{"title":"Oud Oils for Warm Weather","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery Oud Oil performs beautifully in the cold. These are the ones I love wearing in the brutal Georgia heat and humidity, where the warmth brings out a whole new dimension. Don't be afraid of a warm-weather Hindi!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"melawi-kalbar-2022-west-kalimantan-borneo-island-co-distillation-malaccensis-hirta-pure-oud-oil-pure-artisan-dehn-al-oud-rpp","title":"Melawi Kalbar 2022 : Florals, Incense Smoke and Spicy Jungle West Kalimantan Oud Oil","description":"Jungle : Melawi : West Kalimantan, Borneo Island - Indonesia\u003cbr\u003eClass : Wild, Incense Grade\u003cbr\u003eSpecies : Malaccensis \u0026amp; Hirta\/Candan Co-distillation\u003cbr\u003eDistillation : Hybrid Vacuum Co-Distillation New Gen\u003cbr\u003eDistillation Date : February, 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor those not familiar with my work, I've got several distillation operations in several different locations now. 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":"dhansiri-2010-nagaland-hindi-oud-oil-traditional-wood-fired-indian-dehn-al-oudh-pure-artisan-oud-oil-rising-phoenix-perfumery","title":"Dhansiri 2010 : Floral, Spicy and Whiskey Nagaland Oud Oil","description":"Jungle : Dhansiri Distillation - Wood is from adjacent mountains of Nagaland Forest - India\u003cbr\u003eClass : Wild : 180+ Year Old Tree\u003cbr\u003eSpecies : Agallocha, Single Live Tree \u003cbr\u003eDistillation : Traditional Wood-Fired Deg and Bapkha, Copper - Minimally Fermented\u003cbr\u003eDistillation Date : Early 2010 - First 12 Hours\u003cbr\u003eDistillation Type : Floral\/Whiskey\/Spicy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a super unique oil - distilled in a tiny village on the border of Assam\/Nagaland, and harvested from a small hilly\/mountain range East of the village, in Nagaland. The town is not easily accessible, and I had to send my team down through Nagaland to reach the area. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe acquired a few oils from the small distillation family that's been making oils for the last few decades - one of which I used part of to make Anahata 2023. Highly worth checking out. The other is Dhansiri Ateek 1987 ... an exceptional vintage batch. Keep an eye open for those.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a really unique scent. Distilled from a single, old tree at least 180 years old, with already over a decade of aging on it - this is quite a rare specimen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe scent, itself, is exceptional. It's a Traditional Oil, but don't let that scare you. What little fermentation there was has been dramatically smoothed over with time ; like old whiskey that loses its bite. To my nose, I wouldn't even say there are any fermentation notes. Rather, more of a gentle leather and hay, but they aren't in the forefront. More of a textural quality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a dark oil profile - one that I usually call a Whiskey Profile - but there's not really any smoke or peat to it. Let's just say its deep without really being overpoweringly dark.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd strangely - there is a lightness to it - as it is also a rather floral and spicy oil. \"Spicy\", as Indians would say. Don't expect \"cinnamon and spice\" notes. There is a piquantiness to it in the nose. It dances a bit. The floral tone to it I wouldn't say smells like any particular kind of flower - but rather that floral quality that the best Nagaland woods are known for.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI wouldn't call this \"ethereal\" by any means, nor smokey - but there is a \"dancing in the nose\" quality to it that not unlike those first moments of ethereal vapors when a chip hits the subitism. It widens the eyes, so to speak. Not to mention smells really damn interesting. Some might experience this as a hint of smokiness ... but maybe not.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere's a lot of development on the skin. Twists and turns. I've noticed it also shape-shifts as I walk from inside in the air conditioning to outside in the heat and humidity. This oil has a lot of personality. A lot of faces. I imagine this will be fun to wear in any season.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI've sent samples to a number of clients and gotten a lot of feedback on it. Funny, and highly positive feedback. Funny because, really complex oils like these usually need several wearings for your brain to wrap itself around what it's smelling. There's no context in most of our cultures for the brain to compare it against, so it'll have to form new pathways to interpret it. Don't be surprised if you don't quite warm up to Dhansiri on first application ... but by the 3rd or 4th have grown to love and crave it. I see this happen a lot in oils like this. All the feedback I've gotten on this oil has been so - with several loving it right away.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDhansiris 2010 isn't quite Ateek (my cutoff on classifying as such is 20 years of aging) - but the oil could certainly pass as one. It has an ancientness to its odor profile. Old antique furniture. Rustic library. Ancient spaces. Old jungle. It's not sweet - but there's that sweetness of old places to it. And the resinous drydown !! This is a book worth reading, a journey worth traveling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a really excellent oil, and I hope you'll find some space for it in your collection. This is a gem worth grabbing. Enjoy!