{"title":"Whiskey and Boozy Oud Oils","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeated Malt, aged Scotch, Port Wine, Cognac and fortified liqueurs. These dark, deep Oud Oils are what I call the Whiskey Profile — rich, smooth and full of character, the way only old wood and patient distilling can give you.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jiribam-guf-2006-vinage-pure-hindi-manipuri-oud-oil-dehn-al-oudh-indian-oud-oil-manipur-agarwood-oil","title":"Jiribam Guf 2006 : Peated Whiskey, Bitter Cocoa, Smoked Black Tea and Dark Berries Manipuri Oud Oil","description":"Jungle : Jiribam - Manipur\u003cbr\u003eSpecies : Agallocha, Guf - Wild\u003cbr\u003eClass : Traditional Copper Deg and Bapkha - Wood Fired - Distilled exclusively from Guf\u003cbr\u003eProfile : Whiskey Distillation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Bitter Cocoa and Musk - Lightly Smoked Black Tea Notes - Stone Fruits and Dark Berries - Hints of Spice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough Jiribam is located in North Western Manipur, it's geographical location is at an intersecting point of Manipur, Southern Assam, and Eastern Sylhet, Bangladesh. I find terroir notes in Jiribam that share some commonalities to all of these regions, which also makes it a bit unique and distinctive from each of them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis oil was distilled back in 2006, so it's got some good age on it - which also makes it a bit of a rare oil. We found and acquired this particular oil while meeting with one of our wood contacts from the region. It's deep, rich, and as is increasingly the rarer case - genuinely wild. It also has a distinctive and unique scent ... more on that in a moment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA NOTE OF OBSERVATION BETWEEN NEW GEN AND TRADITIONALLY DISTILLED OILS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lot of Western and Far Eastern clients these days are looking for oils that are active mind buzzers - usually a class of oils that are termed \"New Gen\", as it is more of a modern distillation style for Ouds. These types of distillations have clean soaks, and are often devoid of any fermentation, with lower yields and smelling very \"clean\". \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow, in contrast to the Upward Moving\/Mind Buzz of New Gens - Traditional Distillations tend to be very Grounding and Calming. Traditional distillations will have a more Downward Action\/Movement - helping to \"Anchor, Settle, and Calm\" one's mood (I put in quotes as Anchor, Settle, and Calm is an actual class of Medicinals in Chinese Medicine, of which I am a licensed practitioner here in the US).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSO - if you happen to need a little Grounding or are \"too often stuck in your head\" - I might suggest checking more traditionally-distilled Oud oils, of which I have been working to expand the selection of here at Rising Phoenix. These old-world distillations are potent, rich - and most importantly - very Grounding and Calming to one's mood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs I had previously mentioned, Jiribam is located in a unique geographical location, lending Terroir Notes found in Southern Assamese, Bangladeshi Sylheti, and other Manipuri Oils. And even though there is some terroir crossover - this also lends to some distinctiveness. Add to that, also - this particular oil was distilled exclusively from Guf - a particular formation formed from damage on the surface of the trees. Guf is beloved for it's rich - and often very resinous - formations, and Guf Oils are not something I see frequently in the market. Terms like Seufi are better recognized - however it's quite rare to find pure Seufi distillations (of which I offer several pure Seufi's here in the shop). I am increasingly known for my growing collection of unique and unusual specimens - and Jiribam Guf 2006 is not exception.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI've been very fortunate to offer several Guf distillations here in the shop now, and everyone seems to be warmly embracing them for their distinctive scents. I also have several Char distillations - something worth browsing in the shop for, as they are as equally distinctive as Guf oil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs this is a traditionally distilled oil - expect some very smooth and light fermentation in the form of some Hay Notes. On JK's Fermentation Scale, I'd place Jiribam 2006 as a Brie. Light, smooth, buttery fermentation. Not something to be afraid of, by any means. And the scent! OMG the scent !! This oil has become quite a popular pick.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis oil is soooo much more than Hay. It's dark and complex in all the right ways.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI've recently loaded in Sujanagar 2016 - which has a lovely Milk Chocolaty\/Cocoa-ness to it. It smells like fond family memories and warm hugs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJiribam Guf 2006, on the other hand, is Bitter Cocoa and Musk, with some Black Tea Notes and Berries and Hints of Spice. If Sujanagar is Chocolate Mousse - Jiribam Guf is Molten Flourless Chocolate Cake.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Bitter Cocoa is interesting. It reminds me of the dark Ghanese Chocolates the Japanese are so fond of. Not sweet, but with a rounded Bitterness that is much easier on the palate than \"Bitter Dark Chocolate\" we find here in the US. I find the chocolate note here to be very dense - almost like a lightly sweetened flourless chocolate cake. Rich and mouthwatering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea notes are some of my faves in Oud Oils, and I find some whispers of lightly smoked black breakfast teas - malty and rich, with stone fruits and hints of dark berries and tea-nuances.