it, here, was kept by the owner to age. He kept a few Tolas for himself, and the remainder of it is here with me. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe oil itself is a bit of an enigma. Starts out like a smooth, aged oil of Indian origin that would make anyone who loves aged Hindi’s happy even if it ended right here. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs if to take us on a journey, Kakawit takes a surprising turn towards a breezy, tropically fruity Heart reminiscent of a beautiful Sri Lankan Walla. Although the species on this was never specified - it’s this Walla likeness that leads me to believe it’s most likely a Gyrinops species. Although the drydown has me wondering if there’s some Cumingiana in here, as well. More on that in a moment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter winding through India and Sri Lanka, tropical fruits and luscious ocean breezes putting our Minds at ease - what I can only describe as incense smoke emerges, made extra bizarre as I don’t detect anything that I’d call smoke in the Top or Heart of the oil. It’s here in the Base that I’d say Kakawit starts to hit me more as a Filippino oil, especially as it smells like a mix of Walla and Cumingiana chips on a nice ashy charcoal - smooth and refined…before drying down to a musk bomb. It’s bizarre and unexpected and oh-so-much fun 🤯\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the oil was distilled locally in the Philippines - I’m positive this is a 100% Filipino origin oil and is not mixed with any Walla or Agallocha - which makes the enigmatic journey through India, Sri Lanka, and crossing the finish line in the Philippines all the more cool. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiven the age of the oil - and we all know how insane the woods coming out of the Philippines were these recent past few years - it’s safe to assume the quality of wood that went in to making this oil more than a decade ago was some pretty damn nice wood. You can smell right here off your wrist. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo the value, in this regard, is like 3 Origins and 2 Species for the price of 1 oil. 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Not so, here ... more on that in a moment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeghalaya in Sanskrit means \"the abode of clouds\". It's a hilly region in NorthEastern india in the foothills of the Himalayas. It's a high altitude region that also happens to be one of the wettest places on earth, yielding ideal conditions for growing Agarwood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Garo Hills are part of the Garo-Khasi range in Meghalaya, India. They are inhabited mainly by tribal dwellers, the majority of whom are Garo people. The range is part of the Meghalaya subtropical forests ecoregion. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGaro Hills is known for its abundance of wildlife, attracting naturalists and photographers to capture the multifaceted sights of a unique range of flora and fauna. Two mountain ranges - the Arabella range and the Tura range, pass through the Garo Hills, forming the great Balpakram valley in between.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManipur woods and oils have long been cherished as some of the best from the region. Citrus and fruit notes can be teased from the woods in non-fermented distillations, as well as with the occasional spicy peppery notes - a characteristic unique to this region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat happens when you co-distill them??\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis oil yields all kinds of surprises many thanks to the magic of co-distillation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI think it's the Garo Hills Meghalaya content that is yielding a toffee-like sweetness reminiscent of milk chocolate and hits of citrus from the Manipuri.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts a deep, rich scent - reminiscent of Mahogany and Teak libraries and shots of bitter espresso wafting into the air as people do their research.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI get less fruitiness - and more soft-worn leather stretched across dark, heavy wood furniture - and maybe a pinch of spiciness hiding in the cracks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Dark toffee-like Oudiness with the Sweetness of Milk Chocolate and a dash of Citrus\" is how I would describe this oil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall its an incredible oil - tons of nuance and layers and layers of Oudy goodness to explore.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall batch, small yields - grab some while it's available!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Garo Hills Meghalaya,Tamenglong Manipur,Wild Hindi Oud,Codistillation","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44154953236705,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.3g · V-Vial","offer_id":44154953269473,"sku":"","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44154953302241,"sku":"","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · V-Vial","offer_id":44154953335009,"sku":"","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44154953367777,"sku":"","price":1225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.4789184995_bq96.jpg?v=1698076737"},{"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":"kepi-2022-live-tree-filaria-indonesian-merauke-meroke-vacuum-distilled-series-pure-dehn-al-oudh","title":"Kepi 2022 : Peated Whiskey, Toffee and Cacao Papuan Oud Oil","description":"Jungle : Kepi, Merauke - Mappi Regency : Papua, Indonesia\u003cbr\u003eClass : Wild\u003cbr\u003eSpecies : Filaria, Single Live Tree\u003cbr\u003eDistillation : Hybrid Vacuum Distillation \u003cbr\u003eDistillation Date : February 12 - 22, 2022\u003cbr\u003eProfile : Whiskey Distillation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Whiskey - Peat - Toffee - Cacao - Incense Smoke - Lush Jungle - Earthy Jungle Floor**\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**I offered this particular oil at about half the price it should be listed at. It's an exceptional value - and I did so because it's one oil that I really feel should be in everyones collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you're not yet familiar with my Indonesian Series of Vacuum Distilled oils ... you've been missing out!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a very unique single-tree distillation from Kepi Merauke, an area of Papua Island interior and North West of Merauke\/Meroke. This is also made from a Live Tree - as opposed to the Dead\/Swamp Woods of Merauke\/Meroke Proper. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI'd also class this oil as a Whiskey Profile - akin to some of the wood-fired Hindi oils I've got in the shop. I'll get to that more in a minute ...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo this is a powerhouse of a Papua, let's just say that up front. Kepi has tons of nuance - but in no way is it a delicate oil. It's potent, long lasting, and powerful. It ain't dainty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough this is apart of my Vacuum Distillation Series - I find some similarities to some of the traditional wood-fired Hindi oils I have in the shop in that it reminds me strongly of Scotch Whiskey. If you like darker, complex, deep and nuanced Oud oils ... you're in for a real treat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeaving in and out, I get a Peated Whiskey and Incense Smoke that is there one minute, but not necessarily the next. Undergirding all of this is a bitter-sweet Toffee and Cacao Note, with wafts of Lush Green Jungle and the earthy moistness of Jungle Floor. It's super complex, and dances around - not wanting to settle on any singular note or character ... partly why I class it as \"Whiskey\". If you drink whisky - especially Scotch - you'll know exactly what I mean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's an incredibly exciting oil to wear, and a rare and special treat given that it's both a Live Tree Distillation, and from a SINGLE Live Tree, at that.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you like Papuan profiles - you're going to absolutely LOVE Kepi. Take a swipe, pour yourself some Scotch, kick back - and slip into Zen mode!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Pure Papauan Oud Oil,Kepi Oud Oil","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44154955563233,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44154955596001,"sku":"","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44154955628769,"sku":"","price":510.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12g · Full Tola","offer_id":44154955661537,"sku":"","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.4809406038_cps4.jpg?v=1698076844"},{"product_id":"manila-ateek-1976-pure-filippino-oud-oil-philippines-dehn-al-oudh","title":"Manila Ateek 1976 : Fruits, Florals, Ocean Breeze and Musk Filipino Oud Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003eManila Ateek 1976 : Pure Filipino Oud Oil - Philippines Dehn al Oudh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJungle : Manila\u003cbr\u003eClass : Wild\u003cbr\u003eDistillation : Traditional Copper Deg and Bapkha - Indian Style setup, but locally distilled in the Philippines\u003cbr\u003eSpecies : Unspecified, but I suspect a Gyrinops and Cumingiana Co-Distillation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs rare as oils from the Philippines are - rarer still are vintage oils from the region, let alone Ateek batches. As one of my clients I chat with regularly said when I told him about this … “1976 😱😱😱!!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an interesting production - as it was actually distilled locally in the Philippines - in a traditional Indian-style copper Deg and Bapkha - and by an old local distillation family, to boot. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis was distilled by the same family that produced Kakawit 2010, by the father of the guy who juiced that oil. This oil, like Kakawit 2010, was produced specifically for a Kuwaiti client - the very client whom I sourced this from. This is the remainder of what was a very well received oil, and he squirreled away a portion for a rainy day, of which I have acquired all that remains of it. Doubt he ever expected an American to be his umbrella nearly 50 years later 😆\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the tastes of his clients were different back in the 70’s - expect this oil to be more traditional, but in line with the quality and class of the other old oils in my Ateek Series. Which is to say - Smooth, like very old Scotch. It’s obvious this is an old oil, and was made from ancient trees. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo put it simply … it is superb. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhereas Kakawit 2010 is more of a pre-New Gen style - Manila 1976 is an opulent, deep, rich old Arab flavor that’ll hit the spot in a way that newer oils somehow don’t (yet 😆). Gotta be that intangible factor of Time that simply can’t be replicated. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts quite a complex oil, and I’m finding the words to describe it to be a little inadequate. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpect a smooth, rounded opening. Similar to old Hindis … but different. It’s certainly nothing to be afraid of. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSometimes I feel like I’m wearing an old Sri Lankan Oil. The drydown is obviously Filippino - but the ride from Beginning to End is filled with fruits and florals, hints of smoke, oceanic breezes and resin and musk and ancient wooden floors. There’s a lot going on. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI find Manila 1976 to be a very meditative oil. Very grounding. But also feel like it’s “charging my battery”. I feel … plugged in. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHopefully you’ll take advantage of this rare opportunity to try such a unique oil from a time few even knew of the agarwood treasures hiding in the jungles of the Philippines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44154955890913,"sku":"","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44154955923681,"sku":"","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44154955956449,"sku":"","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.4424503153_g7a2.jpg?v=1698076860"},{"product_id":"white-tiger-2021-gold-silk-soft-oil-purehainan-plantation-kynam-oil","title":"White Tiger 2021 : Pollen, Honeycomb and Resin Plantation Hainan Kynam Oil","description":"Jungle : Hainan, China\u003cbr\u003eClass : Grafted, Plantation\u003cbr\u003eDistillation : CO2 - October, 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo I wanted to offer a plantation Kynam oil **not produced by some megalithic operation** ... which meant I’d have to produce one. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI also wanted to offer an inexpensive Kynam oil that could also serve as a juxtaposition against the WILD Hainan Kynam oil I was planning to produce : 2021 Bai Qinam (in the shop, now!). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSide by side, you’d be able to smell and see first hand the difference in complexity, but it would also be a study of Wild vs Plantation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI have enough to offer some as a stand alone sale, BUT - I will also include an equivalent amount of White Tiger with every purchase of Bai Qinam so you can compare and contrast. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABOUT THIS OIL\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo be clear - this is a CO2 extraction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso to be clear - the source material is as is seen in the listing photo, a particular type of Kynam known as “Gold Silk, Soft Oil.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWHY CO2 ?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSimply put - yields. A water distillation would have a roughly 0.01% yield. So if we used a kg - we’d be lucky to get 8-10g of oil out of this premium sinking material used. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut if we CO2’d a kg of material - we’d have a rough 0.06-0.1% yield - meaning we’d get somewhere between 60-100g of oil. On this batch - we got a little more than 60g - making it much more affordable than if we had hydro-distilled it. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThose familiar with CO2 extractions are familiar with a general lack of Top Notes - but a very true scent of raw material. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this case - this principle held true. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**in the wild Bai Qinam ... hold your horses - Top Notes Intact !!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo - expect a true-to-source material scent of Hainan Kynam. Rich, pollen and honeycomb and deep resinous note with that lovely Kynam drydown. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI HIGHLY recommend grabbing a little of the Bai Qinam - so you’ll get both oils (and a FREE sample of White Tiger) to compare and contrast side-by-side.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Hainan China Oud,plantation Qinam,Grafted Kynam","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44154958512353,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.3g · V-Vial","offer_id":44154958545121,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44154958577889,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · V-Vial","offer_id":44154958610657,"sku":"","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44154958643425,"sku":"","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.3884442631_h85z_43dbed9e-1dc6-455b-a5b0-4136f503fb86.jpg?v=1698076956"},{"product_id":"nagaland-ateek-1941-ateek-series-pure-nagaland-oud-oil-distilled-in-1941-dehn-al-oudh","title":"Nagaland Ateek 1941 : Antique Parchment, Hookah Tobacco and Musk Nagaland Oud Oil","description":"Nagaland Ateek 1941 : Ateek Series - Pure Nagaland Oud Oil Distilled in 1941 - Dehn al Oudh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJungle : Mokokchung, Nagaland\u003cbr\u003eClass : Wild - a single, ancient tree - exact age unknown, but “centuries old”\u003cbr\u003eDistillation : Traditional Deg and Bapkah , Copper , 1st 12-hour Pull\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s beginning to look like I’m going to have an Ateek Series - as this is now the 2nd very very old Oud oil I’m releasing ... and I have several more to release this year 😉\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a relic distilled during the last World War 😱 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis oil is a unique historical relic that I acquired directly from the distillation family that produced it in 1941. I was lucky in that they still had some of the distillation details, which I included above.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegardless of the specific geo-location, it’s not often we get an uncut family heirloom that is 81 years old and counting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSecondly - Nagaland is known for delightful florals, and although this oil does have some beautiful floral notes - the real joy of this oil is the “antique parchment and scrolls” notes - like ancient books - coupled with an aged scent that simply can’t be duplicated. Time and phenomenal raw materials are the only way to produce this scent. If you’ve ever tried 50+ year old Scotch - you’ll have an inkling what I’m talking about. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis oil hits a lotta sweet spots for me. Hints of Oud Smoke. Deeply Fruity hooka bar tobacco - dry, not sweet. Some hints of fruit leather, a waft of something we might call Hay - and ancient temple wood floors. Not to mention the absolutely addictive musky, animalic notes that’ll keep your nose glued to your arm. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis oil hails from Mokokchung - and all I can say is - as much as I love Nagaland in general - Mokokchung oils hit a sweet spot for me like no other. I have a 1999 Mokokchung pure Kalakassi I’ll be releasing later this year, as well. Stay tuned on that one 😉\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s hard to think ... this oil was distilled at a time during the last World War - and I’m releasing this at a time we are nearing a possible 3rd World War. Hopefully it’s not too ominous ...