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: 2010 Dhansiri Pure Hindi Oud Oil,Nagaland Oud Oil,Single 180 Plus Year Old Agarwood Tree,Traditionally Distilled Indian Oud Oil","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44154998784225,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.3g · V-Vial","offer_id":44154998816993,"sku":"","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44154998849761,"sku":"","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · V-Vial","offer_id":44154998882529,"sku":"","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44154998915297,"sku":"","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44154998948065,"sku":"","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.5167246842_3l6f.jpg?v=1698077680"},{"product_id":"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":"ngengpui-1936-ateek-oud-oil","title":"Ngengpui Ateek 1936 : Varnish, Pipe Tobacco and Saddle Leather Mizoram Oud Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003eNgengpui Mizoram 1936 - Early 20th Century Pure Hindi Oud Oil - 88 Year Old Dehn al Oudh - Ateek Series - 10 Year Commemorative Anniversary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJungle : Ngengpui, Lawngtlai District, Mizoram - India - from what is today the Ngengpui Wildlife Preserve\u003cbr\u003eSpecies : Agallocha\u003cbr\u003eClass : Wild - a single, ancient tree - exact age unknown, but \"centuries old\"\u003cbr\u003eDistillation : Traditional, Wood-fired Copper Deg and Bapkah - Collection of First 3 Days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough I started Rising Phoenix in 2011 with a launch of alcohol-based fragrances - 2014 is when the company launched in it's current format here on Etsy, just before the Christmas season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs such, 2024 is a 10-Year Anniversary, of sorts, and I wanted to launch a few extra special oils as we gear up for the holiday season and our unofficial 10 Year Commemoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow for a real doosy ... a pure pre-World War II Oud oil from 1936 Mizoram !!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a relic distilled during the early 20th Century 😱 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis oil is a unique historical relic that I acquired directly from the distillation family that produced it in 1936. I was lucky in that they still had some of the distillation details, which I included above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have several of my own operations in various locations, and my Indian operation has become finely tuned at connecting with old old family operations, or their descendants, in the case that the operation is no longer functional. It's gotten to a point that they are now seeking US out, which is great news for all of you. Lots of cool relics to find their way into the shop for years to come. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a country like India with such a long history of harvesting and oil production, it's amazing some of these historical finds from decades, even centuries past, that I've been able to be adding to the growing collection. It almost feels like an archaeological find !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Ateek” - for those wondering, our English word for Antique has it’s roots in this word, which is the same word in both Arabic and Hebrew. It means ooooold ... a fitting moniker for this rare gem of an oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegardless of the specific geo-location, it’s not often we get an uncut family heirloom that is 88 years old and counting. From just before the turn of the 19th to 20th centuries, no less. A Victorian Oud !!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust consider for a moment how a good bottle of Scotch is valued. 16-18 years old is already getting rare. 20-25 years old, and maybe a fortunate few will get themselves a bottle. 30 years old? 50? Usually fewer than 100 bottles will be sold world wide. And to find an 80+ year old bottle - you could have a down payment on a house! A nearly 100 year old bottle might buy a neighborhood of them !!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI only mention this to emphasize just how rare it is to find an oil like this made available to the public, at a price that is less than a really old bottle of whiskey - and at a price tag far below what you'd expect on a dram of a bottle that old. These are historical relics, juiced from ancient trees, at a time when all the best wood would have been tossed into the pot to make the richest, most excellent oils that simply are not possible to reproduce today in any kind of scalable capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SCENT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular oil was distilled from a single ancient tree harvested in 1936 from what is now the Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary, which is one of the important wildlife sanctuaries in Mizoram. This sanctuary covers an area of about 120 odd square kilometers. The Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary covers a dense virgin forest and is home to many wildlife animals, such as tigers, langurs, elephants, common clouded leopard, gaur, barking deer, sambar, rhesus macaque, wild boar, leaf monkey, hoolock gibbon, and many more. Here you will also find a variety of birds including the national bird of India, the peacock pheasant, as well as imperial pigeons, and hornbills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is situated at an elevation ranging from 200 meters to about 1200 meters above sea level with virgin sub - tropical evergreen vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated at 296 kilometers away from Aizawl in the southern part of Mizoram, the wildlife sanctuary is also close to Indo – Myanmar and Indo – Bangladesh borders, having rich biodiversity. As such, you may even find hints of Bangladeshi and Burmese nuances in the oil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet me start by saying - there's not a whole lot of information to be found out there on Mizoram Agarwoods, as the old stock trees were largely harvested centuries ago to satiate the markets and Sultans of the Middle East. Finding historical relics like this is a genuine treat !