{"title":"Partner Artisan Distillations","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome oils are run to order with artisans I trust — colleagues and friends across Asia and the Gulf who know exactly what I'm looking for. Commissioned batches, custom runs and private-stock overflow, each one chosen for something unusual.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"borikhamxay-2023-new-gen-incense-grade-wild-central-laos-antwood-pure-dehn-al-oud-rising-phoenix-perfumery","title":"Borikhamxay 2023 : Juiced Pear, Nectar and Wildflowers Laos Oud Oil","description":"Jungle : Borikhamxay, Central Laos\u003cbr\u003eClass : Wild, Incense Grade\u003cbr\u003eSpecies : Crassna\/Sinensis\u003cbr\u003eDistillation : New Gen, Copper\u003cbr\u003eDistillation Date : August 2023\u003cbr\u003eProfile : Clean, No Fermentation\/Barnyard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a small batch of Wild Laos Antwood Oil that I had produced in August of 2023. I only produced about 20g in total. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**This is NOT a Taiwanese Oil - I had this custom produced for me in Vietnam\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWild Laos oils in general are quite challenging to produce, as they've been harvesting woods out of Laos for literal millennia. Woods and oils are especially beloved in the Arab\/Gulf Market - but there are some \"Asian Market\" flavors to be found in Laos, as well. Borikhamxay is one such example.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorikhamxay I had produced from some exquisite wild ant wood. Antwoods in general are known for their sweetness, and are especially beloved and appreciated in the Asian market. The Arab Market tends to go for the Malaccensis woods found in Laos, especially those closer to the Western and Northern borders in the country. Asians, on the other hand, go for the Crassna and Sinensis species, which are much more rare in the region - and that's what we've produced for you, here. Check the listing photos for some photos of the woods used to produce this oil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOils like what we have here could easily be mistaken for a premium Central Vietnamese - and side by side, would be very challenging to differentiate. The sweetness, I think, would throw most people off. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter a few small test batches, I amended production with a few additional tweaks for a full small-batch run, and came out with an absolutely exquisite and pristine oil that I am quite proud of.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI can't express just how much I know you are going to love this oil !\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorikhamxay is a squeaky clean copper-distilled New Gen. Expect a super sweet, bright, and uplifting scent - and one that'll last all day, to boot!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the opening it has some very light Camphor and a sweet, Nectary Core that persists throughout the duration of the wear. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorikhamxay has some unique notes of Juiced Pear and Fruit Peels. Over time something a little zingy comes out that reminds me of some subtle citrus - or as one client mentioned - Rhubarb - which is what first came to mind. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFurther in to the experience is a medley of Wildflowers and just a tiny bit of something earthy, reminiscent of fresh-tilled Garden Soil. It lasts forever too ... the drydown on me lasts a solid 12-15 hours or more with just a tiny drop. We've got a real performer on our hands!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorikhamxay is Juicy White Fruity and Citrus, Nectar and Wildflowers, with hints of bitter Rhubarb and Garden Soil, layered over sweet Oudy Goodness that will enchant your nose all day long. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery limited batch - grab some while available !\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Incense Grade Antwood,Borikhamxay Laos Pure Oud Oil,New Gen Dehn al Oudh","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · V-Vial","offer_id":44154954776801,"sku":"","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · V-Vial","offer_id":44154954809569,"sku":"","price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5g · V-Vial","offer_id":44154954842337,"sku":"","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44154954875105,"sku":"","price":1475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.5356318989_pywt.jpg?v=1698076807"},{"product_id":"laos-ant-2023-new-gen-incense-grade-wild-central-laos-antwood-pure-oud-oil-dehn-al-oudh-borikhamxay-series","title":"Laos Ant 2023 : Vaporous Japanese Incense and Deep Resin Laos Oud Oil","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJungle : Borikhamxay, Central Laos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClass : Wild, Incense Grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecies : Crassna \/ Sinensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDistillation : New Gen, Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDistillation Date : October 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProfile : Clean, No Fermentation \/ No Barnyard - Very Clean Incense'y - Vapourous - Japanese Incense Sticks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a small batch of Wild Laos Antwood Oil that I produced in October of 2023. I tweaked the temp curve on this oil, even lower on the front end, and higher on the back end. This oil is even more Incense'y - and also has a Vaporous quality to it ... one of my personal fave profiles !