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI imagine this is what Gulf Arabs (known as Khaleeji) of the 40’s smelled like, back when oils like this were maybe a little more commonplace. Today - maybe a treasured gram or two are held as dear family heirlooms. Ateek Khaleeji Oud ... now available for the first time in over 80 years 🥰\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—————\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI haven’t made a big stink about it - but this year is actually the 10 Year Anniversary of founding Rising Phoenix. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe’ve come a long way since starting RPP in 2011. I really started selling products as they look today in 2014 just before Christmas  (and plan to have an Anniversary for that landmark, as well) - but we were custom distilling and making products dating back to when we started in 2011. So in wanting to commemorate that, I am releasing a slew of what Rising Phoenix is best known for - cutting edge quality products not found elsewhere. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd that brings us to this very very special release - a special reserve batch of a historical relic from the early 40’s, when the smoke of World War II was still burning fresh in the noses of peoples all around the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere’s nothing more Hallmark about Rising Phoenix than the BEST and most UNIQUE oils available aaaaaanywhere 😉💪🏼\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1941 Nagaland Ateek is one of our Crown Jewels of our 10 Year Anniversary. I’m happy to share this rare historical gem with you, and I hope a bottle of it is held dearly in your own Vault of Family Heirlooms for future generations to enjoy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThanks to 10 Years of your Patronage !\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: 1941 Nagaland Ateek,Mokokchung Nagaland,Pure Ateek Oud Oil","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.1g · V-Vial","offer_id":44154960019681,"sku":"","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.3g · V-Vial","offer_id":44154960052449,"sku":"","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · V-Vial","offer_id":44154960085217,"sku":"","price":1525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44154960117985,"sku":"","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.3776154195_d57e.jpg?v=1698077036"},{"product_id":"prome-2021-central-southern-burmese-pure-oud-oil-traditional-deg-series","title":"Prome 2021 : Tamarind Chutney, Toasted Macadamia and White Florals Burmese Oud Oil","description":"Jungle : Prome - Central Southern Burma\u003cbr\u003eClass : Wild\u003cbr\u003eDistillation : Copper, Traditional Wood-fired Deg - solely the first 12 hours of distillation\/1st Jal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen it comes to Burmese oils, there are 2 general things folks are used to ... and Prome is neither of them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Most Burmese oils we see hail from Myitkyina, in North Eastern Myanmar. \u003cbr\u003eNgapali is over 1100km way - an entirely different region and scent - and a rarely seen one any longer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. The vast majority of Burmese oils we see these days are farmed, overly fermented, and generally are of low (albeit \"market standard\") quality. Prome is neither of these.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2021 Prome, on the other hand, was distilled from a single tree that was over 100 years old. It was distilled from resinous black broken chips and shavings from all the top incense grade material from this single tree. A rarity to purchase Burmese oils like this any longer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SCENT \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI've had the opportunity to produce a few oils very traditionally, by Indian deg style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese old set ups are wood fired and controlled entirely \"by feel\". If we were in the kitchen, my wife would call this \"grandma style\" - no measurements or modern tech. Everything done by hand and relying on the senses. Deg distillations are often carefully control-heated by sensing the temperature inside the boiler by feeling radiant heat - and the boiler, itself, is heated by wood fire rather than by gas (or electric).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese kinds of distillations take a lot of skill to produce, and there is a certain character from them that can't be duplicated with more modern set ups.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn thing I really like about these kinds of distillations is that there is often an opening note imparted by the wood fires used to produce them. You'll find the first few seconds of the Deg Series has a common similar note, a characteristic scent imparted by this technique - before diverging into their unique personalities. Personally, I love this scent, as I like a wisp of smokiness. Smells of cooking and wood fire are primeval scents, and tap into our DNA unlike anything else.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProme opens with a wisp of smoke and a hint of sour fruit, like an Indian chutney made from tamarind or plums, and mangos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere's a toasted nutty quality to this oil that I've had emerge in one or two other oils from India that I've produced. In Prome, it reminds me more of a toasted Macadamia nut...quite a pleasant scent beside that sour fruit chutney note. Kinda making me hungry as I write this, haha.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs that toasty, nutty, chutney note develops, a swirl of white and indolic florals begins to ride the waves of scent into the nostrils. It's a nice contrast to the almost purpleness of the opening.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSurprisingly, Prome is quite Musky. I wouldn't call it straight up deer musky, though - its more of a vegetal muskiness reminiscent of the muskiness in my Musk Rose Attar. That quintessential Hindi Musk note, undergirding the white florals, purple fruits, and toasted nuts. On my skin, I find it gets muskier the further we go in to dry down.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoving in to dry down, there are notes of plums and dried Hunza raisins ... notes often found in Cambodi and Burmese oils, and sometimes found in far eastern regions of India like Manipur and Nagaland. This is to say that there's an almost fruity Cambodi quality to this oil, like sticky raisin resin in the dry down that will leave you wondering if you landed in the eastern stretches of India, the northern reaches of Burma, or MUCH further South East in Cambodia. Geographically amorphous oils like this I find rather fascinating, as they take us on a journey not just to one place ... but manage to take our noses and minds on journeys of a thousand leagues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall, expect tamarind, plum, and mango chutney, sticky raisins, that slight sour, fermented fruit vibe that’s typical for some ‘subcontinental’ ouds but this is still ‘clean’ oil. Milky tea like nuances ; a touch of spices. Vegetal Musk. Purple Fruits and White Florals. Sticky Oud Resin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProme is a fun ride through Indian, Burma, and Cambodia ... one I'm hoping you'll join me on!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Prome Oud Oil,Pure Oud Oil,Burmese Oud Oil","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44154962411745,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44154962444513,"sku":"","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44154962477281,"sku":"","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.3186885800_mn35_703a231f-c17b-4c27-bae9-76a17c835217.jpg?v=1698077045"},{"product_id":"dhansiri-ateek-1987-nagaland-hindi-oud-oil-traditional-wood-fired-indian-dehn-al-oudh-pure-artisan-oud-oil-rising-phoenix-perfumery","title":"Dhansiri Ateek 1987 : Vaporous, Varnish and Whiskey Nagaland Oud Oil","description":"Class : Wild : 200+ Year Old Tree - Ateek Series\u003cbr\u003eSpecies : Agallocha, Single Live Tree \u003cbr\u003eDistillation : Traditional Wood-Fired Deg and Bapkha, Copper - Minimally Fermented\u003cbr\u003eDistillation Date : 1987 - First 12 Hours\u003cbr\u003eDistillation Type : Vapourous\/Resinous\/Varnish\/Whiskey\/Floral\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Be sure to read the full description. Parts of it may sound like Dhansiri 2010, but I assure you ... this is an entirely different beast !\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an exceptionally unique oil - distilled in a tiny village on the border of Assam\/Nagaland, and harvested from a small hilly\/mountain range East of the village, in Nagaland. The town is not easily accessible, and I had to send my team down through Nagaland to reach the area. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe acquired a few oils from the small distillation family that's been making oils for the last few decades - this same oil I used part of to make Anahata 2023. Highly worth checking out. The other is Dhansiri 2010 ... a highly unique batch distilled from a single 180+ year old tree. Keep an eye open for those.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a really unique scent. Distilled from a single, old tree at least 200 years old, with nearly 4 decades of aging on it - this is quite a rare specimen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe scent, itself, is exceptional. It's a Traditional Oil, but don't let that scare you. What little fermentation there was has been dramatically smoothed over with time ; like old whiskey that loses its bite. To my nose, I wouldn't even say there are any fermentation notes. Rather, more of a very gentle leather and hay, but they aren't in the forefront. More of a textural quality, layered over a transcendental experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a dark oil profile - one that I usually call a Whiskey Profile - meaning some smoke or peat to it. The smoke, however, is secondary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore than that - this is an exceptionally rare profile of oil that most connoisseurs would call VAPOROUS\/VARNISH. These types of profiles are near impossible to find, and are highly coveted once they are. Usually found only in very aged oils, made from exceptional base quality material. Nobody quite knows the secret to distilling these - and I highly suspect it is a profile quality that can only be developed over time - making these excedingly rare gems that belong in every serious collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInterestingly, this oil reminds me of some scents from my childhood. I grew up in New Jersey before moving to Atlanta in late elementary school. I can't even pinpoint what it is that it reminds me of, except that it smells ANCIENT, and that it invokes a nostalgia that I can't quite explain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven more strangely - there is a lightness to it - as it is also contains some floral and spicy aspects to it. \"Spicy\", as Indians would say. Don't expect \"cinnamon and spice\" notes. The floral tone to it I wouldn't say smells like any particular kind of flower - but rather that floral quality that the best Nagaland woods are known for. Not right out in the open, but they are there, waiting to be discovered, adding to the tonal quality of that intoxicating vapor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is a definite hint of smokiness to the oil, like a hunger for delicious wafts of incense smoke that only a chip on charcoal can satiate. It's not overpowering ... and it'll leave you licking your lips for more. Paired with that coveted vaporous note ... this is sure to knock your socks off.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere's a lot of development on the skin. Twists and turns. I've noticed it also shape-shifts as I walk from inside in the air conditioning to outside in the heat and humidity. This oil has a lot of personality. A lot of faces. I imagine this will be fun to wear in any season. Certainly suitable for celebratory occasions, as you will feel like a Sheikh wearing it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI've sent samples to a number of clients and gotten a lot of feedback on it. Funny, and highly positive feedback. Funny because, really complex oils like these usually need several wearings for your brain to wrap itself around what it's smelling. There's no context in most of our cultures for the brain to compare it against, so it'll have to form new pathways to interpret it. Don't be surprised if you don't quite warm up to Dhansiri on first application ... but by the 3rd or 4th have grown to love and crave it. I see this happen a lot in oils like this. All the feedback I've gotten on this oil has been so - with several loving it right away.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou'll notice a superbly vaporous resin note to the oil, as well. Deeply resinous and piercing, like peering into a bottomless pit that somehow manages to peer back into your soul. Like points of light rippling on the deep ocean's surface at night. Like the green eyes of a Jaguar from the jungle's darkest night.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you've ever heard the term \"VAPOROUS\" or \"VARNISH\" - this oil belongs in your collection as a reference. Use it to train your nose - and to recognize this rare quality in other oils.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDhansiris 1987 is a super Ateek Series oil. One that belongs on the shelf of every collector.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has an ancientness to its odor profile. Old antique furniture. Rustic library. Ancient spaces. Old jungle. Vaporous Resin !! Peer into its depths ... and it'll peer back. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a really excellent oil, and I hope you'll find some space for it in your collection. I've offered this at what I consider a very gracious price for the experience. This is a gem worth grabbing. Enjoy!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Nagaland Oud Oil,Traditionally Distilled Indian Oud Oil,1987 Dhansiri Pure Hindi Oud Oil,Single 200 Plus Year Old Agarwood Tree,Ateek Series","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44154964312289,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.3g · V-Vial","offer_id":44154964345057,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44154964377825,"sku":"","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · V-Vial","offer_id":44154964410593,"sku":"","price":355.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44154964443361,"sku":"","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44154964476129,"sku":"","price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.5215643223_2aye.jpg?v=1698077100"},{"product_id":"sivasagar-2021-upper-assam-hindi-oud-oil","title":"Sivasagar 2021 : Assam Black Tea, Leather and Honey Hindi Oud Oil","description":"Jungle : Sivasagar - Upper Assam\u003cbr\u003eClass : Backyard Wild (wild planted and allowed to self-inoculate)\u003cbr\u003eDistillation : Stainless, Clean Soak Non-Fermentation January 2021, 7-day run\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDistilled from shavings and broken chips of the quality as seen in the photos. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreat for Daily Wear and priced for a joy ride 😉\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSivasagar is known for being particularly sweet - with leather and hay overtones and a “Heather ‘n Honey” underbelly. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis oil, like the teas from the area, yields a classical Assamese “cup of tea” scent that pairs well with just about everything. If you like Indian teas - I think you’ll love this oil. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon’t expect artisan twists and turns and a really compelling story. Instead - cuddle up to a warm cup of black tea and snuggle with that well-worn leather jacket you love so much. This is a small bottle of comfort that’s easy to reach for when you need an Oudy hug. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven though it’s a clean, non-fermentation batch - many Hindis still have some leather and hay notes bordering on “barnyard adjacent” for my Western-nosed clients. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI tested this with one of my local Taiwanese friends. Asian noses in general tend to be really sensitive to any barnyard notes - even more so than Western noses. I mention this - because he loved this oil. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo I think it’s safe to say this is “safe for all noses” 😎\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABOUT THE REGION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe city gets its name from the big lake, Sivasagar, situated in the heart of the city. The lake was commissioned by the Ahom king Siva Singha.It lies about 360 kilometres (224 mi) northeast of Guwahati. This city is surrounded by the Dehing rainforest, where the Dihing (Brahmaputra) and Lohit rivers meet. The Dikhow river flows in the east.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSivasagar, formerly known as Rangpur, was the capital of the Ahom Kingdom from 1699 to 1788. The Ahoms ruled Assam for six centuries until their kingdom fell to the Burmese in 1819 and their ruling class was all but wiped out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe province was conquered by the British in 1825 and was completely annexed in 1826. For administrative purposes, it was divided into three sub-divisions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is said that the original name of Sivasagar was - ‘Kalansupar’ after the name of ‘Kalansu Gohain’ who resided in a village that originally existed in the place where currently the Sivasagar tank is located.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Hindi Oud,Upper Assam Oud,Sivasagar Oud Oil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly 1 available","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44154968572129,"sku":"","price":32.