{"title":"Incense Smoke Oud Oils","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe scent of a resin-rich chip on charcoal — wisps of campfire, temple smoke and billowing Oud Smoke that lasts for hours. If you love the moment the smoke first rises off a heated chip, start here.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"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":"kumlong-2015-mokokchung-oud-oil-pure-hindi-oud-oil-dehn-al-oudh","title":"Kumlong 2015 : High Mountain Air, Dry Incense and Grass Nagaland Oud Oil","description":"Jungle : Kumlong, Mokokchung, Nagaland - India\u003cbr\u003eClass : Wild high grade Dust and Broken Chips\u003cbr\u003eDistillation : 2015, Traditional Deg and Bapka, Wood-fired - First 12 hours of Distillation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI try to offer a diversity of distillation styles - ranging from the squeakiest clean\/terpiest New Gens, to varying degrees of fermentation (ranging, as I describe them, from Mozzarella to Brie and Camembert), to incense distillations reminiscent either of a chip on charcoal or a smokeless incense note, to traditional Deg and Bapka oils cooked over wood fires, as well as connoisseur Aged\/Ateek oils with decades of beautiful maturing on them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is something for everyone here at Rising Phoenix ... oftentimes multiple somethings !\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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 Kumlong - one of the towns inside the Mokokchung area of Nagaland. 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\u003eAs I mentioned, mountainous Agarwoods can develop some unique scents - and there is an airiness to this oil that reminds me a bit of some Borneo oils. It's not oceanic, like many oils from nearby the ocean can develop, so it's not like a Borneo in that regard. But rather - an airiness like that ozonic scent you get when trekking up in the mountains. There is the scent of elevation in this oil. Of stony rock outcroppings and dry forest air. The scent of campfires far away in the distance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an easy oil to wear. I'd place it on JK's Cheese Scale as a Grassy Brie - very light fermentation, with a dry grassy note that's more aged dried grass than fresh green. Not Hay, either, mind you. Just a lovely dried grassy note like you'll sometimes find in some cheeses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI also detect both types of Incense, as I denote them. Both a light smokiness - like heating chips on charcoal, as well as an incense'y note - which is not a smokey note, but reminiscent of incense. More incense'y - and only the slightest hints of wafting smoke peeking through on occasion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI'd say this is more of a Dry Oil - it's not really Savory or Sweet. More of a Dry Incense, hints of smoke, grassiness - and high mountain airiness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot much Hay or Leather - although there is maybe some hints of chewy toffee in the underbelly of the oil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs I said, it's a very easy to wear oil. Reminiscent of some Borneos without smelling oceanic or vanillic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2015 Kumlong is an easy to wear, high mountain oil with a solid 7 years of aging at the time of release - from an area renowned for its wild trees (Nagaland), and specifically from an area we don't see too often (Mokokchung - specifically, Kumlong).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you're new to Ouds or haven't seen too many Hindis - or are afraid of strong fermentation, but still like the oils you wear to have little Oomph, 2015 Kumlong is a no brainer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Pure 2015 Oud Oil,Kumlong Nagaland Oud","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44154945503457,"sku":"3302.90.10","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44154945536225,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44154945568993,"sku":"","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.3880167270_5r9z.jpg?v=1698076481"},{"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":"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. Quite an adventure!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Kakawit Lucban Oud Oil,Pure Vintage Dehn al Oudg,Pure Oud Oil","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44154952909025,"sku":"","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44154952941793,"sku":"","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44154952974561,"sku":"","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.4373794137_90lt.jpg?v=1698076726"},{"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":"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. 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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":"2018-ngapali-coastal-burmese-mountains-pure-oud-oil-traditional-deg-series","title":"Ngapali 2018 : Salty Mountain Air, Resin and Tropical Fruits Burmese Oud Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003eJungle : Ngapali, Coastal South Western Burma\/Myanmar\u003cbr\u003eClass : Wild, High Mountain, Ocean-facing Agallocha\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 has been shelved and awaiting the right time to emerge. I have 3 oils I'm releasing as a Traditional Deg Series - and Ngapali is the crown jewel of the 3. But first ... \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen it comes to Burmese oils, there are 2 general things folks are used to ... and Ngapali is neither of them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Most Burmese oils we see hail from Myitkyina, in North Eastern Myanmar. \u003cbr\u003eNgapali is over 1200km way - an entirely different region and scent - and a rarely seen one, at that.\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. Ngapali is neither of these.