Thai oud
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Simply WOW!
To get straight to the point. Yes, for me, this is so far the best Thai Oud I have ever smelled and yes, also the best Oud in general. But now let's talk about this truly wonderful Oud.
My nose can clearly identify it as coming from Thailand. More specifically, it is Wild Oud from the Satun region, which is located far in the south of Thailand and almost borders Malaysia.
The oil starts off sweet, slightly vanilla-like, with a somewhat sticky-resinous quality. The sweetness is soon replaced by light fruity notes, and more resinous notes begin to spread. The Oud becomes lighter, and a slightly mineral aspect emerges. As if the tree had inhaled a lot of ocean air, which now comes to the surface. Beautiful and so very, very rarely smelled.
As this lessens, one can notice minimal smoky notes that have probably been present from the beginning but are so wonderfully woven in that they give the fragrance more depth, which I noticed around the third wearing. The fruity note remains, and the resinous Oud stays as well. It melts on the skin throughout the entire duration and remains very light due to the mineral-oceanic notes. Hard to understand, but somehow it describes the oil perfectly.
If you are into barnyard, dark, smoky, or even leathery Oud, this is not the right place for you. However, there is an Oud oil that is very popular here, priced similarly, and also comes from Thailand.
"Oud Yusuf (Perfume Oil) | Ensar Oud / Oriscent".
Well, what can I say? I first owned the Ensar and loved it. It is a great Oud oil (was). Now, when I compare it to the "Satun 2019 | The Rising Phoenix Perfumery," it feels like a shadow that has already faded. There are worlds between these oils for me, and I must say that since then, I see the Yusuf completely differently and find it way too expensive for what it offers. Fewer facets, less depth, less complexity, and simply much less character. If you love the Yusuf, then get this Oud. Satun is, for me, the Champions League among Thai Oud oils.
Overall, the test from Rising Phoenix has shown me a new world. It has shown that the big houses are not necessarily the best, and there are smaller ones that have impressive quality for a better price than the big ones. I must honestly admit that I am surprised at how little attention this house receives and I am extremely happy that I decided to test a few oils!
My nose can clearly identify it as coming from Thailand. More specifically, it is Wild Oud from the Satun region, which is located far in the south of Thailand and almost borders Malaysia.
The oil starts off sweet, slightly vanilla-like, with a somewhat sticky-resinous quality. The sweetness is soon replaced by light fruity notes, and more resinous notes begin to spread. The Oud becomes lighter, and a slightly mineral aspect emerges. As if the tree had inhaled a lot of ocean air, which now comes to the surface. Beautiful and so very, very rarely smelled.
As this lessens, one can notice minimal smoky notes that have probably been present from the beginning but are so wonderfully woven in that they give the fragrance more depth, which I noticed around the third wearing. The fruity note remains, and the resinous Oud stays as well. It melts on the skin throughout the entire duration and remains very light due to the mineral-oceanic notes. Hard to understand, but somehow it describes the oil perfectly.
If you are into barnyard, dark, smoky, or even leathery Oud, this is not the right place for you. However, there is an Oud oil that is very popular here, priced similarly, and also comes from Thailand.
"Oud Yusuf (Perfume Oil) | Ensar Oud / Oriscent".
Well, what can I say? I first owned the Ensar and loved it. It is a great Oud oil (was). Now, when I compare it to the "Satun 2019 | The Rising Phoenix Perfumery," it feels like a shadow that has already faded. There are worlds between these oils for me, and I must say that since then, I see the Yusuf completely differently and find it way too expensive for what it offers. Fewer facets, less depth, less complexity, and simply much less character. If you love the Yusuf, then get this Oud. Satun is, for me, the Champions League among Thai Oud oils.
Overall, the test from Rising Phoenix has shown me a new world. It has shown that the big houses are not necessarily the best, and there are smaller ones that have impressive quality for a better price than the big ones. I must honestly admit that I am surprised at how little attention this house receives and I am extremely happy that I decided to test a few oils!
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