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost interestingly - my better half is Japanese, and Asian Noses tend to be really sensitive to any level of fermentation. I mention this because ... she's usually not too fond of when I wear *Traditional* Hindi's - but when I wear Jiribam Guf - she always perks up and asks, \"IS THAT MOOSK (Musk) !??!\" I can't help but crack up - especially as she asks in a very positively inquisitive tone. For whatever reason, she loves how this oil smells on me, as the bitter cocoa'y muskiness she finds very appealing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe photo I chose for Jiribam Guf reminded me of the yellow skins of Cocoa Pods 🥰 and I'd say it very much encapsulates the character of this oil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI'll also mention Jiribam Guf pairs wonderfully with Narcotic\/White Florals, Spice Notes, and Sweet Resins. Some Rose in here would be 💪🏼\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePriced very friendly, especially for a wild oil with nearly 2 decades of aging on it - this makes for a perfect Daily Wear - and doubles as an excellent pick for special occasions. Consider picking up a Tola to keep you warm and lovable through the coming cooler months.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Jiribam Guf Oud Oil,Manipuri Oud Oil,Hindi Oud Oil,Indian Oud Oil,Pure Oud Oil,Traditional Oud Oil,Agallocha","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44154935673057,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44154935705825,"sku":"","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44154935738593,"sku":"","price":510.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12g · Full Tola","offer_id":44154935771361,"sku":"","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.5063506195_7s8d.jpg?v=1698076336"},{"product_id":"jiribam-incenze-2019-manipuri-hindi-pure-indian-oud-oil-traditional-deg-series","title":"Jiribam Incenze 2019 : Sweet Incense Smoke and Resin Manipuri Oud Oil","description":"Jungle : Jiribam, Manipur - India\u003cbr\u003eClass : Wild Agallocha, Incense Grade Chips\u003cbr\u003e*Single Wild Tree Distillation \u003cbr\u003eDistillation : Copper, Traditional Wood-fired Deg and Bapkah - solely the first 12 hours of distillation\/1st Jal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow this is a real gem ... one that I’ve shelved and has been awaiting the right time to emerge. Distilled in 2019, perfectly incense’y like those first moments of a Jiribam chip on charcoal. This oil is a real delight! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJiribam Incenze is an unfermented traditional copper Deg and Bapka, wood fire-distilled oil - and it is oh-so pleasant on the nose!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lot of folks have somehow been scared off traditionally distilled Deg and Bapka oils, or Hindi’s in general, as I think folks fear any potential offputting notes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe good news is - not all Hindis are fermented, and even when they are, they can have a depth and character that most other oils simply won’t have. Especially with years of age on them, in much the same way that wines will mellow with age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the character strengths of traditional oils cooked meticulously over wood fires is that there is a variable temp from the wood (as opposed to steady, consistent heat from gas). Anyone who cooks understands how wood-fire cooked foods have a depth and complexity of flavor that is unmatched by other methods. The same can be said of any well-made traditional oil ... the key here being properly made!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe scent on this is just gorgeous, and if you’ve been following my work, you know I break down Incense notes into 2 categories :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Incense Character - which can include anything that smells incenses’y or resinous, but not necessarily smokey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. Smoke - like incense smoke from a Japanese-style Senkoh stick, or smoke from a chip on charcoal or a Subitism. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love both categories, but I personally really love Incense Smoke in oils - and Jiribam Incenze is rich in those sweetly Smokey first moments of a chip on charcoal 🥰🫶🏼\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you're a whiskey lover, we'd call this a light to medium peated, with sweet wood notes and hints of fruit and flowers, layered over rich resin and incense woods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you love the scent of rich, resin dense wood on charcoal - you will absolutely LOVE Jiribam Incenze. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome tropical florals and fruits peek out through the smoke and resin - but the overall character will leave you wafting through high grade Manipuri smoke and resin 🥰🎉\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall, high grade batch made from incense chips from a single tree.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an oil that punches way above it's price. Highly recommend grabbing some while it's available!