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2018 Ngapali, on the other hand, was distilled from a single tree that was nearing 200 years old. It was distilled from resinous black broken chips and shavings from all the top incense grade material from this single tree. And ... I have some of that wood here on hand that we juiced this marvel from that I've included in the photos. As we juiced the entire tree, I have some quantity of this oil and will offer some in Tola quantities, as well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNgapali is known for it's beautiful beaches, and is a popular destination for Russian speaking tourists, great seafood, and gorgeous mountain hikes with incredible coastal vistas. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat does that have to do with the scent? Nothing. I just want to set the stage...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe opening reminds me a bit of high altitude hikes out in the Western US. Ethereal, maybe a little oceanic, and wisps of campfire smoke out in the far distance. It's like oceanic, salty air mingling among alpine forests. It's very pleasant ... and is a nice warm up to the bliss that soon follows.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe scent of altitude and open spaces gives way to a really solid Burmese resin note that lasts for hours and hours. You know that base'y resin note that you get in many top quality oils? Well - imagine that in the Heart of an oil that stretches on for quite some time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe surprising twist here is that the oil, on my first wear, seemed to jump from the Top Notes to the Base, with that long resinous Oudy note. To my surprise ... that's not where the fun ends.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo the first time you wear this, I won't be surprised to hear that it seemed to jump from the opening to the ending, especially if you don't ride out the entire journey before remarking on it's performance. That resin note that often ties up the nicest base'y oils is only a halfway point on this adventure. \"All good things come to those that wait\", right?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter several hours of very enjoyable Oud resin - the oil starts to transition into a sweet berry and floral medly. It's a surprising transition because these notes usually pop up BEFORE the resinous dry down ... not in the Third Act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere's a cornucopia of tropical fruit and floral notes that I get from my skin, made all the more interesting because the First and Second Acts are not sweet, nor fruity\/floral. The initial transitions aren't Bitter, nor are they Tart ... but they certainly aren't Sweet. Maybe a little austere. But this final Act that lasts for several hours twists and turns through Floral and Tropical Fruits with a sweetness that wasn't there in the initial hours of wear. It's pleasantly surprising, to say the least - and makes the transitions from each stage of dry down to be very unique and keeps you on your toes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo to sum it up - Ngapali hails from the South Western Coastal region of Burma - a rarely seen area of a highly regarded region. Juiced from the best material from a single, nearly 200 year old tree.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou'll get High Altitude Coastal Mountain Air, ever so Smooth Resin, topped off with sweet, resinous Tropical Fruits and Florals. On top of that, it's an oil produced by a traditional Copper Deg distillation over a wood fire - but doesn't smell barny, burnt, sour, or leathery. We've managed to produce a complex, rather modern-smelling clean Oud oil that folks in the West crave.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2018 Ngapali is a real gem and deserves to be in every collection. It's aged quite nicely, and I feel like now is the time folks to start enjoying it. 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Each location has a unique set up, yielding unique oils - and we are generally distilling woods within their own countries of origin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis particular oil comes from my proprietary Vacuum setup in Indonesia, one that we juiced back in February of 2022 - so we have the added bonus of a little aging already at the time of release. We are able to distill these oils in a very unique way, unlike anyone else out there is doing them, and in-so doing, we are able to capture notes and profiles you've likely never experienced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to the unique set up - we combined harvests from 2 species from an area of West 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABOUT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen we talk about Kalimantan or Borneo oils - names like Malinau or Tarakan, areas to the north eastern part of Indo Kalimantan - come to mind. West Kalimantan we see less frequently in our market - and Melawi, a region within West Kalimantan and further inland from the coast - even less so.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou'll notice the oils is called Melawi Kalbar ...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKALBAR, which is short for \"Kalimantan Barat\" - is the local name for the region that has gone into the legends of the History of Oud in the Gulf Region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApart from Malinau and Tarakan in the North East, which I had previously mentioned - Kalbar is known for some legendary Agarwood profiles that are craved by Agarwood connoisseurs that are in-the-know. From Sekadau to Putussibau, this region has got a number of forests with delectable profiles. Melawi woods and oils we rarely get to see, as it is further South and Inland ... juiced like nobody but Rising Phoenix can, so this is an extra special treat!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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 :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Smokey Incense - more akin to heating a chip on charcoal\u003cbr\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMelawi Kalbar 2022 I'd say has elements of both - and you'll be quite pleased with the distinctiveness of the scent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo produce Melawi Kalbar 2022, we juiced Incense Grade Malacenssis and Candan\/Hirta Chips, and you'll notice a hint of floral milkiness already present on the front end of the oil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe oil when it first came out of the still was GREEN. It's settled to a reddish color that is rather soothing to the eye.