Oud Mamluk

Oud Mamluk is a marriage between two of my favorite Oud producing reigons, Cambodia (Pursat) and Malaysia (Terrenganu). This is a co-distillation, where incense grade wild raw materials were ground up, mixed together and cooked for 3 weeks in a copper pot, zero soak, slow and steady on low heat.

Single reigon oils hold a special place but the idea here is to marry the best of 2 reigons together and to smell the outcome, which is beautiful. This co-distillation was kind of a one off experiment to see how 2 different species of wood (crassna and rostrata) would behave when infused together. The ratio of wood was kept 50/50 and the smell captured showcases the lush golden sweetness of Cambodia with the purple musky woodsy florals of Malaysia.

The colour of the oil is a pale golden/green, very unique and a joy to gaze into. Off the dipstick you get the smell of resinous cotton candy laced with lush greenery, a very delicious note indeed. Upon application you are struck with a golden honeyed candied note sitting on a bed of mineral ice, theres an interesting note of fresh lemon cheesecake, wisps of juicy muskiness, florals, purple and blue with an exotic vibe of fruits: pineapple, banana and papaya.

The mid stages of this oil turn darker with a bitterness akin to grapefruit, fizzy cola, tamarind, dark orange chocolate and spices: pepper and cinamon. The oil shifts from a golden aroma to purple and then brown. The drydown is boozy, dark, super resinous, earthy with the aroma of a chip sizziling away on low heat.

This is a super complex oil and very unique, it provides a full on experience and shows both reigons shine and showcase themselves in one oil, simply mesmerizing, unique and educational.

Many people who tried this oil blind and guessed the reigons or came close is a testament to how each reigon emits its own aroma independently. This oil is only aged a few months and already behaves like a much older more rounded oil.

One for Oud lovers who want a real rollercoaster of a Oudy ride!