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44154968604897,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44154968637665,"sku":"","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12g · Full Tola","offer_id":44154968670433,"sku":"","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/files\/IMG-3193.heic?v=1750778872"},{"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":"hindi-gangaridai-2021-biodynamic-pure-oud-oil-dehn-al-oud","title":"Hindi Gangaridai 2023 : Smooth Hay and Tea Wood Biodynamic Bangladeshi Oud Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003eJungle: Bangladesh, Biodynamic\u003cbr\u003eVintage: 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*This batch is made from chips from 40-60 year old trees from a biodynamic farm. Drilled only, no inoculation. It's thicker and even more rich than the previous batches. Distilled in the same manner - same great profile, deluxe edition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGangaridai was an ancient kingdom, which existed around 300 BC, in the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreek and Latin historians suggested that Alexander the Great withdrew from the Indian subcontinent, anticipating the valiant joint counterattack of the mighty Gangaridai and Prasii (Nanda) Empires, the latter located in central Bihar. The capital of the Gangaridai was situated at Kotalipara, in present-day Gopalganj District, Bangladesh.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI imagine the warriors of ancient Gangaridai might have smelled like this...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDistilled from mature trees from a Biodynamic farm, I named this oil after the ancient kingdom - as there is something ancient feeling about this oil from this famed region known today as Bangladesh.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSCENT:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHindi on the front end\u003cbr\u003eDries down to the most exquisite Hay and Tea Woodiness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany are shocked at how much they've enjoyed this, and have returned for additional bottles. Excellent worn on it's own - and makes for a superb compounding ingredient. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the price - this is a steal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eREVIEWS ...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I usually don't like Hindi oils. I'd hardly qualify this as funk. It's animalic, yes, but it is so incredibly smooooooth. And the dry down is to DIE for!\"\u003cbr\u003e-John, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Obviously you have a discerning nose for oud oils. The Indigo, CP 12 are just gorgeous. The Hindi G (I'll just call it that lol) is the best barnyard oud I have experienced so far. So smooth yet dirty at the same time. The Borneo is magicKal...with a \"K\"!\"\u003cbr\u003e-Lisa, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"How did you manage to hit a balance of dirtiness that compliments the hay like this? It's amazing!\"\u003cbr\u003e-Omar, KSA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Bangladeshi Oud Oil\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44154973913313,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44154973946081,"sku":"","price":213.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12g · Full Tola","offer_id":44154973978849,"sku":"","price":748.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.1027351610_hbvg.jpg?v=1698077379"},{"product_id":"dhansiri-2010-nagaland-hindi-oud-oil-traditional-wood-fired-indian-dehn-al-oudh-pure-artisan-oud-oil-rising-phoenix-perfumery","title":"Dhansiri 2010 : Floral, Spicy and Whiskey Nagaland Oud Oil","description":"Jungle : Dhansiri Distillation - Wood is from adjacent mountains of Nagaland Forest - India\u003cbr\u003eClass : Wild : 180+ Year Old Tree\u003cbr\u003eSpecies : Agallocha, Single Live Tree \u003cbr\u003eDistillation : Traditional Wood-Fired Deg and Bapkha, Copper - Minimally Fermented\u003cbr\u003eDistillation Date : Early 2010 - First 12 Hours\u003cbr\u003eDistillation Type : Floral\/Whiskey\/Spicy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a super unique oil - distilled in a tiny village on the border of Assam\/Nagaland, and harvested from a small hilly\/mountain range East of the village, in Nagaland. The town is not easily accessible, and I had to send my team down through Nagaland to reach the area. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe acquired a few oils from the small distillation family that's been making oils for the last few decades - one of which I used part of to make Anahata 2023. Highly worth checking out. The other is Dhansiri Ateek 1987 ... an exceptional vintage batch. Keep an eye open for those.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a really unique scent. Distilled from a single, old tree at least 180 years old, with already over a decade of aging on it - this is quite a rare specimen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe scent, itself, is exceptional. It's a Traditional Oil, but don't let that scare you. What little fermentation there was has been dramatically smoothed over with time ; like old whiskey that loses its bite. To my nose, I wouldn't even say there are any fermentation notes. Rather, more of a gentle leather and hay, but they aren't in the forefront. More of a textural quality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a dark oil profile - one that I usually call a Whiskey Profile - but there's not really any smoke or peat to it. Let's just say its deep without really being overpoweringly dark.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd strangely - there is a lightness to it - as it is also a rather floral and spicy oil. \"Spicy\", as Indians would say. Don't expect \"cinnamon and spice\" notes. There is a piquantiness to it in the nose. It dances a bit. The floral tone to it I wouldn't say smells like any particular kind of flower - but rather that floral quality that the best Nagaland woods are known for.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI wouldn't call this \"ethereal\" by any means, nor smokey - but there is a \"dancing in the nose\" quality to it that not unlike those first moments of ethereal vapors when a chip hits the subitism. It widens the eyes, so to speak. Not to mention smells really damn interesting. Some might experience this as a hint of smokiness ... but maybe not.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere's a lot of development on the skin. Twists and turns. I've noticed it also shape-shifts as I walk from inside in the air conditioning to outside in the heat and humidity. This oil has a lot of personality. A lot of faces. I imagine this will be fun to wear in any season.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI've sent samples to a number of clients and gotten a lot of feedback on it. Funny, and highly positive feedback. Funny because, really complex oils like these usually need several wearings for your brain to wrap itself around what it's smelling. There's no context in most of our cultures for the brain to compare it against, so it'll have to form new pathways to interpret it. Don't be surprised if you don't quite warm up to Dhansiri on first application ... but by the 3rd or 4th have grown to love and crave it. I see this happen a lot in oils like this. All the feedback I've gotten on this oil has been so - with several loving it right away.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDhansiris 2010 isn't quite Ateek (my cutoff on classifying as such is 20 years of aging) - but the oil could certainly pass as one. It has an ancientness to its odor profile. Old antique furniture. Rustic library. Ancient spaces. Old jungle. It's not sweet - but there's that sweetness of old places to it. And the resinous drydown !! This is a book worth reading, a journey worth traveling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a really excellent oil, and I hope you'll find some space for it in your collection. This is a gem worth grabbing. Enjoy!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: 2010 Dhansiri Pure Hindi Oud Oil,Nagaland Oud Oil,Single 180 Plus Year Old Agarwood Tree,Traditionally Distilled Indian Oud Oil","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44154998784225,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.3g · V-Vial","offer_id":44154998816993,"sku":"","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44154998849761,"sku":"","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · V-Vial","offer_id":44154998882529,"sku":"","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44154998915297,"sku":"","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44154998948065,"sku":"","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.5167246842_3l6f.jpg?v=1698077680"},{"product_id":"mokokchung-seufi-1999-ateek-series-pure-wild-nagaland-oud-oil-pure-dehn-al-oud","title":"Mokokchung Seufi 1999 : Toasted Nuts, Jaggery and Hay Nagaland Oud Oil","description":"Mokokchung Seufi 1999 : Ateek Series - Pure Wild Nagaland Oud Oil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJungle : Mokokchung, Nagaland - India\u003cbr\u003eClass : Wild Incense Grade Mountain Agallocha - 100% Pure Seufi\u003cbr\u003eDistillation : Stainless, Wood-fired - 1999\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet me say simply - this oil is punching above it's price point. Way above.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is mountain oud, which some would consider a distinct category in and of itself.\u003cbr\u003eThis is also a pure Seufi Oud - also a distinct category in and of itself. More on that shortly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHunters have long known that agarwood trees growing in mountainous areas yield the sweetest smelling wood, especially those from rocky cliffs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMuch of Nagaland is known for its gentle sweetness of flowers and wildflower honey present in the woods, and very lucky when those floral notes carry over in to the oil. It is already the well-known key feature of agarwood from this region, but extracting the oil can highlight those nuances.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou'll notice this oil has a some good years on it, too - which is why I'm adding it to the Ateek Series - a series of some very aged oils that I'll be releasing through 2022, and possibly in to 2023 if I don't get them all out before the end of the year. These are some real gems, and testaments to Time, History, and the Quality of Yesteryear. Distilled by veterans in the field often long gone from this earth. Be sure to search \"Ateek\" in the shop to discover some of these unique olfactory opportunities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI mentioned before that this is a pure Seufi Oud oil - and that 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\u003eMokokchung 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 1999 - pure and uncut, and distilled exclusively from the top 1\/3 of branches from 100 + year old trees. 5 trees over a century old, to be exact. A real treat, to say the least.\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\u003eAs one client joked, \"Like the toasted nuts of those that would destroy me - or not send the oils I paid for\" haha\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn all seriousness - the opening notes are that of savory toasted nuts. Maybe not of those that wish ill of me ... but seriously, toasted nuts. hehe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first time I smelled this oil it took me back to when I was a kid when my folks would take me to the Indiana State Fair (the madre is from Indiana - and her side of the family is still out there). Remember those cinnamon almonds and toasted cashews that would scent the air as you walked by the stands? That's the first memory that struck me upon smelling this oil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe oil transitions from Savory Toasted Nuts in to a Sensual Hay and Sweet Jaggery - that sweet, wood fired coconut sugar that if you've never had it, you need to. The Hay note in this is just gorgeous. It's not a fermented, farm'y hay note. Rather it's that sweet clover bails of hay that you smell in a barn - aging for winter. That sweetness from the Hay and that almost wood-fired coconut sugar note make me melt every time I open the bottle and swipe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs if the oil hasn't been enough of an adventure - the Dry Down begins to express hints of Dark Cocoa, and the Hay notes transition into a Leatheriness that highlights the Seufi Resin oh-so-beautifully.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe unique geographical mountainous region of Mokokchung, coupled with the exclusive top branches of centennial trees used to produce this exclusive Seufi oil yields an exquisite savory sweetness that highlights the pronounced aroma of the region. The oil has had 23 gorgeous years of aging at present, to boot - rounding out the oil in much the same way whiskies get sweeter and smoother with time. Oils like this are not found out on the market, and when they are on those rare instances - they hide in vaulted VIP exclusive access, often never seeing the light of day for the likes of you and me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to add to your Ateek collection a superb example of a 100% aged Seufi oil, juiced exclusively from the top 1\/3 of branches from 5 centennial trees. I sincerely hope a bottle of 1999 Mokokchung Seufi joins the archive in a good home like yours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: 1999 Mokokchung Seufi,Pure Oud Oil","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.1g · V-Vial","offer_id":44154999570657,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.3g · V-Vial","offer_id":44154999603425,"sku":"","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · V-Vial","offer_id":44154999636193,"sku":"","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44154999668961,"sku":"","price":3375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.3828804997_k5pm.jpg?v=1698077700"},{"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":"manipur-and-meghalaya-2020-steam-distilled-pure-wild-oud-oil","title":"Manipur and Meghalaya 2020 : Tobacco, Raisins and Tea Liquor Hindi Oud Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003eClass : Wild\u003cbr\u003eJungles : Manipur and Meghalaya Co-distillation\u003cbr\u003eDistillation : June - August 2020 - Stainless - 7 day Non-Barnyard Soak - STEAM Distillation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis oil took 3 runs, each for 3+ weeks of steam distillation for a total of 10 weeks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe used ultra premium shavings that were as black as the woods they were cleaned from to produce it, and it took ages to put enough material together to juice this in our smallest still. High resin content coupled with steam distillation means small yields but it is worth it for this absolutely dreamy aroma.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManipur oils and woods have long been sought out as some of the best from the region. Oils, when produced from this region with especially with no fermentation, can tease out citrus and fruit notes (sometimes leaning more on sweet fruits, at others more towards fruit leather), and occasional pepperiness - a unique characteristic from this region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeghalaya - Sanskrit for 'abode of clouds'. The combination of high altitude and being the wettest place on earth makes Meghalaya about the most ideal place for agarwood trees to grow. Although you might expect airy notes from such high altitude woods - Meghalaya often produces sweet hay and suede, notes of fruity plums and dried raisins - reminiscent of Burmese and occasional Laotian oils of yesteryear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat happens when you juice them together?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis oil is DEEP. Slight hints of nuttiness. Tobacco. TOBACCO. Fields of hay. Dried Hunza raisins and what smells like a dash of liquor. Wafts of Asian citrus. And my fave ... notes of RICH, DEEP tea liquor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGently heated chips with wisps of Scotch and lightly peated Heather and caramelized sugar will leave you wondering if you’re supposed to be chewing your arm off, or simply smell it. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a rich and incredibly complex oil - one that may require a few moments of contemplation to fully wrap your nose around what you're smelling. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnjoy the mind games ...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Manipuri Oud,Meghalaya Oud,Hindi Oud,Codistillation\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · V-Vial","offer_id":44155004420321,"sku":"","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · V-Vial","offer_id":44155004453089,"sku":"","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.2584133101_4tha.jpg?v=1698077787"},{"product_id":"4-emperors-2022-filippino-sri-lankan-indian-hainan-co-distilled-pure-oud-oil-dehn-al-oudh","title":"4 Emperors 2022 : Wildflowers, Sweet Leather and Tea Co-Distilled Oud Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003eJungles : Co-Distillation of :\u003cbr\u003e-Philippines (Leyte, Bicol, and Mindanao)\u003cbr\u003e-Sri Lankan (Adam)\u003cbr\u003e-Hindi (Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram)\u003cbr\u003e-Hainan Island\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClass : Wild, Premium Shavings and Broken Chips\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDistillation : 5 Day Clean Soak, 15 Day Run - Stainless over Gas, February 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is another unicorn. A DEEP one. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI’ve mentioned previously that for the past few years, I’ve had a dedicated employee who finds some unique stuff for me traveling across India - who also distills some unique stuff for me. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo I pick up a lot of stuff we find along the way. Which begs the question - what to do when you have small batches of shavings and chips, but it’s not quite enough to run a single distillation? Combine them, of course!