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs one would hope, this oil smells ... ATEEK. It reeks of ancient awesomeness. Timeless old trees in primeval forests. Scents from another Time. Whispers of history long past. Yet it's surprisingly vibrant and lively, I presume because this was the first 3 days of distillation that was collected and reserved. Those first few days usually contain the most lively and zesty sesquiterpenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong before Cambodia became famous for Agarwood - or Laos or Malinau or Sri Lanka, for that matter - even before magjestic Manipur - Mizoram reigned as Sultan. The most beloved and sought-after woods in the Gulf market of of the 18th and 19th centuries came from Mizoram. Imagine having the chance to smell an oil from the tail end of the heydey of Mizo production, and from an ancient forest, at that !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scent on this is just gorgeous, and if you’ve been following my work, you know that these old traditionally-produced oils would have likely been made from the best grades of wood and fermented for some various time. Much like whiskey, the bite found in young productions fades and develops in to something that only Father Time can meld. You can smell the Age and Character in this oil in a manner unheard of in youthful juice, making these old Ateek oils worth more than their weights in gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidden within the ancient depths of it's orange-golden hue, you may find hints of Varnish, Golden Pipe Tobacco, Horse Saddles and gently Tanned Leather, and whispers of Oud Smoke. There's also an almost milky yogurtiness to it, which to my nose almost smells edible. I mentioned Vanish, and if you know anything about my personal tastes, I absolutely ADORE oils with that Varnish note. Like freshly laquered wood floors ...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI wouldn't call this oil citrusy, but I detect hints of what almost smells like what we'd call Qing Pi in Chinese medicine - Aged Bitter Orange - floating atop the merest hint of smoke.  It also reminds me a bit of a nice steep of Assam Tea, devoid of any sugar or sweetness, on a cold Winter's day. Brisk !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt goes without saying that these old traditional Hindis smell quite different in different weather. On a cool and dry day, it may smell more Tea-like. On a hot and humid day (and I loooove wearing Hindis in the heat and humidity) - it takes on an entirely different character that showcases more Leather and Tobacco. I mention meerly to remind you, to experiment wearing them in different seasons. You'll definitely experience some shifts in personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI usually don't gender any of my oils or Ouds, but I'd say this particular oil leans more masculine. It's brauny and shirtless and hairy-chested, and I fricken love it. If you love Testosterone, you'll love 1936 Ngengpui Ateek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese kinds of ancient scents are hard to be replicated. Time and phenomenal raw materials are the only way to produce this kind of textural scent. If you’ve ever tried 50+ year old Scotch - you’ll have an inkling what I’m talking about. Now imagine an additional 33 years of maturing and you've got an idea of just how delectable this oil is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1936 Ngengpui Ateek is an oil for the archives - a centerpiece on your trophy shelf. I imagine for those of you that like to commemorate special occasions with special scents, you'll want to swipe Ngengpui Ateek. 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Look at everything we've since inspired !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs such, 2024 is a 10 Year Anniversary, of sorts, and I wanted to launch a few extra special oils as we gear up for the holiday season and our unofficial 10 Year Commemoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow for a real doosy ... a pure 1978 Tripura !!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a relic distilled during the early 3rd Quarter of the last Century 😱\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis oil is a unique historical relic that I acquired directly from the distillation family that produced it in 1978. I was lucky in that they still had some of the distillation details, which I included above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI was also super lucky and acquired the last remaining rock-like sinkers from which this very oil was distilled. Same tree, harvested in 1978. Those haven't gotten here yet, but rest assured that once they do - I'll be getting a few up into the shop !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have several of my own operations in various locations, and my Indian operation has become finely tuned at connecting with *old old* family operations, or their descendants, in the case that the operation is no longer functional. It's gotten to a point that they are now seeking US out, which is great news for all of you. Lots of cool relics to find their way into the shop for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a country like India with such a long history of harvesting and oil production, it's amazing some of these historical finds from decades, even centuries past, that I've been able to be adding to the growing collection. It almost feels like an archaeological find !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Ateek” - for those wondering, our English word for Antique has it’s roots in this word, which is the same word in both Arabic and Hebrew. 