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Jiribam Oud,Single Wild Manipuri Tree Distillation","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44154938163425,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44154938196193,"sku":"","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44154938228961,"sku":"","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6g · Half Tola","offer_id":44154938261729,"sku":"","price":990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12g · Full Tola","offer_id":44154938294497,"sku":"","price":1785.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.4990654192_lpyg.jpg?v=1698076365"},{"product_id":"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":"dawki-2016-west-jaintai-hills-pure-hindi-oud-oil","title":"Dawki 2016 : Bitter Cacao, Espresso, Whiskey and Dark Berries Meghalaya Oud Oil","description":"Jungle : Dawki - West Jaintai Hills, Meghalaya\u003cbr\u003eClass : High Grade Wild Dust and Chips\u003cbr\u003eDistillation : Traditional Wood-fired Deg and Bapka, 2016\u003cbr\u003eProfile : Whiskey Distillation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is another stellar oil we found while combing the countryside. Aged a solid 7 years at the time of release - this is a potent oil for those that like ‘em dark ‘n strong 💪🏼 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome folks love those ethereal top notes and bright fruits and flowers found in newer distillation styles. We generally term those styles “New Gen” distillations. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith New Gen oils all the rave these days, I hear a lotta griping that few are offering “the old sh*t” any longer. Not necessarily fermentation - but those old style oils that are full throttle, testosterone in a bottle. Deep. Dark. Rich. If that sounds appealing ... keep reading 😉\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDistilled in 2016, this isn’t an oil we produced, but it is one that one of my guys that combs the countryside for me did find. I hear from him when he finds something really special. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraditionally distilled in a wood-fired Deg and Bapka - these old style distillations are something I try to reserve some space in the shop for, as they are held in high esteem from quite a few folks in the game. Especially the old players, and with folks where the newer styles of production just miss the mark for. These are Ouds that get your blood coursing with a roar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe scent of roasting cacoa beans and bitter cacoa nibs. Tendrils of wood fire carrying that rich dark chocolate to your nose. To my nose - this smells like woods from the Eastern part of Meghalaya - dark and bold. Like drinking a stiff espresso with little added sugar. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHints of Oud Smoke embrace the sweeter Heart - Caramelized Peat of an aged Islay Whisky, revving that inner beast that gets that blood pumping. As that sugar continues to condense and turn from caramel to molasses, dark, thick bubbles of Resin and Tobacco Leaves finish off the evening. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut wait! Dawki hasn’t finished the ride. A sudden fruity tartness. Surprisingly - Berries. Dark, syrupy berries. I don’t detect them at all until quite a few hours have passed. Just when I think we are nearing the finale - those berries rear their head. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is Dawki. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you’re tired of the bright tropical florals or the jammy fruits and honey - or you simply need an Oud that roars without being animalic or barnyardy - look no further.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Garo Hills Oud,Meghalaya Oud,Hindi Oud,Krishnai Char","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44154952810721,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44154952843489,"sku":"","price":174.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44154952876257,"sku":"","price":510.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.3906131987_c439.jpg?v=1698076721"},{"product_id":"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":"dhansiri-ateek-1987-nagaland-hindi-oud-oil-traditional-wood-fired-indian-dehn-al-oudh-pure-artisan-oud-oil-rising-phoenix-perfumery","title":"Dhansiri Ateek 1987 : Vaporous, Varnish and Whiskey Nagaland Oud Oil","description":"Class : Wild : 200+ Year Old Tree - Ateek Series\u003cbr\u003eSpecies : Agallocha, Single Live Tree \u003cbr\u003eDistillation : Traditional Wood-Fired Deg and Bapkha, Copper - Minimally Fermented\u003cbr\u003eDistillation Date : 1987 - First 12 Hours\u003cbr\u003eDistillation Type : Vapourous\/Resinous\/Varnish\/Whiskey\/Floral\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Be sure to read the full description. Parts of it may sound like Dhansiri 2010, but I assure you ... this is an entirely different beast !\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an exceptionally unique oil - distilled in a tiny village on the border of Assam\/Nagaland, and harvested from a small hilly\/mountain range East of the village, in Nagaland. The town is not easily accessible, and I had to send my team down through Nagaland to reach the area. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe acquired a few oils from the small distillation family that's been making oils for the last few decades - this same oil I used part of to make Anahata 2023. Highly worth checking out. The other is Dhansiri 2010 ... a highly unique batch distilled from a single 180+ year old tree. Keep an eye open for those.