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe floral notes on this are just incredible. It's floral without smelling like any particular flower, wound around incense smoke, and a little bit of a vivid spicy jungliness, without smelling overly green. I had to wear it several times before it all started to make sense.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeyond saying it is Floral and Incense'y, Jungly and Spicy and intensely Oudy - it has great mind buzz that some folks rave about. Maybe even a little Oceanic and Minty. This oil is certainly a more \"active\" oil - a good pick-me-up. And like Borneos are known for - this is an excellent hot weather oil to wear, as it's not heavy or overbearing. It also shows a nice personality shift between the heat and humidity outside, and the cooler interior of the home. Makes stepping out into the heat a little more bearable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon’t forget to light up a stick of our Melawi Senkoh and contrast the wood against the oil !\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Melawi West Kalimantan Kalbar Pure Oud Oil,Malaccensis Hirta Candan CoDistillation","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44154993574113,"sku":"","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.3g · V-Vial","offer_id":44154993606881,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44154993639649,"sku":"","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · V-Vial","offer_id":44154993672417,"sku":"","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44154993705185,"sku":"","price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44154993737953,"sku":"","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.5216287651_lt9m.jpg?v=1698077616"},{"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":"lunglei-guf-2015-mizoram-oud-oil-pure-hindi-oud-oil-dehn-al-oudh","title":"Lunglei Guf 2015 : Toffee, Toasted Oak and Suede Mizoram Oud Oil","description":"Jungle : Lunglei, Mizoram - India\u003cbr\u003eClass : Wild Guf , Agallocha\u003cbr\u003eDistillation : 2015, Traditional Deg and Bapka, Wood-fired - First 12 hours of Distillation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI try to offer a diversity of distillation styles - ranging from the squeakiest clean\/terpiest New Gens, to varying degrees of fermentation (ranging, as I describe them, from Mozzarella to Brie and Camembert), to incense distillations reminiscent either of a chip on charcoal or a smokeless incense note, to traditional Deg and Bapka oils cooked over wood fires, as well as connoisseur Aged\/Ateek oils with decades of beautiful maturing on them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is something for everyone here at Rising Phoenix ... oftentimes multiple somethings !\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLenglei Guf 2015 is a gem of a traditionally distilled Deg and Bapka production, juiced from a particular type of formation we don't see too many oils produced from - namely that of Guf (more on what Guf is, below).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis oil I'd put somewhere around a Brie on the fermentation scale - good body and sweetly sour milkiness that Hindi lovers will salivate for, and those with more tender noses will enjoy, especially after the first few moments of application. It's pretty tame on the fermentation, and I've had no issues wearing this in public or around patients. Gotten quite a few compliments on this one, actually.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLunglie Guf opens with a savory richness and slight nuttiness. I've been test driving this on both the back of my left and, as well as on my chin. It opens up a bit more quickly on the back of my hand - and right under my nose on my chin, maintains a little more punchiness. That's not a bad thing, mind you. Being right under the nose I am aware of it quite acutely - which has been fun in the heat down here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe nuttiness gives way to hints of incense smoke, toasted oak barrels, and some sweetness akin to toffee, with that savory roasted milk note that keeps wanting to make my mouth water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver the hours, a growing hay note emerges, coupled with more of a suede than a leather note. Drying down, eventually, to that beloved resin that we call Guf.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis oil has 7 years of aging on it already, so although it'll continue to develop over the years, I don't imagine we will see drastic changes to it in the short term. It's prime for wearing right now, no waiting necessary. Giggidy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-------\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI've been slowly trying to educate folks on some of the industry terminology - as often different areas have different types of formations or lingo for those formations. Terms like Guf and Char are often found in Gulf\/Arab markets - and are commonly used terms in the Subcontinent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this case, I'd like to introduce you to Guf.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWHAT IS GUF ?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuf is a type of formation that is similar to Char. For those that are not familiar with Char ...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChar is formed in naturally felled trees where the tree may come down and seemingly be dead, but portions of the roots or trunk continue to live. Char is also formed in the stumps and roots of previously harvested trees - again, where one would think the stump dead, but actually goes on living for years, or as is more often the case - for decades, even centuries. More on this in one of the Char listings, but for now - suffice it to say that Char and Guf are similar formations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow is Guf different? Guf is found in the outer portions of the trunk and large branches where there has been injury to the tree. Where Char comes from \"dead stumps\" - Guf is formed in live trees.