Meghalaya 1977 Ensar Oud / Oriscent
5
"What Agarwood Used to Be"
Meghalaya 1977 is an oud oil of epic proportions. I am a lover of good Indian oils and was first told about this one by a friend. He spoke so reverently of it, yet I was a bit skeptical at first, I must say. Perhaps because I felt there was little to surprise me as far as the Indian oud territory goes, but also because from the SQ oils that I have tried, there have been only a couple that I thoroughly enjoyed, one of them being the notorious Oud Royale 82'. The Meghalaya, however, blew my socks off, and dare I say, I think it is better than Oud Royale. I find it difficult to describe this oil through words as, to me, it is far more compelling than words can do justice. And I find it difficult to avoid talking in hyperboles about it. It is not only the best SQ oil I have tried and the best Hindi oil, but one of the best, for my tastes. I own and have tried many oils till now, and always sought to taste the very best. If I were to compile a top 10 oud oils in my collection I could not omit this one.
Instead of giving a standard scent description, I would much rather paint you a picture of how I perceive this oil. An old library decorated with antique furniture and old books, wrapped in worn leather sleeves, covered by dust, finely aged plum liqueur poured in crystal glasses. Resin and incense sticks are burnt to infuse the atmosphere with a profound and penetrating smoke. The library chamber is dark, barely lit by a few candles. This is Meghalaya 1977 to me. It is an oil that stretches beyond a scent profile and transports you to a different time and place. It is a true perfume and stirs deep emotions. There is no barn or any unpleasant nuances that could interfere with the pristine profile of this oil. The sweetness is minimal, rendered through that oozing purple resinous quality that constantly makes me think of aged plum liquor and a slight toffee-like caramelized facet that many Meghalayan oils harbor. Overall, however, this oil is stern, dark, and ancient-smelling. The trademark of it is the incense smoke that opens the way and never dies out, only dims out a little before making a strong comeback in the dry down enveloping the scent with its mysterious allure. Oozing resin and wood gives off this perpetual and penetrating smoke that numbs your senses. The opening part of this oil is a blast of vaporous smoke that calls to mind the "Oriscent signature". Like entering the library and opening the doors the smoke inside seeks to escape and overwhelms your senses. As it clears out a little, you get a clear picture of the decor inside. You close the door, immerse yourself into the dark atmosphere of the chamber, and get acquainted with the aromas. Then, the smoke creeps back again now that the tall black doors have closed your exit route and your senses become slowly imbued with this dark vaporous elixir throwing you into limbo. This oil is addictive in its dark and mysterious allure.
It is an oil that will find appreciation among those who can recognize high-quality oud oils. No need to be a fan of Hindi cuisine to appreciate and enjoy it. Like Oud Royale. You'd be hard-pressed to say it is a Merauke oil. The same applies here. You'd have to think long and hard before calling out "Indian". It's an aroma I can't trace back to any specific terroir, apart from the few cues the oil gives once you know its origin. This oil should be placed in an Agarwood museum in the "History of Indian Agarwood" section, or in a book titled "This is What Agarwood Used to Be".
IG:@memory.of.scents
Instead of giving a standard scent description, I would much rather paint you a picture of how I perceive this oil. An old library decorated with antique furniture and old books, wrapped in worn leather sleeves, covered by dust, finely aged plum liqueur poured in crystal glasses. Resin and incense sticks are burnt to infuse the atmosphere with a profound and penetrating smoke. The library chamber is dark, barely lit by a few candles. This is Meghalaya 1977 to me. It is an oil that stretches beyond a scent profile and transports you to a different time and place. It is a true perfume and stirs deep emotions. There is no barn or any unpleasant nuances that could interfere with the pristine profile of this oil. The sweetness is minimal, rendered through that oozing purple resinous quality that constantly makes me think of aged plum liquor and a slight toffee-like caramelized facet that many Meghalayan oils harbor. Overall, however, this oil is stern, dark, and ancient-smelling. The trademark of it is the incense smoke that opens the way and never dies out, only dims out a little before making a strong comeback in the dry down enveloping the scent with its mysterious allure. Oozing resin and wood gives off this perpetual and penetrating smoke that numbs your senses. The opening part of this oil is a blast of vaporous smoke that calls to mind the "Oriscent signature". Like entering the library and opening the doors the smoke inside seeks to escape and overwhelms your senses. As it clears out a little, you get a clear picture of the decor inside. You close the door, immerse yourself into the dark atmosphere of the chamber, and get acquainted with the aromas. Then, the smoke creeps back again now that the tall black doors have closed your exit route and your senses become slowly imbued with this dark vaporous elixir throwing you into limbo. This oil is addictive in its dark and mysterious allure.
It is an oil that will find appreciation among those who can recognize high-quality oud oils. No need to be a fan of Hindi cuisine to appreciate and enjoy it. Like Oud Royale. You'd be hard-pressed to say it is a Merauke oil. The same applies here. You'd have to think long and hard before calling out "Indian". It's an aroma I can't trace back to any specific terroir, apart from the few cues the oil gives once you know its origin. This oil should be placed in an Agarwood museum in the "History of Indian Agarwood" section, or in a book titled "This is What Agarwood Used to Be".
IG:@memory.of.scents