\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e**This is NOT a Taiwanese Oil - I had this custom produced for me in Vietnam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWild Laos oils in general are quite challenging to produce, as they've been harvesting woods out of Laos for literal millennia. Woods and oils are especially beloved in the Arab \/ Gulf Market - but there are some \"Asian Market\" flavors to be found in Laos, as well. Laos Ant 2023 is one such example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLaos Ant 2023 I had produced from some exquisite wild ant wood. Antwoods in general are known for their sweetness, and are especially beloved and appreciated in the Asian market. The Arab Market tends to go for the Malaccensis woods found in Laos, especially those closer to the Western and Northern borders in the country. Asians, on the other hand, go for the Crassna and Sinensis species, which are much more rare in the region - and that's what we've produced for you, here. Check the listing photos for some photos of the woods used to produce this oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis oil is exquisite, and although from Central Laos - I think anyone smelling this blind would easily think this is a pristine Vietnamese oil. I think I, myself, would have been fooled had I not been the one producing it ! The oil is a deep Burnt Yellow color - and the scent profile is like some of the ancient Vietnamese woods I've sourced from Japan in years past. Incense'y. Maybe even a little spicy. Deeply resinous. Ooodles of Oudy Goodness !\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNow that I've made a few batches of oil from the Borikhamxay haul of insane incense quality batch of woods - we are really working to explore what we can creatively pull out of the scent profile. This is downright DAMN GOOD.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI can't express just how much I know you are going to love this oil !\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLaos Ant 2023 is a squeaky clean copper-distilled New Gen. Whereas previous batches in the Borikhamxay Series have been super sweet, bright, and uplifting oils - Laos Ant 2023 is a Darker, Deeper, more Incense'y oil. Even the darker Burnt Yellow color leads one to presume it'll be a deeper, more Zen-like scent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn the opening it has some very narcotic Vapor - like Wood Varnish and Mint ... those first piercing moments of a Monkoh Chip on a Subitism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhereas Borikhamxay has some unique notes of Juiced Pear and Fruit Peels and a subtle Citrus Zing - Laos Ant is more reminiscent of a Japanese Incense Stick. Complex. Very lightly and Sweetly Resinous. Old old wood tones. Even a slight Bitterness, reminiscent of the sweet \/ bitter dichotomy you'll find in the best Chinese tea leaves - sweet on the front of the palette, bitter on the back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFurther in to the experience is a medley of Wildflowers and just a tiny bit of something earthy, reminiscent of fresh-tilled Garden Soil. It lasts forever too ... the drydown on me lasts a solid 12-15 hours or more with just a tiny drop. We've got a real performer on our hands!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI'm not sure I'd call this an Herbal Profile - but there is a Chinese Medicine quality to it, similar to what can be found in some Chinese and Vietnamese oils. The Mintiness of it, especially. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLaos Ant is Japanese Incense Sticks, Vaporous Mint, Wildflowers and Bitter-Sweet Tea Leaves, and Deep, Incense'y Oud Resin - and maybe a touch of Muskiness in the drydown. Really smells like ancient wood here, and that Vaporous quality really gets my nose revved up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI'm a little relutant to sell this oil ... it's so damn good. This oil came out even better than I had hoped it would.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery limited batch - grab some while available !\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · V-Vial","offer_id":44270651310305,"sku":"","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · V-Vial","offer_id":44270651343073,"sku":"","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5g · V-Vial","offer_id":51313818894561,"sku":null,"price":880.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44270651375841,"sku":"","price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44270651408609,"sku":"","price":1725.