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor fun, I made a batch combining Filippino, Sri Lankan, and Hindi woods that I called 3 Kings. I reserved some of the woods to make a second, fun, experimental batch, which we have here. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor this experimental batch, i decided to combine some increasingly rare wild Hainan wood. We changed the distillation parameters a little bit to pull out some different accents from the woods - aiming for something a little sweeter (from the Hainan), and maybe a little more resinous. I wanted this to be rich and luxurious - and I think you’ll agree, we’ve done just that. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a batch we produced back in February of 2022 from an amalgamation of shavings and chips from 8 different locations in 4 different countries - detailed above. Highly unique and probably not something we could replicate due to the uniqueness of the mix we put together. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTook me 2 years to gather the materials for this little project, and now that it’s got more than a year of aging on it - I think it’s ready to hit the streets. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the 6th Filippino oil I’ve offered : \u003cbr\u003e2 New Gens (Adobo Leyte \u0026amp; Tandaya Leyte)\u003cbr\u003e2 Traditionals (Kakawit \u0026amp; Manila)\u003cbr\u003eAnd now - 2 different Co-Distillations 💪🏼\u003cbr\u003e(3 Kings \u0026amp; 4 Emperors)\u003cbr\u003e6 Unicorns 🦄 and counting …\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf we’re being honest - I’m having a little trouble pegging this one down. When you smell it - you’ll understand what I mean …\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmelling from the bottle - I think you’d be fooled into thinking it’s a Hindi. The light pastoral scent of Hay and light fermentation leading you to think it’s a pure Indian Oud oil. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen comes the swipe. Wait. It’s not a Hindi. 🧐 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, there is some pastoral Hay at first whiff, but that’s a momentary trip through the fields. Don’t let it deter you, because what awaits behind it is sheer magic. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWildflowers from the tropical Philippines and Hainan and Ocean Breezes from Sri Lanka are infused throughout the Sweet Leather and Tea notes from the Hindis. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI pick up hints of Incense Smoke and Amber … like light wafts of a cup of Lapsang Souchong steaming in the background. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s as if we combined the best of four legendary regions and alchemically bound them together in a pot. 🦄 Oh wait - that’s EXACTLY what we did 😉\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf this were a cup of tea, I’d be in Heaven 🥰\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf India is the King of Agarwoods … 🤴🏼 \u003cbr\u003eAnd Sri Lanka is the Jewel of India … 💎 \u003cbr\u003eIf the Philippines are the Jewel of the South Pacific … 💎 \u003cbr\u003eAnd Hainan the Crown Jewel of Chinese Agarwoods … 👑 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombined - we have the 4 Emperors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: CoDistillation of :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHainan Oud\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHindi Oud\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilani Oud\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilipino Oud\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · V-Vial","offer_id":44155004715233,"sku":"","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · V-Vial","offer_id":44155004748001,"sku":"","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44155004780769,"sku":"","price":725.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.4782494194_o3cr.jpg?v=1698077827"},{"product_id":"sonai-rupai-2007-bhutan-arunachal-pradesh-assam-sonai-rupai-pure-oud-oil-dehn-al-oudh","title":"Sonai Rupai 2007 : Peated Malt, Dark Woods and Bitter Cacao Assam–Bhutan Oud Oil","description":"Jungle : Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary - Intersection of Bhutan\/Arunachal Pradesh\/Assam\u003cbr\u003eDistillation : Traditional Deg and Bapkha - Wood Fired\u003cbr\u003eClass : Wild, 100++ year old tree that came down in a storm\u003cbr\u003eSpecies : Agallocha\u003cbr\u003eProfile : Whiskey Distillation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e** Peated Malt - Dark Woods - Bitter Cacao - Rich Resin - Hay and Leather\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere at Rising Phoenix, I endeavor to either produce or collect what cannot be easily found elsewhere. In so doing, I've curated what has become the largest selection of Artisan-distilled Oils, Incenses, and Aromatherapy and Perfumer's materials anywhere on the internet. I'd say I'm succeeding and exceeding in what I set out to do.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat you'll find here is a collection like no other. Products that I produce in-house. Products I commission. Products I find in my hunt across the globe to find the most unique and exquisite raw materials from the 4 Corners. I've tried to bring the best of the world right to your fingertips, including some of the most unique and most rare specimens - which brings us to this very unique pure Oud oil from 2007 - Sonai Rupai.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSonai Rupai is a wildlife preserve bordering on Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh, with Assam on the southern border. I've been doing more and more work directly with various forestry departments - which is what brought this unique specimen in to my sights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBack in 2007, a tree well over a century old came down in the wilderness preserve of Sonai Rupai. It was collected by the forestry department and then handed over to a local distiller, juiced and then the oil was shelved for aging. Through a few chats, I was connected by the forestry department to the distiller, and from the distiller - straight to me - and now on to you!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA QUICK STORY\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI'm not one to brag - but I'm told I need to work on tooting my own horn a little bit more. With that...a quick story :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn February of 2023 I hosted another Artisan OudFest here in metro Atlanta. There was an Indian gentleman who has been in attendance at several of my events now that flew in the other side of the country, all the way from California. Great guy who's been all over the world. Aside from his stellar personality - one of the things I appreciate about him his extensive travels in the pursuit of Agarwood, and has had the opportunity to browse - in person - quite a few woods and oils directly in the countries of origin, as well as across the Gulf. I mention this because - he mentioned at the event that the specimens that I brought out here in Atlanta were the most diverse and best he had seen in any single place he's been, and on top of that - I had what is likely the greatest collection of Indian and Subcontinental oils anywhere on the planet...and I didn't even bring but a fraction of the collection out over that joyous weekend!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs I briefly mentioned - this oil hails from a unique geographical area. Sonai Rupai comes from Northern Assam, where it bumps up against Arunachal Pradesh and Bhutan. This makes this oil really unique in that I find elements of all three regions present in the oil, and they meld together in a way that makes for one very unique oil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite this being a traditional distillation, conducted over a wood fire in a traditional deg setup - don't expect Sonai Rupai to be a stereotypical hay and barn profile. Rather, Sonai Rupai is what I class as a \"Whiskey Distillation\" - akin to several of the VERY popular oils currently in the shop like :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJiribam Guf 2006\u003cbr\u003eKrishnai Char 2016\u003cbr\u003eDawki 2016\u003cbr\u003eSujanagar 2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you've tried one of these oils and liked it - you'll love Sonai Rupai\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor starters - it's a DEEP oil. It's not bright. It's not airy or ethereal. Like the above mentioned oils ... it's on a spectrum of BLACK. Even the color of the oil is nearly pitch black.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike the Whiskey Profile suggests - expect Peated Malt, dark woods and hints of what could be Bitter Cacao - layered over rich Resin, Hay and Leather.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon't expect florals or fruits or amber sweetness. If those are your jam - you're not going to find it here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut if you like the Shadow's shadow - pick yourself up a bottle of Sonai Rupai!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautifully aging for over a decade and a half.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: 2007 Sonai Rupai Pure Oud Oil","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44155006910689,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44155006943457,"sku":"","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44155006976225,"sku":"","price":510.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12g · Full Tola","offer_id":44155007008993,"sku":"","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.4767198603_con8.jpg?v=1698077897"},{"product_id":"jiribam-ateek-2000-pure-vintage-manipuri-indian-oud-oil-hindi-dehn-al-oudh","title":"Jiribam Ateek 2000 : Sweet Amber Manipuri Oud Oil","description":"Jungle : Jiribam, Manipur - India\u003cbr\u003eDistillation : Stainless, Gas\u003cbr\u003eClass : Wild - Shavings and Broken Chips\u003cbr\u003eSpecies : Agallocha\u003cbr\u003eClass : Ambery\/Sweet - Ateek Series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdding another specimen to our growing Ateek Series - Oils with a minimum of 20 years of aging on them, some nearing a century or more of aging since they were distilled.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTime adds a dimension that can't be replicated. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA common misconception is that Time Fixes Blemishes. This is not simply true. What IS true is that Time can smooth some rough edges - but simply put - shit oils that are aged are simply old shitty oils. If you want a fine aged oil, it's gotta start out as a fine new oil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI used to live in Avignon, capital of the French Cote du Rhone wine country. Known for their tannic wines that often needed aging to smooth the rough edges. I used to study wine - and I was fascinated how vinters could spot a wine that needed to be sold quickly - and one that needed to be set aside, knowing that additional age would magically cause the wine to blossom in a way that only Time could do. It is an art that few can master, but when they do - it's a fireworks display that drops jaws.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike aged fine whiskey or wine or tea - aging an oil can add layers of complexity and character in a way that no other process can duplicate. Generally speaking, a little aging can smooth out some rough edges on an oil - but you can't fix ugly. On the other hand - distillers - myself, included - will sometimes set aside great batches for further aging, knowing full well that a great oil now will yield an exceptional oil down the line. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhich brings us to my Ateek Series - a collection of oils that I have collected, directly from collectors or from the distillers, themselves - that have shelved oils in the pursuit of showcasing what age can do to beautify an already excellent specimen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the greatest ironies of traditional Hindi distillations is that many non-Arabs (Hindi distillations tend to be destined for the Gulf Market, after all) find traditional oils and fermentation to smell like farmland\/manure\/fermentation. This will generally yield an oil that smells of some level of cheese - all the way from Bries and Camemberts to the far end of the spectrum of Blue Cheeses. I do not classify rot the same as fermentation - the same way that cheese is not the same as rotten or spoiled milk. Now the irony to this is - many Arabs and Subcontinentals will say that traditional\/fermented oils smell SWEET. I think this categorization differs from how, say Western or Asian noses perceive fermentation - as I detail above. However, Jiribam Ateek 2000 I would say is categorically a genuinely Sweet, Ambery Oud oil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI see this happen over and over again when I have visitors to my workshop - and it's even more pronounced in mixed company. A white or Asian visitor will say, \"I smell animals!\" whereas an Indian, Pakistani, or Arab visitor will exclaim, \"It's so sweet!\" Just goes to show that aromatic context matters, and that there is no accounting for tastes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJiribam Ateek 2000 I think everyone will agree - is a sweet oil. Yes, there is some barn and hay and leather, but the overall personality I find in this oil is AMBER. It's a pleasantly sweet, Ambery vintage Oud that's easy to wear and brings a smile to my face every time I apply some. And the Dry Down ... soooo sweet! I feel a little bit like I am eating one of those Indian Sweet\/Sour candies ... tart fermentation paired with the natural sweetness of Amber.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn top of that delightful Sweetness is the beloved character of Manipuri \"King of Indian Oud\". Manipur has a flavor profile that many in the game recognize as the most sought after flavor profile, that of the wild and lush forests of Manipur.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd to that pleasant sweetness and Kingly geo profile what only 23 years of aging can add, and you've got Jiribam Ateek 2000.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI've had quite a few Jiribam oils and woods in the shop at this point, and I think it's safe to say that they have all been well received. 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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":"garo-hills-2021-wild-hindi-oud-oil","title":"Garo Hills 2021 : Pipe Tobacco and Leather Hindi Oud Oil","description":"Jungle : Garo Hills - Meghalaya\u003cbr\u003eClass : Wild\u003cbr\u003eDistillation : Stainless, January 2021 - Clean Soak Non-Fermentation, 7-day run\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall Batch, distilled from the quality of broken chips in the photos. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreat for Daily Wear - less of a “wild artisan ride” and more of a “really solid great value” - priced well for daily use, and for my perfumers out there - also a great value for further compounding. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMusky, Leathery, with hints of Rolled Tobacco and Spice. Think “pipe tobacco and leather jackets”. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven though it’s a clean, non-fermentation batch - many Hindis still have some leather and hay notes bordering on “barnyard adjacent” for my Western-nosed clients. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI tested this with one of my local Taiwanese friends. Asian noses in general tend to be really sensitive to any barnyard notes - even more so than Western noses. I mention this - because he loved this oil. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo I think it’s safe to say this is “safe for all noses” 😎\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Meghalaya Agarwood,Garo Hills","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44155016446177,"sku":"","price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44155016478945,"sku":"","price":138.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44155016511713,"sku":"","price":360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.3053846903_hgnt.jpg?v=1698078176"},{"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":"dharma-ltd-1992-vintage-wild-thai-subintegra-pure-oud-oil","title":"Dharma LTD 1992 : Oud Resin, Raisins and Purple Leather Thai Oud Oil","description":"Dharma LTD 1992 - Vintage Wild Thai Subintegra Pure Oud Oil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJungle : Thailand\u003cbr\u003eClass : Wild\u003cbr\u003eSpecies : Subintegra\u003cbr\u003eDistillation : Copper, No Soak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is another unique, small quantity oil that I'm offering, also a vaulted oil coming from an old collector friend of mine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorth noting - rather than the more standard Crassna species from the region - this is a pure Subintegra distillation from 1992, produced back when crazy woods were just ground down and tossed in the juicer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDharma is a key concept with multiple meanings in Indian religions, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism and others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDharma is a noun that translates a few ways ... \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-The eternal and inherent nature of reality, regarded in Hinduism as a cosmic law underlying right behavior and social order.\u003cbr\u003e-In Buddhism - the nature of reality regarded as a universal truth taught by the Buddha; the teaching of Buddhism.\u003cbr\u003e-an aspect of truth or reality. ex : \"all dharmas are forms of emptiness\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a little bit of a confusing topic, to be honest. Let's try to clarify further ...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Hinduism : an individual's duty fulfilled by observance of custom or law. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn both Hinduism and Buddhism. \u003cbr\u003ea : the basic principles of cosmic or individual existence : divine law. \u003cbr\u003eb : conformity to one's duty and nature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhatever the case ... if Dharma had a scent - I imagine this would be it!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpect : Oud Resin, Hunza Raisins, Chewy Purple Leather, and Devout Thai Holiness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a very limited (LTD) oil, acquired from an old collector friend. \u003cbr\u003eAs such, I'll only be offering this in 1g V-Vials. Quantities are limited, grab some while available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Pure 1992 Wild Thai Oud Oil","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"1g · V-Vial","offer_id":44155025129697,"sku":"","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.3297738656_lf3j.jpg?v=1698078355"},{"product_id":"nungkhal-1-2023-pure-manipuri-170-year-old-single-tree-oud-oil-hindi-dehn-al-oudh-rising-phoenix-perfumery-nungkhal-series-1-of-4","title":"Nungkhal 1 (2023) : Barnyard, Dark Berries and Black Cherry Manipuri Oud Oil","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJungle : Nungkhal Forest Preserve, Manipur - India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClass : Wild Agallocha - 170+ Year Old Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDistillation : Traditional Wood-fired Copper Deg and Bapkha, 7 Day Minimal Fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDistillation Date : July 2023 - First 12 hours collected\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDistillation Type : Traditional, Barnyard - Leather, Hay, \u0026amp; Fruits - Dark Berries and Black Cherries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e**This is a super cool Series of Oils - totaling 4 Nungkhal oils, all distilled from the same tree, in the same equipment - but under 4 different conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTHE BACKSTORY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBack in June and July of 2022, I was working with the local forestry department in the Nungkhal Forest Preserve. I was approached to purchase a tree estimated to be around 165 years old (we counted over 170 rings when we took it down - so it's at least 170 Years Old - possibly older). It was an old tree and very obviously heavily infected, which is what prompted the forestry department to reach out to us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe funds from our purchase were used to update one of the forestry outposts there in the preserve, and to construct a new outpost. So we helped do a lot of good in purchasing this tree with their help.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt was quite a large tree, fully wild, and I was given a guarantee that it would contain \"at least X kg's of premium wood\". Needless to say ... it did.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI took and set aside roughly 14kg of premium and sinking wood from the tree, and decided the rest of the incense woods and shavings would be used to produce oil. 4 of them, to be exact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is way out in the countryside, and there's no real way to get the wood out to distill elsewhere in any large quantity - so I rented a well-kept local setup to put to work. Over $9,000 of firewood was purchased and used to distill these 4 oils, on top of the cost of the tree, plus the cost of cutting out and cleaning all the wood - which took more than 2 MONTHS just to carve it all out. This was not an inexpensive undertaking. Tens of thousands I put in to this experiment, and that's money all spent up front. I was terrified, to say the least. haha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt was July of 2023 before I had the funds to start the distillation (had to buy all that firewood!) - so the woods were good and mature and dry. Perfect for the project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e**In each of the 4 oils, I tried to evenly distribute shavings and the various grades of incense woods. The differences between the oils lay in the soak \/ fermentation lengths, and the length of time I distilled the oils, along with some other tweaks during distillation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTHE SCENT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInterestingly - this is the least soaked \/ fermented batch we made, but came out the \"strongest\" smelling of the 4 oils. The most \"punchy\", if you will. That's not something to be afraid of, btw.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you have tried any of my Ateek Series of very old Oud oils - you'll recognize that characteristic strength, and even though this is a new oil from 2023 - you'd easily think this was one of the oils from the Ateek Series. It smells OLD ... likely due to the sheer age of the material used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlthough Nungkhal 1 is potently animalic - it smells very clean and smooth - like a creamy and smooth blue cheese...loaded with Umami. Even the feedback I've gotten from non-funk lovers have told me that the oil is weirdly addictive. Sticking in your nose, haunting you with warmth for hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThat punchy opening lasts all of maybe 10 minutes before it begins transitioning into pleasant Florals and Dark Berries - even something I’d call a Black Cherry - all the things lovers of Clean Hindi oils love about Hindis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a potent oil - despite being the shortest soak, and only the first 12 hours of distillation was collected. Weirdly addictive, and hits all the sweet spots that Hindi lovers usually look for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHindi lovers - this one's for you - Barn and Leather and Florals and Berries Galore!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis was a passion project and a HUGE risk I took - from harvest to distillation. Many more like it I've already undertaken ... but that's a story for another time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you're interested in some woods from this tree, please do reach out. It's excellent stuff.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44294527025377,"sku":"","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.3g · V-Vial","offer_id":44294527058145,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44294527090913,"sku":"","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · V-Vial","offer_id":44294527123681,"sku":"","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44294527156449,"sku":"","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/files\/nungkhal.jpg?v=1702049362"},{"product_id":"nungkhal-2-2023-pure-manipuri-170-year-old-single-tree-oud-oil-hindi-dehn-al-oudh-rising-phoenix-perfumery-nungkhal-series-2-of-4","title":"Nungkhal 2 (2023) : Port Wine, Plums and Chocolate Manipuri Oud Oil","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJungle : Nungkhal Forest Preserve, Manipur - India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClass : Wild Agallocha - 170+ Year Old Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDistillation : Traditional Wood-fired Copper Deg and Bapkha, 10 Day Soak \/ Fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDistillation Date : July 2023 - Distilled for 7 Days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDistillation Type : Whiskey \/ Port - Light Barnyard - Leather, Hay, Thai Fruits, Berries \u0026amp; Plums, Light Smoke and Chocolate - Glouwine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e**This is a super cool Series of Oils - totaling 4 Nungkhal oils, all distilled from the same tree, in the same equipment - but under 4 different conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTHE BACKSTORY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBack in June and July of 2022, I was working with the local forestry department in the Nungkhal Forest Preserve. I was approached to purchase a tree estimated to be around 165 years old (we counted over 170 rings when we took it down - so it's at least 170 Years Old - possibly older). It was an old tree and very obviously heavily infected, which is what prompted the forestry department to reach out to us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe funds from our purchase were used to update one of the forestry outposts there in the preserve, and to construct a new outpost. So we helped do a lot of good in purchasing this tree with their help.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt was quite a large tree, fully wild, and I was given a guarantee that it would contain \"at least X kg's of premium wood\". Needless to say ... it did.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI took and set aside roughly 14kg of premium and sinking wood from the tree, and decided the rest of the incense woods and shavings would be used to produce oil. 4 of them, to be exact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is way out in the countryside, and there's no real way to get the wood out to distill elsewhere in any large quantity - so I rented a well-kept local setup to put to work. Over $9,000 of firewood was purchased and used to distill these 4 oils, on top of the cost of the tree, plus the cost of cutting out and cleaning all the wood - which took more than 2 MONTHS just to carve it all out. This was not an inexpensive undertaking. Tens of thousands I put in to this experiment, and that's money all spent up front. I was terrified, to say the least. haha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt was July of 2023 before I had the funds to start the distillation (had to buy all that firewood!) - so the woods were good and mature and dry. Perfect for the project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e**In each of the 4 oils, I tried to evenly distribute shavings and the various grades of incense woods. The differences between the oils lay in the soak \/ fermentation lengths, and the length of time I distilled the oils, along with some other tweaks during distillation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTHE SCENT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNungkhal 2 is soaked \/ fermented a little longer than the initial batch. It's a little less punchy than Nungkhal 1 - but interestingly, it's got this almost Whiskey \/ Port Wine kinda vibe to it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA little \"punchy\", if you will. That's not something to be afraid of, btw.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you have tried any of my Ateek Series of very old Oud oils - you'll recognize that characteristic strength, and even though this is a new oil from 2023 - you'd easily think this was one of the oils from the Ateek Series. It smells OLD ... likely due to the sheer age of the material used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNungkhal 2 is less potently animalic - it smells very clean and smooth - loaded with Umami and an almost Port Wine kinda vibe to it. Even the feedback I've gotten from non-funk lovers have told me that the oil is weirdly addictive. Sticking in your nose, haunting you with warmth for hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThat punchy opening lasts all of maybe 10 minutes before it begins transitioning into pleasant florals and berries - all the things lovers of Clean Hindi oils love about Hindis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere's some Smoke I detect in this oil undergirding the Leather and Berries. Along with Yogurt and sweet Thai Fruits. Maybe a touch of dark plums, along with an almost chocolatiness to it. And like I said ... not quite Whiskey - but more of a Port Wine tonality to it. I want to drink a tall glass of this stuff !\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeirdly addictive, and hits all the sweet spots that Hindi lovers usually look for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHindi lovers - this one's for you - Barn and Leather and Florals and Berries Galore - along with Thai Fruits, Yogurt, Plums and Chocolate - layered over Port Wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNungkhal 2 is Frutier and more \"Moist\" than Nungkhal 1. They share the similar untamed Funky Leather and Animalic tonalities - but the volume on them is turned down, and that Jamminess \/ Port Wine quality is present. It's very enjoyable...almost like a holiday Glouwine, if you are familiar with the European tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis was a passion project and a HUGE risk I took - from harvest to distillation. Many more like it I've already undertaken ... but that's a story for another time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you're interested in some woods from this tree, please do reach out. It's excellent stuff.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44294552649953,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.3g · V-Vial","offer_id":44294552682721,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44294552715489,"sku":"","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · V-Vial","offer_id":44294552748257,"sku":"","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44294552781025,"sku":"","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/files\/nungkhal2.jpg?v=1702049310"},{"product_id":"nungkhal-3-2023-pure-manipuri-170-year-old-single-tree-oud-oil-hindi-dehn-al-oudh-rising-phoenix-perfumery-nungkhal-series-3-of-4","title":"Nungkhal 3 (2023) : Pu'Er Tea, Strawberries and Milk Chocolate Manipuri Oud Oil","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJungle : Nungkhal Forest Preserve, Manipur - India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClass : Wild Agallocha - 170+ Year Old Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDistillation : Traditional Wood-fired Copper Deg and Bapkha, 20 Day Soak \/ Fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDistillation Date : July 2023 - Distilled for 20 Days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDistillation Type : Aged Shou Pu'Er (Chinese Fermented Tea), Strawberries, Yogurt, Sweet \/ Sour - Gentle Incense Smoke, Cup of Cocoa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e**This is a super cool Series of Oils - totaling 4 Nungkhal oils, all distilled from the same tree, in the same equipment - but under 4 different conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTHE BACKSTORY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBack in June and July of 2022, I was working with the local forestry department in the Nungkhal Forest Preserve. I was approached to purchase a tree estimated to be around 165 years old (we counted over 170 rings when we took it down - so it's at least 170 Years Old - possibly older). It was an old tree and very obviously heavily infected, which is what prompted the forestry department to reach out to us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe funds from our purchase were used to update one of the forestry outposts there in the preserve, and to construct a new outpost. So we helped do a lot of good in purchasing this tree with their help.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt was quite a large tree, fully wild, and I was given a guarantee that it would contain \"at least X kg's of premium wood\". Needless to say ... it did.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI took and set aside roughly 14kg of premium and sinking wood from the tree, and decided the rest of the incense woods and shavings would be used to produce oil. 4 of them, to be exact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is way out in the countryside, and there's no real way to get the wood out to distill elsewhere in any large quantity - so I rented a well-kept local setup to put to work. Over $9,000 of firewood was purchased and used to distill these 4 oils, on top of the cost of the tree, plus the cost of cutting out and cleaning all the wood - which took more than 2 MONTHS just to carve it all out. This was not an inexpensive undertaking. Tens of thousands I put in to this experiment, and that's money all spent up front. I was terrified, to say the least. haha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt was July of 2023 before I had the funds to start the distillation (had to buy all that firewood!) - so the woods were good and mature and dry. Perfect for the project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e**In each of the 4 oils, I tried to evenly distribute shavings and the various grades of incense woods. The differences between the oils lay in the soak \/ fermentation lengths, and the length of time I distilled the oils, along with some other tweaks during distillation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTHE SCENT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNungkhal 3 is the second longest soaked \/ fermented batch we made. Soaked for 20 Days. Interestingly - the longer the ferment, the smoother the oil. Nunkhal 3 is like a fine aged Pu'Er - a Tea Drinker's Delight!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImagine the earthy tonality of a Pu'Er, with a Tart Strawberry Twist!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you have tried any of my Ateek Series of very old Oud oils - you'll recognize that characteristic strength, and even though this is a new oil from 2023 - you'd easily think this was one of the oils from the Ateek Series. It smells OLD ... likely due to the sheer age of the material used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNungkhal 3 is decidedly LESS potently animalic - it smells very clean and smooth - loaded with Umami and an almost Tea-like Pu'Er kinda vibe to it. For those that know me - I have a special place in my heart for oils with Tea nuances to them. Some of my personal faves!