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a really unique scent. Distilled from a single, old tree at least 200 years old, with nearly 4 decades of aging on it - this is quite a rare specimen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe scent, itself, is exceptional. It's a Traditional Oil, but don't let that scare you. What little fermentation there was has been dramatically smoothed over with time ; like old whiskey that loses its bite. To my nose, I wouldn't even say there are any fermentation notes. Rather, more of a very gentle leather and hay, but they aren't in the forefront. More of a textural quality, layered over a transcendental experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a dark oil profile - one that I usually call a Whiskey Profile - meaning some smoke or peat to it. The smoke, however, is secondary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore than that - this is an exceptionally rare profile of oil that most connoisseurs would call VAPOROUS\/VARNISH. These types of profiles are near impossible to find, and are highly coveted once they are. Usually found only in very aged oils, made from exceptional base quality material. Nobody quite knows the secret to distilling these - and I highly suspect it is a profile quality that can only be developed over time - making these excedingly rare gems that belong in every serious collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInterestingly, this oil reminds me of some scents from my childhood. I grew up in New Jersey before moving to Atlanta in late elementary school. I can't even pinpoint what it is that it reminds me of, except that it smells ANCIENT, and that it invokes a nostalgia that I can't quite explain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven more strangely - there is a lightness to it - as it is also contains some floral and spicy aspects to it. \"Spicy\", as Indians would say. Don't expect \"cinnamon and spice\" notes. The floral tone to it I wouldn't say smells like any particular kind of flower - but rather that floral quality that the best Nagaland woods are known for. Not right out in the open, but they are there, waiting to be discovered, adding to the tonal quality of that intoxicating vapor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is a definite hint of smokiness to the oil, like a hunger for delicious wafts of incense smoke that only a chip on charcoal can satiate. It's not overpowering ... and it'll leave you licking your lips for more. Paired with that coveted vaporous note ... this is sure to knock your socks off.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere's a lot of development on the skin. Twists and turns. I've noticed it also shape-shifts as I walk from inside in the air conditioning to outside in the heat and humidity. This oil has a lot of personality. A lot of faces. I imagine this will be fun to wear in any season. Certainly suitable for celebratory occasions, as you will feel like a Sheikh wearing it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI've sent samples to a number of clients and gotten a lot of feedback on it. Funny, and highly positive feedback. Funny because, really complex oils like these usually need several wearings for your brain to wrap itself around what it's smelling. There's no context in most of our cultures for the brain to compare it against, so it'll have to form new pathways to interpret it. Don't be surprised if you don't quite warm up to Dhansiri on first application ... but by the 3rd or 4th have grown to love and crave it. I see this happen a lot in oils like this. All the feedback I've gotten on this oil has been so - with several loving it right away.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou'll notice a superbly vaporous resin note to the oil, as well. Deeply resinous and piercing, like peering into a bottomless pit that somehow manages to peer back into your soul. Like points of light rippling on the deep ocean's surface at night. Like the green eyes of a Jaguar from the jungle's darkest night.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you've ever heard the term \"VAPOROUS\" or \"VARNISH\" - this oil belongs in your collection as a reference. Use it to train your nose - and to recognize this rare quality in other oils.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDhansiris 1987 is a super Ateek Series oil. One that belongs on the shelf of every collector.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has an ancientness to its odor profile. Old antique furniture. Rustic library. Ancient spaces. Old jungle. Vaporous Resin !! Peer into its depths ... and it'll peer back. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a really excellent oil, and I hope you'll find some space for it in your collection. I've offered this at what I consider a very gracious price for the experience. This is a gem worth grabbing. Enjoy!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Nagaland Oud Oil,Traditionally Distilled Indian Oud Oil,1987 Dhansiri Pure Hindi Oud Oil,Single 200 Plus Year Old Agarwood Tree,Ateek Series","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · Sample Vial","offer_id":44154964312289,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.3g · V-Vial","offer_id":44154964345057,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44154964377825,"sku":"","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · V-Vial","offer_id":44154964410593,"sku":"","price":355.