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/files\/laosant23.jpg?v=1701142869"},{"product_id":"laos-ant-ii-2024-laos-oud-oil","title":"Laos Ant II 2024 : Vaporous Incense, Honey, Golden Hay and Suede Laos Oud Oil","description":"\u003cspan\u003eLaos Ant II 2024 : New Gen Incense Grade Wild Central Laos Antwood Pure Oud Oil - Dehn al Oudh - Rising Phoenix Perfumery - Borikhamxay Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJungle : Borikhamxay, Central Laos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClass : Wild, Incense Grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies : Crassna \/ Sinensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillation : New Gen w\/ a Soak, Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillation Date : December 2023 - January 2024 (30 Day Clean Soak \/ 15 Day Gentle Distillation)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfile : Clean, Very CLEAN Fermentation \/ No Barnyard - Very Clean Incense'y - Vapourous - Japanese Incense Sticks - Honey and Flowers - Golden Hay - Plush Suede\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a small batch of Wild Laos Antwood Oil that I produced spanning December 2023 and January 2024. It’s a sibling to Laos Ant (I) 2023, which was produced with no soak, from the same batch of high grade wood from the same Borikhamxay region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere with Laos Ant II we took a long, very clean and controlled 30 day Soak, followed by 15 days of “low and slow” distilling. No barnyard at all - and what we got was rather surprising …\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI tweaked the temp curve on this oil, even lower on the front end, and higher on the back end than I did with Laos Ant (I).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e**This is NOT a Taiwanese Oil - I had this custom produced for me in Vietnam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild Laos oils in general are quite challenging to produce, as they've been harvesting woods out of Laos for literal millennia. Woods and oils are especially beloved in the Arab \/ Gulf Market - but there are some \"Asian Market\" flavors to be found in Laos, as well. Laos Ant II 2024 is one such example that straddles both worlds - a floral and squeaky clean New Gen distillation with hints of that beloved Hay \u0026amp; Honey the Gulf loves so dearly. .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese Laos Ant oils I have produced from some exquisite wild ant wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntwoods in general are known for their sweetness, and are especially beloved and appreciated in the Asian market. The Arab Market tends to go for the Malaccensis woods found in Laos, especially those closer to the Western and Northern borders in the country. Asians, on the other hand, go for the Crassna and Sinensis species, which are much more rare in the region - and that's what we've produced for you, here. Check the listing photos for some photos of the woods used to produce this oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis oil is exquisite, and although from Central Laos - I think anyone smelling this blind would easily think this is a pristine Vietnamese oil. I think I, myself, would have been fooled had I not been the one producing it ! The oil is a deep Burnt Yellow color - and the scent profile is like some of the ancient Vietnamese woods I've sourced from Japan in years past. Incense'y. Maybe even a little spicy. Deeply resinous. Ooodles of Oudy Goodness !\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow that I've made a few batches of oil from the Borikhamxay haul of insane incense quality batch of woods - we are really working to explore what we can creatively pull out of the scent profile. This is downright DAMN GOOD.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI can't express just how much I know you are going to love this oil !\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE SCENT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaos Ant II 2024 is a squeaky clean copper-distilled New Gen. Whereas previous batches in the Borikhamxay Series have been super sweet, bright, and uplifting oils - Laos Ant II 2024 is a Darker, Deeper, more Incense'y oil. Even the darker Burnt Yellow color leads one to presume it'll be a deeper, more Zen-like scent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat we ended up with is an octave or two lower than Laos Ant (I) 2023, with the smoothest Suede, like the softest leather imaginable, and wisps of Golden Hay. That alone sounds enticing! Now imagine those golden notes Entwined around Melipona Honey and hints of white florals, drying down to Oudy Incense and Musk. Simply put - it’s exquisite !\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompared to Borikhamxay, which has some unique notes of Juiced Pear and Fruit Peels and a subtle Citrus Zing - Laos Ant II straddles more a Japanese \/ Arab aesthetic, complete with Florals and Honey and Golden strands of Hay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplex. Very lightly and Sweetly Resinous. Old old wood tones. Even a slight Bitterness, reminiscent of the sweet \/ bitter dichotomy you'll find in the best Chinese tea leaves - sweet on the front of the palette, bitter on the back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurther in to the experience is a medley of Wildflowers and just a tiny bit of something earthy, reminiscent of fresh-tilled Garden Soil. It lasts forever too ... the drydown on me lasts a solid 12-15 hours or more with just a tiny drop. We've got a real performer on our hands!