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe feedback I've gotten from non-funk lovers have told me that the Nungkhal oils are weirdly addictive. Sticking in your nose, haunting you with warmth for hours. And now ... a warm cup of umami-laden Pu-Er Tea and Strawberries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThat punchiness found in Nungkhal 1 and 2 is dramatically muted here in Nungkhal 3 - and like the others, that opening lasts all of maybe 5-10 minutes before it begins transitioning into pleasant florals and tart berries - all the things lovers of Clean Hindi oils love about Hindis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere's some Smoke I detect in this oil undergirding the Leather and Berries. In the Drydown - the scent undergoes a significant change. The oil morphs into a mouth-wateringly chocolatey, incensey, and gently smokey scent, while simultaneously retaining an old book-like warmth and sweetness. Like pulling out an old book and reading it by the fire, warm cup of cocoa in-hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeirdly addictive, and hits all the sweet spots that Hindi lovers usually look for, with some dramatic twists from the first two versions. I suspect the additional fermentation has yielded the additional layers and depth, not unlike what we find in superbly aged specimens of Pu-Er cakes. Layers and layers to be explored and enjoyed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNungkhal 3 is more Tea-like than the first two oils. The Funky Leather and Animalic tonalities are dramatically toned down - and that Jamminess has turned to Sweet \/ Sour Strawberries and Cocoa. It's very enjoyable...almost like a cup of Tart Tea on the front end, and a cup of Fireside Cocoa on the back end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis was a passion project and a HUGE risk I took - from harvest to distillation. Many more like it I've already undertaken ... but that's a story for another time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you're interested in some woods from this tree, please do reach out. It's excellent stuff.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44294570311905,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.3g · V-Vial","offer_id":44294570344673,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44294570377441,"sku":"","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · V-Vial","offer_id":44294570410209,"sku":"","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44294570442977,"sku":"","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/files\/nungkhal3.jpg?v=1702049107"},{"product_id":"nungkhal-4-2023-pure-manipuri-170-year-old-single-tree-oud-oil-hindi-dehn-al-oudh-rising-phoenix-perfumery-nungkhal-series-4-of-4","title":"Nungkhal 4 (2023) : Aged Tea, Pepper and Bitter Cacao Manipuri Oud Oil","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJungle : Nungkhal Forest Preserve, Manipur - India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClass : Wild Agallocha - 170+ Year Old Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDistillation : Traditional Wood-fired Copper Deg and Bapkha, 40 Day Soak \/ Fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDistillation Date : July - September 2023 - Distilled for 50 Days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDistillation Type : Incense'y \/ Spicy, Tea-like, Cocoa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e**This is a super cool Series of Oils - totaling 4 Nungkhal oils, all distilled from the same tree, in the same equipment - but under 4 different conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTHE BACKSTORY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBack in June and July of 2022, I was working with the local forestry department in the Nungkhal Forest Preserve. I was approached to purchase a tree estimated to be around 165 years old (we counted over 170 rings when we took it down - so it's at least 170 Years Old - possibly older). It was an old tree and very obviously heavily infected, which is what prompted the forestry department to reach out to us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe funds from our purchase were used to update one of the forestry outposts there in the preserve, and to construct a new outpost. So we helped do a lot of good in purchasing this tree with their help.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt was quite a large tree, fully wild, and I was given a guarantee that it would contain \"at least X kg's of premium wood\". Needless to say ... it did.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI took and set aside roughly 14kg of premium and sinking wood from the tree, and decided the rest of the incense woods and shavings would be used to produce oil. 4 of them, to be exact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is way out in the countryside, and there's no real way to get the wood out to distill elsewhere in any large quantity - so I rented a well-kept local setup to put to work. Over $9,000 of firewood was purchased and used to distill these 4 oils, on top of the cost of the tree, plus the cost of cutting out and cleaning all the wood - which took more than 2 MONTHS just to carve it all out. This was not an inexpensive undertaking. Tens of thousands I put in to this experiment, and that's money all spent up front. I was terrified, to say the least. haha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt was July of 2023 before I had the funds to start the distillation (had to buy all that firewood!) - so the woods were good and mature and dry. Perfect for the project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e**In each of the 4 oils, I tried to evenly distribute shavings and the various grades of incense woods. The differences between the oils lay in the soak \/ fermentation lengths, and the length of time I distilled the oils, along with some other tweaks during distillation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTHE SCENT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNungkhal 4 is the longest soaked \/ fermented batch we made. Soaked for 40 Days, and distilled for a whopping 50 Days! The oil from this batch continued to flow and flow, so I had to keep buying firewood to keep it going since the wood didn't seem to want to quite producing oil for us. This batch was the largest yield out of the 4 oils as a result, I imagine, of the fermentation. That - and this was damn good wood, dense with oil and resin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDon't let that long fermentation spook ya, though - this is the smoothest and easiest of the 4 oils to wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInterestingly - the longer the ferment, the smoother the oil. Nunkhal 4 is like a fine aged Tea, with rich pepperiness, and a soothing incense tonality, with hints of tart fruits, chocolate and smoke. Delightful!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you have tried any of my Ateek Series of very old Oud oils - you'll recognize that characteristic strength, and even though this is a new oil from 2023 - you'd easily think this was one of the oils from the Ateek Series. It smells OLD ... likely due to the sheer age of the material used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNungkhal 4 is NOT potently animalic - although it does have a little bit of a bite for those with tender noses. But of the 4, this is the gentlest. It smells very clean and smooth - loaded with Umami and a Tea-like, Incense vibe to it. For those that know me - I have a special place in my heart for oils with Tea nuances to them, as well as for Incense'y oils...and this has both! Some of my personal faves! The Incense here is less smoke and more of that Incense'y Resinous quality - although some are detecting some hints of smoke in the Drydown. I wouldn't call it a smokey oil, though - very gentle and pleasant. If the other oils were various Blue Cheeses, Nungkhal is a Brie \/ Camembert.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe feedback I've gotten from non-funk lovers have told me that the Nungkhal oils are weirdly addictive. Sticking in your nose, haunting you with warmth for hours. And now ... a warm cup of umami-laden Tea and Incense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThat punchiness found in Nungkhal 1 and 2 is pretty much unseen here in Nungkhal 4. That opening that lasted all of maybe 5-10 minutes in the 3 other oils I'd say here is maybe 1-2 minutes of a gentle purr - before it begins transitioning into tea and pleasant florals and tart berries - all the things lovers of Clean Hindi oils love about Hindis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNungkhal 4 is warm and Tea-like, with a delightful Pepperiness. The Incense Resin and fruity-floral tartness is soothing to the tired soul. In the Drydown - the scent undergoes a significant change, morphing into chocolate and incense, and a gently smokey scent, while simultaneously retaining an old book-like warmth and sweetness. Like pulling out an old book and reading it by the fire, warm cup of cocoa in-hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOf the Ningkhal Series, I'd say Nungkhal 4 is the MOST Nuanced and MOST Subtle of the 4 oils. Spicy, yet Mild and Gentle. Loads to explore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeirdly addictive, and hits all the sweet spots that Hindi lovers usually look for, with some dramatic twists. I suspect the additional fermentation has yielded the additional layers and depth, not unlike what we find in superbly aged specimens of Pu-Er cakes. Layers and layers to be explored and enjoyed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNungkhal 4 is the most nuanced of the 4 oils. The Funky Leather and Animalic tonalities are dramatically toned down - and the Spicy \/ Peppery Incense pairs beautifully with the Cocoa and Smoke in the Drydown, with hints of fruits and florals throughout. It's very enjoyable...like a warm Hindi Hug and Cup of Tea. Of the 4 oils, Nungkhal 4 is the most nuanced, and the friendliest on the nose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis was a passion project and a HUGE risk I took - from harvest to distillation. Many more like it I've already undertaken ... but that's a story for another time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you're interested in some woods from this tree, please do reach out. 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Each location has a unique set up, yielding unique oils - and we are generally distilling woods from within their own countries of origin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular oil I chose to turn the vacuum off, and juice in a Stainless setup to have a different kind of fun. Don’t worry - I promise you’re gonna love this 😉\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis was some really resinous wood, and I wanted to capture some incense smoke coming off of it. For those that know my tastes, I love a little Incense’y Oud Smoke in my oils, and on a clean, New Gen distillation … I’m gettin’ randy just writing about it! 😅\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuffice it to say - if you’ve tried and loved Takengon Aceh, this run was a similar concept with an even more full bodied depth to it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to the unique set up - we combined harvests from 2 species from Mentarang, an area of Malinau \/ North Kalimantan, for a unique co-distillation - combining Malaccensis with Hirta \/ Candan. Hirta \/ Candan is a small, incredibly rare type of Agarwood species that normally wont yield huge amounts of wood due to the small size of the tree, but the wood it does produce is incredibly prized, especially in the Arab market. It's known for it's unique spiciness, which plays out delightfully in this distillation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABOUT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen we talk about Kalimantan or Borneo oils - names like Malinau or Tarakan, areas to the north eastern part of Indo Kalimantan - usually come to mind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to the value-added “branding” of the Malinau and Tarakan names, though - woods from other lesser known or prized areas of Kalimantan will be distilled and slapped on the band name - making it nearly impossible these days to find an oil with a genuine Malinau or Tarakan scent profile. That search for the Vanillic sweetness of genuine Malinau is now over 💪🏼\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSCENT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonally, I really like incense-style distillations both for their complexity, as well as their potency, and I break those down in to two types of distillations :\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Smokey Incense - more akin to heating a chip on charcoal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Not necessarily smokey - but an incense'y character to the oil that is like the first wisps of heating a chip on one of our Subitisms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMentarang Kodo 2023 is the best of both types of Incensiness, with a gentle smoke note that not only will not overpower the senses, but highlights the second type of Incense’y goodness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Gen \/ Non-soaking style means no fermentation notes and a clear, clean odor profile devoid of any barnyard. So if you don't like the funk - you should really give this a try.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe juiced Incense Grade Malacenssis and Candan \/ Hirta Chips, and you'll notice just how gourmand this oil is, in true Malinau fashion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMentarang Kodo has a great, almost Bergamot bitterness right upon application. Resinous and lightly Smokey. Wherefrom the bottle it’s reminiscent of Takengon Aceh - on skin it immediately becomes very distinctive. Sweet, Woody, and Smokey Incense Oudy goodness right off the bat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s an almost Chocolatey \/ Toffee \/ Caramel \/ Coffee note that I can’t stop inhaling. If you’re an Oud veteran , you know well the Vanillic sweetness from the Malinau region - but this is so much more gourmand and delectable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs I’m sitting here writing and sniffing my wrist, I just pulled out some Rapunzel Chocolat Noir 85%, a little Uraguyan artisnal Dulce de Leche, and I’m sipping on some Lapsang Souchong, and I’m picking all of them up in the glorious fume that is Mentarang Kodo eminating from the back of my left hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI remember when we first produced the oil, my project manager for my indonesian operation told me the scent reminded him of coffee with palm sugar, or “gula aren”. If you’ve never sweetened your black coffee with palm sugar, give it a try. Not only is it delicious and more nutritious, but you’ll understand that scent he was talking about.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI can only imagine what a few years of aging will do to this oil - I'd highly recommend grabbing a bottle to use, and another to shelve. I promise - this oil is gonna be absolutely magical in a few years. It's not a huge batch - so I suggest not sleeping on this one too long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon’t forget to light up a stick of our Paking Senkoh (of which Paking is located within the Mentarang Malinau forest) and contrast the sibling wood against the oil !\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44594648514785,"sku":"","price":92.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.3g · V-Vial","offer_id":44594648547553,"sku":"","price":98.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44594648580321,"sku":"","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · V-Vial","offer_id":44594648613089,"sku":"","price":284.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44594648645857,"sku":"","price":543.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44594648678625,"sku":"","price":776.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/files\/il_1588xN.5849202785_fq1f.jpg?v=1709401720"},{"product_id":"adam-reborn-sacred-footprints-2020-sri-lankan-oud-oil","title":"Adam Reborn 2020 : Cool Mountain Air and Woody Sri Lankan Oud Oil","description":"\u003cspan\u003eAdam Reborn \/ Sacred Footprints 2020 - Adam’s Peak - Sri Lankan \/ Ceylon \/ Silani - Pure Artisan Dehn al Oud Oil - RPP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJungle : Adam’s Peak, Sri Lanka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClass : Wild, Incense Grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies : Gyrinops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillation : Stainless \/ New Gen \/ Incense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillation Date : March, 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a really cool batch I picked up awhile back from a collector friend that had commissioned this oil, produced right as all the fun was about to start back in 2020.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine wild Sri Lankan oils are expensive to make. In part due to the rarity of the woods, and also due to the low yields of Gyrinops distillations, in general. Let alone a high grade oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the last few months I’ve put samples into the hands of a few clients to get feedback, all of which has been exceptionally positive. Has been funny, as well, as it’s a pretty unique profile they couldn’t quite place at first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSCENT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdam's Peak is a tall conical sacred mountain located in central Sri Lanka. It is well known for the Sri Pada (Śrī Pāda ; Sinhala: ශ්‍රී පාද, \"sacred footprint\"), a 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in) rock formation near the summit whose name is also used for the mountain itself (I included a photo of it from 1890).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Buddhist tradition the print is held to be the footprint of the Buddha, in Sri Lankan Hindu tradition that of Hanuman or Shiva (its Tamil name, சிவனொளிபாதமலை, Sivanolipaathamalai), means \"Mountain of Shiva's Light\") and in some Islamic and Christian traditions that of Adam or St. Thomas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mountain is also known as Mount Malaya in Buddhist sources, particularly the Mahayana Lankavatara Sutra, which states that the Buddha preached this sutra on top of the mountain. According to this sutra, the mountain was the abode of Rāvanā, overlord of the Raskshasas and ruler of Laṅkā.Other names in Sanskrit sources include Mount Lanka, Ratnagiri (Mountain of Gems), Malayagiri (Mount Malaya) or Mount Rohana.