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So it's quite a rare convenience being able to even be able to sample an oil of this caliber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually these rare finds are vaulted in VIP circles where the opportunity to purchase them is by invitation only, and at that - at prices manifoldly higher than what I offer them for. I know of two such VIP vaults, specifically - and I say this with confidence as I have a few customers in that echelon that have told me quite a few stories ... and prices - with the added burden of minimum quantity thresholds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI only mention this to emphasize just how rare it is to find an oil like this made available to the public, at a price that is less than a really old bottle of whiskey - and at a price tag far below what you'd expect on a dram of a bottle that old. These are historical relics, juiced from ancient trees, at a time when all the best wood would have been tossed into the pot to make the richest, most excellent oils that simply are not possible to reproduce today in any kind of scalable capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy Ateek Series collection of oils are curated by me, and are mine, and mine alone. They are not available anywhere else, and your access to them is exclusively through Rising Phoenix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SCENT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTripura Oils (along with Mizoram) are some of my personal faves. There's something about the uniqueness of the odor profiles that I don't find in oils from other neighboring regions. Despite this oil having a few nuances akin to it's neighbors in Bangladesh and Lower Assam - I still find this oil to be distinctly Tripuri DNA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular oil was distilled from a single ancient tree harvested in 1978 that was found in a finger of northern Tripura sandwiched between Bangladesh and Lower Assam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs one would hope, this oil smells ... ATEEK. It reeks of ancient awesomeness. Timeless old trees in primeval forests. Scents from another Time. Whispers of history long past. Yet it's surprisingly vibrant and lively, I presume because this was the first 3 days of distillation that was collected and reserved. Those first few days usually contain the most lively and zesty sesquiterpenes. Don't worry - the longevity is there, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong before Cambodia became famous for Agarwood - or Laos or Malinau or Sri Lanka, for that matter - even before majestic Manipur and Sultanic Mizoram - Tripura sat on the throne of Gulf palettes. The most beloved and sought-after woods in the Gulf market of the 18th and 19th centuries came from Tripura. Imagine having the chance to smell an oil from a time the air and land was even cleaner, when the forests were still ripe with golden harvests, and from an ancient forest, at that !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scent on this is just gorgeous, and if you’ve been following my work, you know that these old traditionally-produced oils would have likely been made from the best grades of wood and fermented for some various time. Much like whiskey, the bite found in young productions fades and develops in to something that only Father Time can conjure. You can smell the Age and Character in this oil in a manner unheard of in youthful juice, making these old Ateek oils worth more than their weights in gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidden within the ancient depths of it's orange-golden hue, you may find hints of Varnish,\u003cbr\u003eGolden Pipe Tobacco, Horse Saddles and gently Tanned Leather - alongside whispers of Oud Smoke, all layered over that delectable Tripuri DNA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's also an almost milky yogurtiness to it, a lactonic song jumping from the skin, along with what I can only call a Bitter Cacao note. I wouldn't say Kadamtala is Chocolate'y smelling, but it's kinda leaning a little bit in that direction. I'm guessing this may be some of that Bangladeshi proximity that we are smelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's also a little bit of an Assamese tea-like tonality to it that reminds me of some hot cups of black tea I've had over the years ... almost leathery and malty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt goes without saying that these old traditional Hindis smell quite different in various weather. On a cool and dry day, it may smell more Tea-like. On a hot and humid day (and I loooove wearing Hindis in the heat and humidity) - it takes on an entirely different character that showcases more Leather and Tobacco. I mention merely to remind you : experiment wearing them in different seasons. You'll definitely note some shifts in personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI usually don't gender any of my oils or Ouds, but I'd say this particular oil leans more masculine. It's brauny and shirtless and hairy-chested, and I fricken love it. If you love Testosterone, you'll love 1978 Kadamtala Ateek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese kinds of ancient scents are hard to be replicated. Time and phenomenal raw materials are the only way to produce this kind of textural scent. If you’ve ever tried 50+ year old Scotch - you’ll have an inkling what I’m talking about. Time is the 5th Dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1978 Kadamtala Ateek is an oil for the archives - a centerpiece on your trophy shelf. I imagine for those of you that like to commemorate special occasions with special scents, you'll want to swipe Kadamtala Ateek. 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It's not really horsey or haylike - more of a gentle, worn in saddle leather, with those delicate floral notes tickling the corners of your smiling lips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a real easy wear for an Indian oil - and just a hint of additional florals added to it or layered with it is exceptional. I've been wearing this in the Georgia heat and humidity of May and June, and going back and forth between the brutal heat outside and the air conditioned inside makes for a lot of fun, deep inhales. 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I've sampled this out to quite a few people since it was produced, but for whatever reason, hadn't gotten it up in the shop just yet. I'm feeling like now's the time ...