Papua oud05/21/2024
DrB1414
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Great Value, Aged Papuan oil
Oud Royale 2004 by Ensar Oud.
I'm not a fan of oils hailing from Papua jungles. They rank among my least favorite oud oils. And then, of course, there is Oud Royale 82, which is in a league of its own. This oil, however, is quite good and a great value for what it is. It boasts an amazing profile, is dense and deep while retaining a beautiful crisp quality up top, and has many years of aging under its belt. Deep, dark, sweet molasses-like oleoresin, a cooling jungle air in the top that almost feels like crushing mint leaves between your palms, a serene petrichor smell, and a soft jungle greenness paired with incense smoke. I like the contrast between that cool, minty air and the earthy, resinous base. Luckily, it is not too smoky for my tastes either. A great oil overall, not one of my favorites, but for those who love these Papuan oils, it's a good one.
IG:@memory.of.scents
I'm not a fan of oils hailing from Papua jungles. They rank among my least favorite oud oils. And then, of course, there is Oud Royale 82, which is in a league of its own. This oil, however, is quite good and a great value for what it is. It boasts an amazing profile, is dense and deep while retaining a beautiful crisp quality up top, and has many years of aging under its belt. Deep, dark, sweet molasses-like oleoresin, a cooling jungle air in the top that almost feels like crushing mint leaves between your palms, a serene petrichor smell, and a soft jungle greenness paired with incense smoke. I like the contrast between that cool, minty air and the earthy, resinous base. Luckily, it is not too smoky for my tastes either. A great oil overall, not one of my favorites, but for those who love these Papuan oils, it's a good one.
IG:@memory.of.scents