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you can’t tell … it’s a holy place to just about everyone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI mention this because the oil, itself, has a holy airiness to it. Almost like the coolness of high mountain air, and how Breathing, itself, is necessary for life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeing such a holy place - the name alludes to the creation story, being the \"footprint of the first man\", the start of human life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Chinese, the character for “Breath” is 息\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s a little small to see, but the upper portion is the character for “Self”, and the lower character is for “Heart”. One’s breath is literally the “Center of Oneself”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’m really going out in to left field, here - but this oil reminded me of this concept of the Breath and that of the Center of Ourselves. Adam Reborn being a very centering and grounding oil, like the Breath of Life, itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRight from the vial the it’s complexity is apparent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpon application to the skin, an Airy Coolness blasts the nose, like a cool morning up in the high mountain air.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s a note to it that I can think of only as “Blue”. It’s not fruity or floral, per se, but it makes me think of the color blue. I’ve asked the few customers who have received samples of this of their thoughts on that blue’ness - and they pretty much said all the same thing, “I can’t quite put my finger on it, but it just smells awesome!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s an airy oil - backed up by solid woody Oudiness.the few folks that have had a sneak peek, although they couldn’t place where the oil was from, every single, one of them guessed correctly that it was from an island due to that airiness. They also mostly guessed correctly that it was a Gyrinops (a few thought Filaria) - as the resin note is very apparent in the drydown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe oil is a complexity beast, with an air of Holiness to it. Something I think we will all agree upon when you smell it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall batch of oil, and one definitely worthy of any collection. 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We keep talking about opening up shop together somewhere in the Gulf. Wouldn’t THAT be something !?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen he finds cool stuff like this - he will offer me the first right of refusal. Some of the stuff he finds - woods especially - are insane. Very rarely does he offer me oil specimens. This one I couldn’t pass on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike many industry vets, he’s got decades of pipelines and relationships that sort and filter things so that when things eventually land in his lap, it’s “The special stuff” kinda things. Real bangers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSCENT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe don’t know exactly where the wood for this oil came from. Only that it’s from Agartala - a long valley on the edge of Bangladesh that borders Tripura in India, and that it was distilled in Barlekha - a town at the end of the northern end of the valley.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe also know that it’s a traditional production, and that it was originally acquired in February of 2020. Not entirely sure if it was distilled at that time, or if it was already older, but I’ve tagged this as a February 2020 production as that’s the hardest date we have. Who knows, very well could have more years on it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHas a really nice viscocity to it, as well, in addition to a beautiful cherry red color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo my nose it smells like a superb Tripura odor profile, which is no surprise given the proximity. But sometimes I also detect a little Bangladeshi Chocolatiness, and sometimes I get a little Southern Assamese \/ Manipuri character. Geolocations are wild things, ignoring modern political borders. Terroir is King.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo an industry vet who spent decades working in the Arab markets, it’s a particular type of odor profile that Arabs usually refer to as “Wardi” - meaning “floral”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s interesting because I’ve shown this to several Arab and Subcontinental friends and they all tell me it’s a very floral oil. Meanwhile … to my nose (Westerner) - I’m not sure I’d say it’s overtly floral - at least not how I usually think of floral odor profiles (like either of my Haflong oils, or Bai Qinam, which smells like straight up Kynamic White Flowers).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s a Traditional Oil - meaning it was distilled in a Deg and Bhapka set up, and there was some fermentation - but it’s sooooo freakin smooth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s not really horsey. Not to my nose, at least. I’ve been wearing it for the last week or so before sitting down to write this, and my wife (Japanese \/ Yellow Asian Nose - ie, super sensitive to fermentation notes) hasn’t made any comments - which means it’s quite friendly if it can pass by without her telling me I smell like animals 🤣\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI pay a lot of attention to demographics. It’s a big topic, even within the biggest players in the corporate industry - as tastes not only differ drastically from one area to another - but also show patterns of cultural and biological preferences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s fascinating trying to understand human behaviors, and helps not only in marketing products - but also in selecting or producing them and knowing what might appeal to whom, and why. Tons of discussions I’ve had over the years with clients, trying to glean any insights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI mention this because it seems your culture and your ethnicity may play a big role in the perception of this particular oil - a fun topic I discuss at length with people all over the world. All humans, yet not all the same biological perceptions. We see this play out a lot at OudFests I host, given the diversity of attendees. Quite interesting to observe !\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo back to the scent …\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf Pastoral Hay and Barn made silk - I think it would smell like Agartala. It wears very, very easily. So it’s safe to say this is a relatively easy wear, suitable for veterans and even for Oud Beginners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn JK’s Cheese Scale - I’d call this a Brie on the fermentation level. Safe for all but the most challenged palletes. Perfect for training a nose coming off of more sweet Ouds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Is it floral? Yes … maybe. 🤷🏼‍♂️✅ Especially when walking Outside, I detect more florals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Hints of smooth Milk Chocolate? Check ✅\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Silky Hay and Suede? Bingo ✅\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Woody and Oudy? Wont be disappointed ✅\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd then there’s the drydown!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn clothing - I’m getting Milk Chocolate 🍫\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn my scruffy face - Warm Oudiness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn Skin … MUSK 🦌!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhich Region does it smell most like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo my nose it favors Tripura … but a strong second is Bangladesh, with nuances of Southern Assam and Manipur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd if you’re an Arab and know odor profiles well - it’s a Wardi. A very nice specimen of a Wardi, which are quite rare to find.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll I can definitely say is - it’s quite a special specimen. As I’ve pulled it back out to prep for the shop and I’ve been wearing it as I prepared for writing the listing description - I keep thinking just how nicely this oil has developed with a few years on it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs I write this, we are in the throes of Georgia’s schizophrenic Spring \/ Second Winter weather where it can’t decide if it’s Spring or Winter one day, and Summer the next - I keep picking up nuances I hadn’t noticed previously. So I imagine this oil will morph quite a bit depending on your local Climate, and the Season you’re wearing it - and also depending on if you are wearing it on skin, hair, or clothing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s as if the oil can’t decide who it wants to be! 🤣\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgartala is a deceptive complexity beast. It may take several wearings to wrap your head around this one. And then the Season will change and it’s a brand new learning curve. Just be prepared for the range of experiences and possibilities, and how this one is a bit of an enigma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdded bonus - Floral oils smell insane with this. Pairs really well with Rose, Jasmine, Gardenia, and Frangipania. Pretty much any floral. Holds musk grains incredibly well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the price - this one’s one helluva value banger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall batch of oil, and one definitely worthy of any collection. 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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. 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 125 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 100+ year old bottle might buy a neighborhood of them !!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely old Oils like these are rarely, if ever, available to the public - let alone in small quantities. Even when I find them, it's \"all or nothing\" - take it all, or lose the opportunity. 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. For those that do, your future will hold garlands of rich Manipuri gold, gracing your memories for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.1g · Sample Vial","offer_id":45724696641761,"sku":"","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.3g · V-Vial","offer_id":45724696674529,"sku":"","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.5g · V-Vial","offer_id":45724696707297,"sku":"","price":877.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · V-Vial","offer_id":45724696740065,"sku":"","price":1525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5g · V-Vial","offer_id":45724696772833,"sku":"","price":2275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":45724696805601,"sku":"","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/files\/Tamenglong_1899_3.png?v=1726658667"},{"product_id":"taktsang-1949-ateek-series-antique-artisan-oud-oil","title":"Taktsang Ateek 1949 : Mountain Air, Wildflowers and Cassis Bhutanese Oud Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003eTaktsang Ateek 1949 Bhutan  - Bhutan \/ Tibet Border Oud Oil - 75 Year Old Dehn al Oudh - Ateek Series - 10 Year Commemorative Anniversary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJungle : Taktsang, Bhutan - right near the Tibetan Border\u003cbr\u003eSpecies : \"Agallocha\" (*although one might argue some unknown subspecies)\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 10 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 in Etsy, just before the Christmas season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe world has changed a lot since then ... we were the only Agarwood and Oud vendor on Etsy at that time. 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 pure 1949 oil from the Border of Bhutan and Tibet !!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a relic distilled during the mid 20th Century - and from an area I don't think I've ever seen or heard of another Oud oil being from 😱 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis oil is a unique historical relic that I acquired directly from the distillation family that produced it in 1949. 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 an area like the Subcontinent, 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 75 years old and counting. \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\u003eExtremely old Oils like these are rarely, if ever, available to the public - let alone in small quantities. Even when I find them, it's \"all or nothing\" - take it all, or lose the opportunity. 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\u003eBhutan, \"Land of the Thunder Dragon\" named Druk, who is the national symbol of Bhutan that graces their flag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular oil was distilled from a single ancient tree harvested in 1949 from Paro Taktsang, which already is much further up than most of the rare Bhutan oils and woods we see, which generally come from closer to the border with India. This oil is practically Chinese ! This particular oil was made from a tree harvested up near the modern day Bhutanese \/ Tibetan border. I don't think I've ever seen or heard of a nearly Tibetan Oud before !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaktsang (\"Tiger’s Nest\")  is a famous Monastery in Bhutan, for which the area is named. Guru Padmasambhava, popularly known as Guru Rinpoche, visited and sanctified Bhutan in the 8th century when evil spirits abounded and harmed people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLegend has it that Guru Rinpoche flew to this site on a tigress’ back to subdue a local demon. Thereafter, he meditated here for three months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaktsang Goemba or Tiger’s Nest Monastery was blessed and sanctified as one of Bhutan’s most sacred religious sites. It hangs on a cliff and stands above a beautiful forest of Blue Pine and Rhododendrons ... hints of which can be found in the scent.\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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1949 Taktsang Ateek has a sense of rawness to its scent. Crisp High-Mountain Air, Wildflowers, and Thuja are followed by Ancient Woods and Moist Earth. As one of my Korean clients says, \"It sinks deep into the Lungs.\" It has an incense-y quality, and an even more masculine woodiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have a few clients that I've sent samples to, and several have commented that, although this is an Agallocha \"by definition\" of its origin - the scent profile is unlike other Bhutanese oils we've tried, making us all think maybe this is some sort of local subspecies, possibly even a different species altogether, as the oil is quite unique smelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scent has a general dark feeling, yet somehow has a vibrant foresty quality to it - along with a mysterious fruity quality that I haven't yet found the right words to describe. It's not like the Juniper Berries, Mulberries, Tamarind or Plumbs that can be found in Cambodi, Burmese, or Thai oils. It's an opulent scent, dissimilar to what I've experienced from other regions. Almost Cassis-like in it's blackness. It is unlike anything I've smelled even from other Bhutanese oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's made me wonder if this is a local subspecies or an entirely different species, as it's such a unique scent. But, for lack of knowing, I'll say it's an \"Agallocha\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe everlasting longevity is another notable quality of 1949 Taktsang. Like the hanging cliff monestary bearing the same name, it practically moves in and hangs out in your nostrils forever !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for something truly unique, but distinctively Oud'y - your search ends here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1949 Taktsang 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 '49 Taktsang Ateek. For those that do, your future will hold garlands of rich Bhutani-Tibetan Gold, gracing your memories for years to come ... and maybe roar like Druk the Thunder Dragon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.1g · Sample Vial","offer_id":45724702572769,"sku":"","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.3g · V-Vial","offer_id":45724702605537,"sku":"","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.5g · V-Vial","offer_id":45724702638305,"sku":"","price":877.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · V-Vial","offer_id":45724702671073,"sku":"","price":1525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5g · V-Vial","offer_id":45724702703841,"sku":"","price":2275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":45724702736609,"sku":"","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/files\/Taktsang1949_3.png?v=1726659133"},{"product_id":"kadamtala-tripura-1978-ateek-series-vintage-artisan-oud-oil","title":"Kadamtala Ateek 1978 : Varnish, Pipe Tobacco and Bitter Cacao Tripuri Oud Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003eKadamtala Tripura 1978 Ateek - Pure Hindi Tripuri Oud Oil - 46 Year Old Dehn al Oudh - Ateek Series - 10 Year Commemorative Anniversary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJungle : Kadamtala Tripura - India - Tripura \/ Bangladeshi \/ Lower Assamese Border\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 in Etsy, just before the Christmas season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe world has changed a lot since then ... we were the only Agarwood and Oud vendor on Etsy at that time. 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 pure 1978 Tripura !!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a relic distilled during the early 3rd Quarter of the last 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 1978. I was lucky in that they still had some of the distillation details, which I included above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI was also super lucky and acquired the last remaining rock-like sinkers from which this very oil was distilled. Same tree, harvested in 1978. Those haven't gotten here yet, but rest assured that once they do - I'll be getting a few up into the shop !\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 46 years old and counting !