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2g · Glass Dipstick Bottle","offer_id":44154964443361,"sku":"","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":44154964476129,"sku":"","price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.5215643223_2aye.jpg?v=1698077100"},{"product_id":"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":"manipur-and-meghalaya-2020-steam-distilled-pure-wild-oud-oil","title":"Manipur and Meghalaya 2020 : Tobacco, Raisins and Tea Liquor Hindi Oud Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003eClass : Wild\u003cbr\u003eJungles : Manipur and Meghalaya Co-distillation\u003cbr\u003eDistillation : June - August 2020 - Stainless - 7 day Non-Barnyard Soak - STEAM Distillation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis oil took 3 runs, each for 3+ weeks of steam distillation for a total of 10 weeks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe used ultra premium shavings that were as black as the woods they were cleaned from to produce it, and it took ages to put enough material together to juice this in our smallest still. High resin content coupled with steam distillation means small yields but it is worth it for this absolutely dreamy aroma.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSCENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManipur oils and woods have long been sought out as some of the best from the region. Oils, when produced from this region with especially with no fermentation, can tease out citrus and fruit notes (sometimes leaning more on sweet fruits, at others more towards fruit leather), and occasional pepperiness - a unique characteristic from this region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeghalaya - Sanskrit for 'abode of clouds'. The combination of high altitude and being the wettest place on earth makes Meghalaya about the most ideal place for agarwood trees to grow. Although you might expect airy notes from such high altitude woods - Meghalaya often produces sweet hay and suede, notes of fruity plums and dried raisins - reminiscent of Burmese and occasional Laotian oils of yesteryear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat happens when you juice them together?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis oil is DEEP. Slight hints of nuttiness. Tobacco. TOBACCO. Fields of hay. Dried Hunza raisins and what smells like a dash of liquor. Wafts of Asian citrus. And my fave ... notes of RICH, DEEP tea liquor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGently heated chips with wisps of Scotch and lightly peated Heather and caramelized sugar will leave you wondering if you’re supposed to be chewing your arm off, or simply smell it. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a rich and incredibly complex oil - one that may require a few moments of contemplation to fully wrap your nose around what you're smelling. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnjoy the mind games ...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Manipuri Oud,Meghalaya Oud,Hindi Oud,Codistillation\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.3g · V-Vial","offer_id":44155004420321,"sku":"","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · V-Vial","offer_id":44155004453089,"sku":"","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/products\/il_fullxfull.2584133101_4tha.jpg?v=1698077787"},{"product_id":"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":"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":"tamenglong-manipur-1899-ateek-series-antique-artisan-oud-oil","title":"Tamenglong Ateek 1899 : Preserved Cherries, Pipe Tobacco and Milk Tea Manipuri Oud Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003eTamenglong Manipur 1899 - 19th Century Pure Hindi Oud Oil - Dehn al Oudh - Ateek Series - 10 Year Commemorative Anniversary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJungle : Tamenglong, Manipur - India\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 - 12 Day Distillation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough I started Rising Phoenix in 2011 with a launch of alcohol-based fragrances - 2014 is when the company launched in it's current format here in Etsy, just before the Christmas season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe world has changed a lot since then ... we were the only Agarwood and Oud vendor on Etsy at that time. Look at everything we've since inspired !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs such, 2024 is a 10 Year Anniversary, of sorts, and I wanted to launch a few extra special oils as we gear up for the holiday season and our unofficial 10 Year Commemoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow for a real doosy ... a pre-Independence pure Oud oil from 1899 !!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a relic distilled during the 19th Century 😱 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have several oils from the 1800's that at some point I'll get up into the shop. This is the first, and \"youngest\" of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis oil is a unique historical relic that I acquired directly from the distillation family that produced it in 1899. I was lucky in that they still had some of the distillation details, which I included above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have several of my own operations in various locations, and my Indian operation has become finely tuned at connecting with *old old* family operations, or their descendants, in the case that the operation is no longer functional. It's gotten to a point that they are now seeking US out, which is great news for all of you. Lots of cool relics to find their way into the shop for years to come. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a country like India with such a long history of harvesting and oil production, it's amazing some of these historical finds from decades, even centuries past, that I've been able to be adding to the growing collection. It almost feels like an archaeological find !