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  1. Simla House

    Oud Oil Reviews - MAIN THREAD

    I'm amazed that this oil is still even available. Was one of the first full bottles I purchased along with Green Papua. It's a must have.
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    SOTD

    Oud Ertugrul First drop: A soaring, high-summer berry Borneo vapour. Summer has been flown in to Mordor-by-the-sea to dissolve the cloud cover. I’ll be curious to visit this one with some sunshine on my skin, but in the stalemate of winter, this will do just fine. Second observation: Static...
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    Best Oud Wood you have ever burn

    I concur. This was an eye opener for me. Only the experiences of heating the different colours of kyara and chewing kinam have surpassed it. Not to mention just holding this dense piece of Agarwood was an experience in itself. A bit of experimentation temperature wise eventually gave way to the...
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    SOTD

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    SOTD

    Today's swipe turned out to be a duo for comparison. Being a big fan of Chugoku Senkoh, I thought I'd dig it out and give it a whirl with the new Chugoku Jinko. The sample of Chugoku Senkoh i’m testing today is from a freshly opened 1gr v-vial that was split from another 3g v vial and put into...
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    SOTD

    Today I was introduced to a family from Qatar, and being the oud fiend that I am, I asked them about the annual Qatari oud consumption rate and the market there. Luckily they were quite familiar with Oud and enjoyed it often at home. We discussed the varieties of wood they enjoyed and also oils...
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    SOTD

    This sounds like either a case of space madness or altitude sickness.
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    SOTD

    Just as Rasoul was talking about the rainbow of colour found in Taha's Nashila, this happened:
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    SOTD

    Monster study session this afternoon, courtesy of Rasoul and two pots of saffron tea. Probably two dozen incenses explored, some wood on the burner (Ceram 97 was the highlight for me today), and then swipes of Archinam, Chugoku Senkoh (unanimously, loved by all in attendance) Papuamantan, Kanzen...
  10. Simla House

    Your Oud Oil Recommendations!

    Hmmmmmmm. This list could be long. I won't mention unreleased, but potentially available oils (there are many). I'm sure a pile of Canadians will chime-in very shortly :) Off the top of my head: 1. 750.00usd and under. Tigerwood Royale, Oud Royale Sri Lanka, Papuamantan (Amazing for the value...
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    SOTD

    Normally, quiet Sundays are spent with a deep study oil, but the morning went to Oud Mostafa 5, a buttery soft and smooth aroma to bask in the sun with. This is taking me back to the warm, sweet hillside grass of Northern California. When you leave your car on the side of the road in the country...
  12. Simla House

    Morning Oud with Sheikh Ehab

    Interesting to watch this video and hear about the infusion of a blue lotus note to agarwood. Rasoul and I were speaking this morning and I mentioned that addicting blue note that is evident in the Yunnan 91 wood. I kindly request the formulation of a “Blue Kinam”. :D
  13. Simla House

    New Noob!

    Great beginning, Martin! Many people just start off with one or two samples, but you’re on the fast track to discovering what you like, and refining your tastes. Report back often, and let us know what you learn.
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    New Noob!

    Hey Martin, Welcome aboard! There are some great people here to converse with and gain experience from. Looking forward to hearing your side of the story soon.
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    SOTD

    Happy Jummah / Friday everyone! Encens Royale 85 today. The most highly resinous release of 2018 at that price point. Unbeatable. A dark purple resin cake with camphoric sparklers ablaze to start the weekend on a happy note.
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    SOTD

    Love them both! Great acquisitions.
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    Morning Oud with Sheikh Ehab

    No doubt, for any serious Oud enthusiast or student Nha Trang LTD must be experienced. I can see this being in the permanent top 3 oils for the remainder of my days. In-fact, of the many many ouds I've experienced thus far, I'd be challenged to name another oud that could usurp this one...
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    What's on your burner today?

    That Yunnan 91 was a very special treat. One of my favourites along with Port Moresby Privee. Is there a Chinese oil in existence that captures that "blue lotus" note that dazzled us both?
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    SOTD

    How is it panning out? Which Borneos have you been going with?
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    SOTD

    Happy Jummah / Friday! During today’s pho lunch; heavy on the pickled garlic….I suddenly found myself craving Oud Mostafa 7 out of the blue. I don’t own OM7, nor can I remember much about it, but suddenly I found myself craving it. At the conclusion of lunch, @Rasoul S happened to drive by...