01/08/2024
DrB1414
155 Reviews
DrB1414
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An Oil of Great Depth
With great Malinau distillations seemingly gone overnight and collectors hoarding these oils like it's their Gyrinops Walla stash, I am starting to feel increasingly guilty for each swipe of this. However, it is such an addicting smell that my guilt quickly fades away. Malinau Qi by Jinkoh Store.
This is not an overly complex oil, yet its addictiveness, depth, and pristine clear profile make it the best Malinau oil I've tried. I would have it next to Ensar's White Kinam, which is quite possibly the absolute best Malinau one can purchase right now, as it is the only one still available, and if you check the price, you'll understand why. Putting that aside, White Kinam is amazing, and I believe it comes down to personal preference when comparing these two. I prefer Malinau Qi for its creaminess and its depth. It has the Borneo stamp all over its profile, yet none of the earthy, jungle-like facets some might show, nor the blueberry nuances I've found in a few. It displays a deeply resinous smell, rich, and thick, with strong vanilla and peanut-like flavors. It feels like unsweetened, all-natural vanilla ice cream topped with peanuts. What is so great about it, however, the sweetness is minimal. Barely any. No honey-like facets, nor sugared oleoresin smell. Besides the peanut and vanilla resinous core, there is a thick, slightly green, tuberose note that floats above. And that's the overall profile. Sometimes, a faint glazed sugar chord pops in and out, just occasionally, not enough to disturb the balance. The scent feels heavy and rich and almost chokes you if inhaled deep. Like trying to gulp down a tablespoon of natural peanut butter. I've been there. The tuberose chord fits right in and helps deviate from the savory feel of the oil. This is not gourmand in any way. If anything, there is a light savoriness to it, thanks to the strong vanilla-peanut chord. It doesn't evolve much and the color spectrum is light brown, yellow, white, and green. A deeply satisfying oil with a high addictiveness factor.
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This is not an overly complex oil, yet its addictiveness, depth, and pristine clear profile make it the best Malinau oil I've tried. I would have it next to Ensar's White Kinam, which is quite possibly the absolute best Malinau one can purchase right now, as it is the only one still available, and if you check the price, you'll understand why. Putting that aside, White Kinam is amazing, and I believe it comes down to personal preference when comparing these two. I prefer Malinau Qi for its creaminess and its depth. It has the Borneo stamp all over its profile, yet none of the earthy, jungle-like facets some might show, nor the blueberry nuances I've found in a few. It displays a deeply resinous smell, rich, and thick, with strong vanilla and peanut-like flavors. It feels like unsweetened, all-natural vanilla ice cream topped with peanuts. What is so great about it, however, the sweetness is minimal. Barely any. No honey-like facets, nor sugared oleoresin smell. Besides the peanut and vanilla resinous core, there is a thick, slightly green, tuberose note that floats above. And that's the overall profile. Sometimes, a faint glazed sugar chord pops in and out, just occasionally, not enough to disturb the balance. The scent feels heavy and rich and almost chokes you if inhaled deep. Like trying to gulp down a tablespoon of natural peanut butter. I've been there. The tuberose chord fits right in and helps deviate from the savory feel of the oil. This is not gourmand in any way. If anything, there is a light savoriness to it, thanks to the strong vanilla-peanut chord. It doesn't evolve much and the color spectrum is light brown, yellow, white, and green. A deeply satisfying oil with a high addictiveness factor.
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