Year: unknown
Notes: aged Indian agarwood
Indian oud (or agarwood) oil is probably the most challenging variety of its kind, in comparison to other varieties from different geographical regions. Because it's the most difficult variety to appreciate it's also, as a result, the least recommended for both the faint-hearted and newcomers to oud oils.
With most Indian agarwood originating from Assam (a state of India in the north-eastern region), the distilled oil would be best described as skanky, animalic, faecal and acrid. Exuding an astringent odour of barnyard decay, the closest olfactory resemblance to Indian oud would be civet. But, while civet reveals floral undertones, Indian oud becomes woodier as it evolves.
Al Shams Special Edition is a more concentrated version of Dahn Oudh Al Shams, but with the skanky aspect being more pronounced. In addtion, it smells a great deal closer to genuine Indian oud oil, with noticeably more complexity than its predecessor. And just like Dahn Oudh Al Shams, Al Shams Special Edition evolves in very much the same way.
As an intense version of Dahn Oudh Al Shams, both staying power and projection are a marginal improvement. But it has to be said that, overall, Al Shams Special Edition is richer and more rewarding to wear.
With most Indian agarwood originating from Assam (a state of India in the north-eastern region), the distilled oil would be best described as skanky, animalic, faecal and acrid. Exuding an astringent odour of barnyard decay, the closest olfactory resemblance to Indian oud would be civet. But, while civet reveals floral undertones, Indian oud becomes woodier as it evolves.
Al Shams Special Edition is a more concentrated version of Dahn Oudh Al Shams, but with the skanky aspect being more pronounced. In addtion, it smells a great deal closer to genuine Indian oud oil, with noticeably more complexity than its predecessor. And just like Dahn Oudh Al Shams, Al Shams Special Edition evolves in very much the same way.
As an intense version of Dahn Oudh Al Shams, both staying power and projection are a marginal improvement. But it has to be said that, overall, Al Shams Special Edition is richer and more rewarding to wear.