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaos Ant is Japanese Incense Sticks, Vaporous Mint, Golden Hay and the plushest Suede, Wildflowers and Bitter-Sweet Tea Leaves, and Deep, Incense'y Oud Resin - and maybe a touch of Muskiness in the drydown. Really smells like ancient wood here, and that Vaporous quality really gets my nose revved up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI'm a little relutant to sell this oil ... it's so damn good. This oil came out even better than I had hoped it would.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery limited batch - grab some while available !\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · V-Vial","offer_id":44581681627361,"sku":null,"price":206.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1g · V-Vial","offer_id":44581681660129,"sku":null,"price":615.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5g · V-Vial","offer_id":44581681692897,"sku":null,"price":905.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44581681725665,"sku":null,"price":1785.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/files\/il_1588xN.5846384135_bidv_1.jpg?v=1709218795"},{"product_id":"adam-reborn-sacred-footprints-2020-sri-lankan-oud-oil","title":"Adam Reborn 2020 : Cool Mountain Air and Woody Sri Lankan Oud Oil","description":"\u003cspan\u003eAdam Reborn \/ Sacred Footprints 2020 - Adam’s Peak - Sri Lankan \/ Ceylon \/ Silani - Pure Artisan Dehn al Oud Oil - RPP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJungle : Adam’s Peak, Sri Lanka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClass : Wild, Incense Grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies : Gyrinops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillation : Stainless \/ New Gen \/ Incense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillation Date : March, 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a really cool batch I picked up awhile back from a collector friend that had commissioned this oil, produced right as all the fun was about to start back in 2020.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine wild Sri Lankan oils are expensive to make. In part due to the rarity of the woods, and also due to the low yields of Gyrinops distillations, in general. Let alone a high grade oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the last few months I’ve put samples into the hands of a few clients to get feedback, all of which has been exceptionally positive. Has been funny, as well, as it’s a pretty unique profile they couldn’t quite place at first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSCENT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdam's Peak is a tall conical sacred mountain located in central Sri Lanka. It is well known for the Sri Pada (Śrī Pāda ; Sinhala: ශ්‍රී පාද, \"sacred footprint\"), a 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in) rock formation near the summit whose name is also used for the mountain itself (I included a photo of it from 1890).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Buddhist tradition the print is held to be the footprint of the Buddha, in Sri Lankan Hindu tradition that of Hanuman or Shiva (its Tamil name, சிவனொளிபாதமலை, Sivanolipaathamalai), means \"Mountain of Shiva's Light\") and in some Islamic and Christian traditions that of Adam or St. Thomas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mountain is also known as Mount Malaya in Buddhist sources, particularly the Mahayana Lankavatara Sutra, which states that the Buddha preached this sutra on top of the mountain. According to this sutra, the mountain was the abode of Rāvanā, overlord of the Raskshasas and ruler of Laṅkā.Other names in Sanskrit sources include Mount Lanka, Ratnagiri (Mountain of Gems), Malayagiri (Mount Malaya) or Mount Rohana.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you can’t tell … it’s a holy place to just about everyone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI mention this because the oil, itself, has a holy airiness to it. Almost like the coolness of high mountain air, and how Breathing, itself, is necessary for life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeing such a holy place - the name alludes to the creation story, being the \"footprint of the first man\", the start of human life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Chinese, the character for “Breath” is 息\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s a little small to see, but the upper portion is the character for “Self”, and the lower character is for “Heart”. One’s breath is literally the “Center of Oneself”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’m really going out in to left field, here - but this oil reminded me of this concept of the Breath and that of the Center of Ourselves. Adam Reborn being a very centering and grounding oil, like the Breath of Life, itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRight from the vial the it’s complexity is apparent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpon application to the skin, an Airy Coolness blasts the nose, like a cool morning up in the high mountain air.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s a note to it that I can think of only as “Blue”. It’s not fruity or floral, per se, but it makes me think of the color blue. 