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Ateek” - for those wondering, our English word for Antique has it’s roots in this word, which is the same word in both Arabic and Hebrew. It means ooooold ... a fitting moniker for this rare gem of an oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegardless of the specific geo-location, it’s not often we get an uncut family heirloom that is 125 years old and counting. From just before the turn of the 19th to 20th centuries, no less. A Victorian Oud !!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust consider for a moment how a good bottle of Scotch is valued. 16-18 years old is already getting rare. 20-25 years old, and maybe a fortunate few will get themselves a bottle. 30 years old? 50? Usually fewer than 100 bottles will be sold world wide. And to find an 80+ year old bottle - you could have a down payment on a house! A 100+ year old bottle might buy a neighborhood of them !!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely old Oils like these are rarely, if ever, available to the public - let alone in small quantities. Even when I find them, it's \"all or nothing\" - take it all, or lose the opportunity. So it's quite a rare convenience being able to even be able to sample an oil of this caliber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually these rare finds are vaulted in VIP circles where the opportunity to purchase them is by invitation only, and at that - at prices manifoldly higher than what I offer them for. I know of two such VIP vaults, specifically - and I say this with confidence as I have a few customers in that echelon that have told me quite a few stories ... and prices - with the added burden of minimum quantity thresholds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI only mention this to emphasize just how rare it is to find an oil like this made available to the public, at a price that is less than a really old bottle of whiskey - and at a price tag far below what you'd expect on a dram of a bottle that old. These are historical relics, juiced from ancient trees, at a time when all the best wood would have been tossed into the pot to make the richest, most excellent oils that simply are not possible to reproduce today in any kind of scalable capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy Ateek Series collection of oils are curated by me, and are mine, and mine alone. They are not available anywhere else, and your access to them is exclusively through Rising Phoenix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SCENT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst and foremost, I want to say that this oil smells ... ATEEK. It reeks of ancient awesomeness. Timeless old trees in primeval forests. Scents from another Time. Whispers of history long past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong before Cambodia became famous for Agarwood - or Laos or Malinau or Sri Lanka, for that matter - Manipur reigned as King. The most beloved and sought-after woods in the Gulf market came from Manipur. Imagine having the chance to smell an oil from the heydey of Manipuri production !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scent on this is just gorgeous, and if you’ve been following my work, you know that these old traditionally-produced oils would have likely been made from the best grades of wood and fermented for some time, which, much like whiskey, the bite found in young productions fades and develops in to something that only Father Time can conjure. You can smell the Age and Character in this oil in a manner unheard of in youthful juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidden within the ancient depths, you may find hints of Preserved Cherries, Pipe Tobacco, Fortified Portuguese Liquors, and whispers of Ripe Summer Berries. There's an almost milkiness to it, like a Taiwanese Milk Tea made from the tender young leaves of ancient wild Manipuri tea trees. I wouldn't call this oil citrusy, but I also detect hints of what almost smells like lemon rind, floating atop the merest hint of smoke. To say it's an adventure to wear is an understatement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese kinds of ancient scents are hard to be duplicated. Time and phenomenal raw materials are the only way to produce this kind of textural scent. If you’ve ever tried 50+ year old Scotch - you’ll have an inkling what I’m talking about. Now imagine an additional 75 years of maturing and you've got an idea of just how delectable this oil is. Time is the 5th Dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1899 Tamenglong Ateek is an oil for the archives - a centerpiece on your trophy shelf. I imagine for those of you that like to commemorate special occasions with special scents, you'll want to swipe Tamenglong Ateek. For those that do, your future will hold garlands of rich Manipuri gold, gracing your memories for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rising Phoenix Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"0.1g · Sample Vial","offer_id":45724696641761,"sku":"","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.3g · V-Vial","offer_id":45724696674529,"sku":"","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.5g · V-Vial","offer_id":45724696707297,"sku":"","price":877.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g · V-Vial","offer_id":45724696740065,"sku":"","price":1525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5g · V-Vial","offer_id":45724696772833,"sku":"","price":2275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g · Full Quarter Tola (Glass Dipstick)","offer_id":45724696805601,"sku":"","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8955\/0305\/files\/Tamenglong_1899_3.png?v=1726658667"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.risingphoenixperfumery.com\/collections\/whiskey-and-boozy-oud-oils.oembed","provider":"RisingPhoenixPerfumery.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}