Chinese oud
DrB1414
259 Reviews
DrB1414
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Unique Profile for a Chinese Oil
Dokusan is such a special and unique oud oil for many reasons. Unique, for a Sinensis oil to display such purple-hued facets. It is the first and only one I found to bear these. Special, also for that but for being a Yunnan oud oil additionally, something not easy to come by. I only tried a few, and Dokusan struck me as the most impressive. It is complex in its evolution, offers an array of textures and colors, is thoroughly enjoyable, and is priced well for what it is and delivers. I think people who love Chinese oils should sample this one.
The opening hits you with that golden honeyed sweetness of the Sinensis Aquilaria that feels crystalized more than dripping honey-like. The Chinese bitterness is there to offset the sweetness, or should I say, to balance it. I find this trait in most Chinese Sinensis oils. This tannic, green-hued aroma. Henceforth, is where Dokusan shapes differently. What emerges is this purple-garbed fruity quality with hints of zesty green. It feels juicy. The thing that vividly comes to mind, so strong that I can almost taste it, are the early plums we have here this time of the year. I love their texture and flavor. Unlike the Autumnal plums that are sweeter, more sugary, and honeyed, these early plums are harder in texture, juicier, and zesty, with a citrus-like flavor that balances the sweetness. That's exactly how Dokusan smells to me. You have that golden honey-like facet, the Chinese bitter, and then this purple fruit juiciness with hints of citrus green. It is delightful. This is the heart, the trademark of this oil. In the dry down, there is a faint, suede-like muskiness and soft incense chord that creeps in while the purple fruitiness continues only not as strongly as before. The colors of this oil are golden, purple, green, and gray. It is a unique and remarkable piece of collection.
IG:@memory.of.scents
The opening hits you with that golden honeyed sweetness of the Sinensis Aquilaria that feels crystalized more than dripping honey-like. The Chinese bitterness is there to offset the sweetness, or should I say, to balance it. I find this trait in most Chinese Sinensis oils. This tannic, green-hued aroma. Henceforth, is where Dokusan shapes differently. What emerges is this purple-garbed fruity quality with hints of zesty green. It feels juicy. The thing that vividly comes to mind, so strong that I can almost taste it, are the early plums we have here this time of the year. I love their texture and flavor. Unlike the Autumnal plums that are sweeter, more sugary, and honeyed, these early plums are harder in texture, juicier, and zesty, with a citrus-like flavor that balances the sweetness. That's exactly how Dokusan smells to me. You have that golden honey-like facet, the Chinese bitter, and then this purple fruit juiciness with hints of citrus green. It is delightful. This is the heart, the trademark of this oil. In the dry down, there is a faint, suede-like muskiness and soft incense chord that creeps in while the purple fruitiness continues only not as strongly as before. The colors of this oil are golden, purple, green, and gray. It is a unique and remarkable piece of collection.
IG:@memory.of.scents