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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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My colleague knows I like unusual things and don't require huge quantities of an oil for it to be useful to me, so he asked back in 2020 if this oil could find a place on my shelves. And like many oils - it sat there, quietly aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we step into the 2025 holidays, I figured 5 years was long enough, and it was time for Neti Neti to begin seeing the light of day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeti Neti is a Sanskrit expression meaning \"not this, not that\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt reflects a deep spiritual practice of peeling away all labels, identities, and illusions to discover your true self. By denying everything you are not, you move closer to what you are at your core - Pure Consciousness, beyond description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe phrase is rooted in Hindu philosophy, particularly in the teachings of the Upanishads - used in self-inquiry and meditation. Instead of defining yourself by what you are, you gently deny everything you are not - your roles, your emotions, even your very thoughts - until only pure awareness remains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes the Path to Truth isn't about adding more, but in quietly stripping away what doesn't belong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidering this oil was produced right before the Pandemic began back in 2020 - I thought the \"not this, not that\" concept fit perfectly - born of one world, and then thrust into a new. Just as many were forced to come to terms with their new realities, the death of our old selves and way of doing things opened the door to new opportunities and expressions of self. A New Consciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd so - Neti Neti was born, right as our old world was about to meet an abrupt death, and the new and unexplored Consciousness of Post-2020 was about to begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSCENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Philippines is the latest, and likely the last, of the old world jungles yielding incredible old-growth woods. Add to that the difficulty with which to get your hands on any materials due to the rampant corruption over there - Filipino woods and oils are a rarity in a class all of their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis oil, as I had mentioned, was produced by a colleague of mine for a private collection belonging to a very wealthy Gulf client of his. I remind only to say - this was produced for the palate of very deep pockets with a very refined taste, for the collection of a single patron of financial stature that most will never attain. Something many of us likely would never get a chance to smell or experience if it weren't for my very unique relationships with some very out-of-sight people, known only to a certain unusual class of customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing I find very interesting about woods and oils from the Island of Leyte, specifically - is that in the Gulf, Leyte is adorned above all others for it's Cambodi-like sweetness. I find it interesting because, to my nose, the WOODS don't particularly smell Cambodi-like. The scent of the woods I find to be a very distinctive scent to the Philippines - and in this case, to Leyte, specifically. The OILS, however - the oils I DO find can carry some of the Red and Purple Berries of Cambodi oils that are so beloved. And so it is in the OILS that I find the Cambodi comparison to hold some water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeti Neti - bridging the old self and the new - brings forward that warmth of berry compote from Cambodia to the distinct island flavor of Leyte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a rich, brothy Umami to the oil that reminds me of the punch vinegar and fish sauce bring to Filipino dishes (don't worry ... it doesn't smell like vinegar or fish sauce, haha). But it has a brothy punch that reminds me of how these flavors bring a certain zing to a dish, giving it a life and mouthfeel just not found in other cuisines. That same Umami punch is here, in Neti Neti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Berries here really shine for me. The Tartness of Raspberries and the Dark Fruitiness of Cassis, combined with that brothy Umaminess - it's not an overly sweet oil - but the combination reminds me of some kind of French Cassis Pastry I used to eat ages ago when I lived in Avignon. Great at any time of year, but especially hits the spot in cooler weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeti Neti has hints of some oceanic notes - but it's less oceanic than many of my Island oils. Leading me to believe that maybe the woods used for this production came more from the mountains of the interior. It's still there - but I fund the jungliness of the ocean breeze to be more humid and dense, than light and sandy. There are some humid soil notes I occasionally catch, as well - lending more to the dense humidity of forest canopy than that of toes in the sand. Whatever the case - it's quite enjoyable, and lends a textural note to the overall vibe of the oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral of my Saudi, Kuwaiti, and Qatari clients have seen samples of this oil already, and every single one of them has LOVED it. So I have a feeling if you have Gulf sensibilities ... 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