\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\u003eExtremely old Oils like these are rarely, if ever, available to the public - let alone in small quantities. Even when I find them, it's \"all or nothing\" - take it all, or lose the opportunity. 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\u003eTripura Oils (along with Mizoram) are some of my personal faves. There's something about the uniqueness of the odor profiles that I don't find in oils from other neighboring regions. Despite this oil having a few nuances akin to it's neighbors in Bangladesh and Lower Assam - I still find this oil to be distinctly Tripuri DNA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular oil was distilled from a single ancient tree harvested in 1978 that was found in a finger of northern Tripura sandwiched between Bangladesh and Lower Assam.\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. Don't worry - the longevity is there, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong before Cambodia became famous for Agarwood - or Laos or Malinau or Sri Lanka, for that matter - even before majestic Manipur and Sultanic Mizoram - Tripura sat on the throne of Gulf palettes. The most beloved and sought-after woods in the Gulf market of the 18th and 19th centuries came from Tripura. Imagine having the chance to smell an oil from a time the air and land was even cleaner, when the forests were still ripe with golden harvests, 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 conjure. 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,\u003cbr\u003eGolden Pipe Tobacco, Horse Saddles and gently Tanned Leather - alongside whispers of Oud Smoke, all layered over that delectable Tripuri DNA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's also an almost milky yogurtiness to it, a lactonic song jumping from the skin, along with what I can only call a Bitter Cacao note. I wouldn't say Kadamtala is Chocolate'y smelling, but it's kinda leaning a little bit in that direction. I'm guessing this may be some of that Bangladeshi proximity that we are smelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's also a little bit of an Assamese tea-like tonality to it that reminds me of some hot cups of black tea I've had over the years ... almost leathery and malty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt goes without saying that these old traditional Hindis smell quite different in various 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 merely to remind you : experiment wearing them in different seasons. You'll definitely note 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 1978 Kadamtala 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. Time is the 5th Dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1978 Kadamtala 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 Kadamtala Ateek. For those that do, your future will hold garlands of richly regal Tripuri, gracing your memories for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · V-Vial","offer_id":45724709421281,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · V-Vial","offer_id":45724709486817,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5g · V-Vial","offer_id":45724709519585,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":45724709552353,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/files\/kadamtala1978.png?v=1727386466"},{"product_id":"tuli-2024","title":"Tuli 2024 : Tea, Florals and Saddle Leather Nagaland Oud Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJungle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuli, Nagaland - India \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild - a single, ancient tree - Approximately 105 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A very clean Traditional, Wood-fired Stainless Deg and Bapkah - Collection of First 3 Days - September, 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA friend was able to make a nice little batch of high grade oil exclusively from shavings and chips of prime wild wood. 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It's not really horsey or haylike - more of a gentle, worn in saddle leather, with those delicate floral notes tickling the corners of your smiling lips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a real easy wear for an Indian oil - and just a hint of additional florals added to it or layered with it is exceptional. I've been wearing this in the Georgia heat and humidity of May and June, and going back and forth between the brutal heat outside and the air conditioned inside makes for a lot of fun, deep inhales. 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I've sampled this out to quite a few people since it was produced, but for whatever reason, hadn't gotten it up in the shop just yet. I'm feeling like now's the time ...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough I've offered many oils from this particular area of Lower Assam - Haflong, and North Cachar Hills, for example - it's been 10 years since I offered an oil from the North end of the Cachar Hills area. My original Hindi Kachari from 2015 sold out ages ago. I had wanted for so long to be able to make another oil from this area. 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It's had nearly 2 years of aging at the time of release, now, and it only keeps getting better and better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSCENT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI'm not talking about the moldy, rotten cheese smell so common with low grade Hindi-type distillations - I'm talking about the powerful, tastefully distilled Hindi distillations that pair beautifully with florals, or are gorgeous worn on their own. If you like THAT kind of Hindi - then Saipung Forest Preserve is your Mecca!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like Gourmand, Tobacco'y Ouds ... This oil has a delightful opening note of warm, Chewy Nougat and Rich Caramel. I want to lick this oil off my hand !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI get a lot of inquiries about Oud oils with a Tobacco odor profile, and this is usually one of the first oils I'll put under their noses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oil has a warm, Caramel \/ Ambery undertone with maybe just a hint of leather, all wrapped up in a nice Pipe Tobacco Wrapper that makes me want to apply a swipe and go sit out on the back porch and enjoy the view of the humid Georgia Jungle I live in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI actually have some artisan Argentinian Dulce de Leche that I order and ship up every so often that this oil reminds me of. It's sweet, but gently so. No toothaches. Not really a vanillic scent - but its that gentle caramelized milky sweetness, gourmand'y sweet pipe tobacco vibe that makes me want to open a pouch and take a few deep inhales. Makes me wish I could smoke it. Or lick it off a spoon. haha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a real easy wear for an Indian oil. 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After a short soak of 2 days, and then 12 days of continuous juicing back in June of 2025, I was expecting a very fresh smelling oil that maybe needed a year or two on the shelf before getting it up in the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLo and behold, what came in had more in common with one of my decades old Ateek oils than one that was freshly juiced. This oil smells ancient ... not 4 months old. Must have been a really amazing tree !!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo my nose, I get hints of florals, deep jungle blossoms carried in on gentle breezes through the thick forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWisps of Smoke, Saffron Threads and Tart Red Berries - like some warm and delicious pastry simmering over the heat of gentle agarwood coals - wrapped in the deep exhalations of ancient jungles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersonally, I also really love Tea Notes in Oud oils, and Garlois smells like superb, died tea leaves from ancient Yunnan tea trees. 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This old Thai relic reminds me a bit of how that old oil of mine smelled. I wouldn't be surprised to hear that the trees used to produce this Thai oil actually originated on the Cambodi side of the border. But, considering political borders aren't terroir borders - it's also possible this is purely Thai, and Coastal, at that. Whatever the case, you're in for a rare treat, putting your nose on an odor profile most of us have ever read about, yet never experienced first-hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis oil is THICK. So thick I don't think I can get this into a sample vial - and I fear orders during the colder months, as I'm sure the viscosity will be a lotta fun. haha With that said - you'll only need a little dot of this, and the oil is easily over-applied due to its thickness. 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There's also a hint of purple'ish Beccariana and Black Currants, coupled with those cooling Oceanic notes that again, make me wonder if the origin of the wood isn't more coastal, like Koh Chang or Koh Kood - or maybe the coastal thread of mainland across from those Islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn my skin, the floral and fruit notes twist and turn for several hours, turning the corner many times and keeping my blissful attention. And despite my initial impression of coastal breezes and flowers, the journey also transports the wearer to the heart of Pursat, before winding it's way back over to Thailand. Those Red and Black Currants and tart Raspberry remind me more of the inviting notes from that region. The oil then transitions from luscious, juicy fruits to more of a resinous incense profile with Thai DNA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bottom Mid and Base Notes tug more in the direction of excellent old Thai oils. 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It's a peaceful small town in the mountains of an area not heavily populated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI find many Tuli oils to be contemplative, calming, mindful respites in the world of Oud - and Niksen jumped out at me as the perfect name for this oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSCENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNagaland woods, in general, tend to have a delightful floral note them that often transfers to the oils produced from the region when done properly. The Mokokchung district, especially, I find to be delightfully floral - and the Tuli area with its surrounding Langpangkong Mountains are some of my personal fave profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon immediate application, the thickness and richness of Umami is what initially jumps into my nostrils. I love these kinds of rich oils to wear solo - but they also smell so damn good when layering with other fragrances, or compounding further with other ingredients. To me, oils like these are a bit like chocolate - joyful to eat on its own, but enhancing everything you dunk into it. It makes everything it touches better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Florals on this batch are more in the background. You may miss them if you're in a rush, but if you pause and pay attention - those jungly white narcotic florals are there wafting through the oudy humid punch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI get some hints of Tart Berries and the leathery fruitiness of Saffron alongside those gentle Floral notes. Be sure to pay attention, as they are less pronounced as in some of my other oils, and may be overshadowed by the thickness of Umami if you aren't looking for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThroughout the wear I detect some very light hints of smoke, which add depth and mystique to this already delightful ride. It's very gentle - like wafts of time spent lounging and gently comforting in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat really surprised me on this batch was this transition to a strong muskiness after the heaviest and thickest run of that umami richness. On my skin, those musk notes last for a solid 2-3 hours, before tapering off a little bit and the oudy resin notes start peeking in. On my skin, at least - that was a bit unusual. I normally don't get those blasting musky notes from wearing an oil on skin - so I imagine it'll be even more pronounced on some other folks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, this is a really really enjoyable ride. Strong, thick umami with hints of florals and a delightfully surprising muskiness that just slaps in a really satiating inhale. Zen-like, Meditative, Stress-busting enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSeveral of my Kuwaiti and Qatari clients have seen samples of this oil already, and every single one of them has LOVED it. So I have a feeling if you have Gulf sensibilities ... 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My colleague knows I like unusual things and don't require huge quantities of an oil for it to be useful to me, so he asked back in 2020 if this oil could find a place on my shelves. And like many oils - it sat there, quietly aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we step into the 2025 holidays, I figured 5 years was long enough, and it was time for Neti Neti to begin seeing the light of day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeti Neti is a Sanskrit expression meaning \"not this, not that\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt reflects a deep spiritual practice of peeling away all labels, identities, and illusions to discover your true self. By denying everything you are not, you move closer to what you are at your core - Pure Consciousness, beyond description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe phrase is rooted in Hindu philosophy, particularly in the teachings of the Upanishads - used in self-inquiry and meditation. Instead of defining yourself by what you are, you gently deny everything you are not - your roles, your emotions, even your very thoughts - until only pure awareness remains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes the Path to Truth isn't about adding more, but in quietly stripping away what doesn't belong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidering this oil was produced right before the Pandemic began back in 2020 - I thought the \"not this, not that\" concept fit perfectly - born of one world, and then thrust into a new. Just as many were forced to come to terms with their new realities, the death of our old selves and way of doing things opened the door to new opportunities and expressions of self. A New Consciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd so - Neti Neti was born, right as our old world was about to meet an abrupt death, and the new and unexplored Consciousness of Post-2020 was about to begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSCENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Philippines is the latest, and likely the last, of the old world jungles yielding incredible old-growth woods. Add to that the difficulty with which to get your hands on any materials due to the rampant corruption over there - Filipino woods and oils are a rarity in a class all of their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis oil, as I had mentioned, was produced by a colleague of mine for a private collection belonging to a very wealthy Gulf client of his. I remind only to say - this was produced for the palate of very deep pockets with a very refined taste, for the collection of a single patron of financial stature that most will never attain. Something many of us likely would never get a chance to smell or experience if it weren't for my very unique relationships with some very out-of-sight people, known only to a certain unusual class of customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing I find very interesting about woods and oils from the Island of Leyte, specifically - is that in the Gulf, Leyte is adorned above all others for it's Cambodi-like sweetness. I find it interesting because, to my nose, the WOODS don't particularly smell Cambodi-like. The scent of the woods I find to be a very distinctive scent to the Philippines - and in this case, to Leyte, specifically. The OILS, however - the oils I DO find can carry some of the Red and Purple Berries of Cambodi oils that are so beloved. And so it is in the OILS that I find the Cambodi comparison to hold some water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeti Neti - bridging the old self and the new - brings forward that warmth of berry compote from Cambodia to the distinct island flavor of Leyte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a rich, brothy Umami to the oil that reminds me of the punch vinegar and fish sauce bring to Filipino dishes (don't worry ... it doesn't smell like vinegar or fish sauce, haha). But it has a brothy punch that reminds me of how these flavors bring a certain zing to a dish, giving it a life and mouthfeel just not found in other cuisines. That same Umami punch is here, in Neti Neti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Berries here really shine for me. The Tartness of Raspberries and the Dark Fruitiness of Cassis, combined with that brothy Umaminess - it's not an overly sweet oil - but the combination reminds me of some kind of French Cassis Pastry I used to eat ages ago when I lived in Avignon. Great at any time of year, but especially hits the spot in cooler weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeti Neti has hints of some oceanic notes - but it's less oceanic than many of my Island oils. Leading me to believe that maybe the woods used for this production came more from the mountains of the interior. It's still there - but I fund the jungliness of the ocean breeze to be more humid and dense, than light and sandy. There are some humid soil notes I occasionally catch, as well - lending more to the dense humidity of forest canopy than that of toes in the sand. Whatever the case - it's quite enjoyable, and lends a textural note to the overall vibe of the oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral of my Saudi, Kuwaiti, and Qatari clients have seen samples of this oil already, and every single one of them has LOVED it. So I have a feeling if you have Gulf sensibilities ... 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