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuf is a highly sought out formation in Khaleeji\/Gulf markets for its resin density and very enjoyable scent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's rare to find woods from Mizoram, let alone oils produced from this specific type of formation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAgarwood from mountains and elevation always have distinctive scents - and this batch is no exception. Nice also that I'm able to give a specific geolocation from Lunglei. Considering so many woods from India or Bangladesh are sold simply as \"Hindi\" or \"Assam\" - it's nice to be very specific, and I always do my best to narrow it down as much as possible so we can enjoy the specific Terroirs of where the woods and oils are coming from.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBe sure to grab some and find out just why it's so highly beloved !\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e+PS - we have some Guf chips in the shop from Lunglei, as well, that were harvested in November of 2021. Be sure to grab some to compare and contrast !\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**NOTE - I added a few photos to illustrate how Guf is formed in farmed trees or induced in wild.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Lunglei Mizoram Guf,Pure 2015 Oud Oil","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44155014578401,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44155014611169,"sku":"","price":174.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44155014643937,"sku":"","price":510.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.3878634322_l24p.jpg?v=1698078110"},{"product_id":"sorong-red-lands-2022-west-papuan-live-tree-filaria-pure-oud-oil","title":"Sorong Red Lands 2022 : Stormy Incense Smoke, Ocean Breeze and Creamy Sweetness Papuan Oud Oil","description":"Jungle : Sorong, West Papua\u003cbr\u003eClass : Wild\u003cbr\u003eSpecies : Filaria, Live Tree\u003cbr\u003eDistillation : Copper, New Gen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSorong is the largest city of the Indonesian province of West Papua. The city is located on the western tip of the island of New Guinea with its only land borders being with Sorong Regency. It is the gateway to Indonesia’s Raja Ampat Islands, species rich coral reef islands in an area considered the heart of the world’s coral reef biodiversity. It also is the logistics hub for Indonesia’s thriving eastern oil and gas frontier.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe origin of Sorong’s name comes from the word Soren, which means “deep and wavy ocean” in the Biak language. The name was first used by the Biak-Numfor people who sailed to different islands before they finally decided to settle down in Raja Ampat Islands. When the Biak-Numfor people came to the place called “Daratan Maladum”, they decided to call it Soren. After centuries of contact with Chinese merchants, European missionaries, and people from Maluku and Sangihe-Talaud, the name underwent further change into Sorong.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA land of extensive rainforest - the region is famous for its red clay, giving Sorong its colloquial name of “The Red Lands.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABOUT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor those not familiar with the unique world of Ouds and Agarwoods - Papua and Papua New Guinea - two halves of the same island - yield some of the most unique Agarwoods which have produced some of the most beloved oils from Gyrinops and Filaria species. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost commonly - we see long dead Gyrinops trees recovered from mangroves and rivers down around Meroke. Even more prized are the live tree specimens - with the most distinctive oils being produced from Filaria. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs many are more familiar with Meroke in the South, or Jayapura almost directly North - few have experienced woods and oils from the Western Frontier of the island. In this case - Sorong, known as The Red Lands, for its famously cloths staining red clay. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith coral reefs and exciting coastal adventures that have made the small city a popular destination - the jungles surrounding the area are rich with natural resources and coveted Agarwood. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI’ve been mentioning in some of our new Indonesian oil listings about our newest team member. For the better part of 2 years we’ve been running test batches in his equipment, and now that he’s an official member of Rising Phoenix, I’ve outfitted him with new equipment to produce expressly for me. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is one of our test batches, produced in copper - New Gen style. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI don’t want to overhype this oil … but I DO want to impress just how unique it is. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor starters, you’ve heard me mention how some coastal oils will carry the scent of sea air and ocean breezes. As if the trees have inhaled deeply of the ocean air and stored those deep breaths and memories in their trunks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**This oil is rich with oceanic overtones 🥰\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe oil starts out kinda dark and stormy. Incense-laden wafts of gentle smoke - like the first moments of a chip on one of our Subitisms. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWoods from The Red Lands of Sorong are massively popular in the Chinese Market for their creamy sweetness. So popular - it’s quite hard to get your hands on any as they’ve been picking the area clean. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis creamy sweetness comes in to play here in a very unique way …\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhereas the front end of the oil is like a storm rolling in off the water - the backend of the oil is of the sun breaking through the clouds. It’s as of a piercing, bright white light shines off your wrist. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s a very unique experience - transitioning from dark and brooding, Smoke and incense - to a very clean, sweet, creamy whiteness. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSorong : Red Lands is a very unique experience. Filaria showcasing its creamy sweetness in a wonderous cacophony of dark clouds and blazing white light. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuantity is limited. Grab some while available!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Sorong Oud Oil,West Papuan Oud Oil","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44155014709473,"sku":"","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44155014742241,"sku":"","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44155014775009,"sku":"","price":670.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.4193240121_hfaa.jpg?v=1698078122"},{"product_id":"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":"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":"mentarang-kodo-2023-malinau-north-kalimantan-borneo-island-indonesian-malaccensis-hirta-candan-pure-artisan-dehn-al-oud-rpp","title":"Mentarang Kodo 2023 : Sweet Incense Smoke, Vanilla, Caramel, Chocolate and Coffee Malinau Oud Oil","description":"\u003cspan\u003eMentarang Kodo 2023 :\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMalinau North Kalimantan Borneo Island Indonesian Malaccensis \u0026amp; Hirta - Pure Artisan Dehn al Oud Oil - RPP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJungle : Mentarang : Malinau - North Kalimantan, Borneo Island - Indonesia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClass : Wild, Incense Grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies : Malaccensis \u0026amp; Hirta \/ Candan Co-distillation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillation : Stainless \/ New Gen \/ Incense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillation Date : March, 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor those not familiar with my work, I've got several distillation operations in several different locations across South East Asia, now. 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. 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I have a bunch of oils that will take me literal years to get through producing from all the work I've been doing out there, as I've stockpiled huge quantities of material from the past several years, that will take me quite some time to work through distilling. It also means we will have some really cool and unique stuff that will be pretty much unheard of from anywhere else, as I'm the only vendor I know going to these lengths of internal productions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Trees used in this particular Tripura Series are all 150-450+ years old, and are all trees that I acquired and took down. 15 trees, total. Will take quite awhile to get woods over here (years, likely) - but at some point, you may see some of these insane woods making their way into the shop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTripuri 2 is the 2nd oil from the back half of 2024, when my team was in Tripura.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI was actually in India in Jan\/Feb of 2025 - and this oil we began while I was actually in country. Which makes this particular oil really cool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABOUT THIS SERIES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom our time in Tripura, I have a bunch of very high grade single tree oils I'll eventually get around to producing from the 15 trees we took down. Should be at least 15-30 very high grade oils I'll produce, that I'll run through my smaller, custom-made copper pot. I already have 2 oils that are curing that will get released at some point (look for SC or SCP in the title when those come out = Small Copper Pot).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUntil I can get more of the single tree productions - I started my focus by combining some woods from the trees we took down to produce a line of oils (that for the industry, would be very high grade), but are more affordable. But from me - these oils will be something that I can offer at fantastic prices considering this is all from materials we've controlled from harvest through production. The yields were exceptional (not something the average oils out there are doing), indicating the quality of the woods I reserved for this particular project were even better than I had hoped. It also means I can offer these oils at really great prices due to the unexpected high yields. These oils are punching way above their price tags.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe were in a few different areas of Tripura - this particular oil is a \"pan-Tripuri\" production, meaning it is made from a mix of all of these trees we took down, from all over the state. It is a single region oil, but not a single origin tree oil, of which I have many planned for the future. Stay tuned on those ...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSCENT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLet me first say that Tripura-origin oils are some of my favorites. There is a \"classical\" Hindi-ness to the odor profiles of this region that I find distinctly different from more common Assam-origin oils, and in the multitude of directions those profiles can go - I really dig how they all smell. So I'm personally quite liking what's coming out of the work so far.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe State of Tripura is in kind of a geographical \"armpit\" of Bangladesh - and you'll find some crossover with old wild Bangladeshi oils in the Tripuri DNA. Although I don't detect any chocolate notes emerging in this oil - some of the trees used in its production were from right along the Bangala border where more prominent chocolate notes tend to emerge. So who knows - maybe in time there may be some that develop as the oil ages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e--\u0026gt;Actually ... Tripuri 3 and Tripuri 4 are incredibly chocolately - be sure to check out those listings !\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e--\u0026gt;AND check out Tripuri 1 for a delightful Toasted Cashew and Praline + fuesil note (akin to the blast in Haflong Afterburn, but Nutty). 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Don't let the cheap price fool you - this is a banger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a second run from the \"bulk\" material that I'll be distilling, I'm awfully happy with how this oil came out. 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