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough I've offered many oils from this particular area of Lower Assam - Haflong, and North Cachar Hills, for example - it's been 10 years since I offered an oil from the North end of the Cachar Hills area. My original Hindi Kachari from 2015 sold out ages ago. I had wanted for so long to be able to make another oil from this area. And although the 2015 and this 2023 batch are two distinctly different odor profiles - I think you're really going to like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABOUT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Kachari Kingdom (known as the Dimasa Kingdom in medieval times) was a powerful kingdom in medieval Assam, India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis custom-distilled WILD oil comes from a roughly 185 year old tree harvested at the beginning of 2023. Distilled in the traditional, yet very clean, Hindi manner, without the Blue Cheese...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a tree I took down, but I was able to get the absolute best shavings and broken pieces from the harvest, from which we made a small batch of oil. It's had nearly 2 years of aging at the time of release, now, and it only keeps getting better and better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSCENT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI'm not talking about the moldy, rotten cheese smell so common with low grade Hindi-type distillations - I'm talking about the powerful, tastefully distilled Hindi distillations that pair beautifully with florals, or are gorgeous worn on their own. If you like THAT kind of Hindi - then Saipung Forest Preserve is your Mecca!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like Gourmand, Tobacco'y Ouds ... This oil has a delightful opening note of warm, Chewy Nougat and Rich Caramel. I want to lick this oil off my hand !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI get a lot of inquiries about Oud oils with a Tobacco odor profile, and this is usually one of the first oils I'll put under their noses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oil has a warm, Caramel \/ Ambery undertone with maybe just a hint of leather, all wrapped up in a nice Pipe Tobacco Wrapper that makes me want to apply a swipe and go sit out on the back porch and enjoy the view of the humid Georgia Jungle I live in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI actually have some artisan Argentinian Dulce de Leche that I order and ship up every so often that this oil reminds me of. It's sweet, but gently so. No toothaches. Not really a vanillic scent - but its that gentle caramelized milky sweetness, gourmand'y sweet pipe tobacco vibe that makes me want to open a pouch and take a few deep inhales. Makes me wish I could smoke it. Or lick it off a spoon. haha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a real easy wear for an Indian oil. I've been wearing this in the Georgia heat and humidity of May and June, and going back and forth between the brutal heat outside and the air conditioned inside makes for a lot of fun, deep inhales. 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I 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. 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTripuri 1 is the first oil from the back half of 2024, when my team was in Tripura.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\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. Until I can get to the single tree productions - in the mean time, I got started 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 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 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, and the oils can sometimes develop a nuttiness over time that smells like toasted nuts that I just love. The nutty hints of which are just beginning to peek out in this oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe State of Tripura is in kind of an \"armpit\" of Bangladesh - and you'll find some crossover with 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't worry - the oil smells phenomenal and delightfully Tripui !\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular oil is from the first 3 days of distillation, which tends to capture the most pristine notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTripura oils are also interesting in that - they tend to exhibit some Animalic and Leathery notes, rich and creamy like, even when pristinely distilled with no fermentation. Tripuri 1 you'll notice, has some great smooth Suede and Leather notes, and is a little joyfully Animalic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs I mentioned - I'm also detecting some Toasted Nuttiness beginning to develop. I'm already picking up hints of Pralines and Toasted Cashews, which has me really excited. I bet by 2026 or 2027, that nuttiness will become more pronounced, which really makes this worth grabbing some to further age!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat Creaminess I mentioned, is also a savory sweetness that seeps from the Leather, with a Tea-like hint of Saffron Spice that blows my mind. Really sticks in and tickles your nose in a blissfully delightful manner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe body of the scent is a Woody Incense and Smooth Leatheriness, with a Buttery Pastry Shop drydown. If you're familiar with my work, you know I love a good Incense'y oil. There's \"Smoke Incense\" and \"Resin Incense\" - expect the Resinous in this case. It's lovely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe longevity is great, and the projection is good and strong. Don't let the cheap price fool you - this is a banger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a first run from the \"bulk\" material that I'll be distilling, I'm awfully happy with how this oil came out. I think you'll love it as much as I do !\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-----\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a real easy wear for an Indian oil. I've been wearing this in the Georgia heat and humidity of June and July, and going back and forth between the brutal heat outside and the air conditioned inside makes for a lot of fun, deep inhales. 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