We call this oil Filipino Kinamic, a very clean distillation of extremely high grade Filipino woods including some sinking pieces. Year of Distillation: 2022 Aquilaria Malaccensis Scent Profile/ Appearance: This is a relatively lighter colored oil with , the opening notes are fruity banana, and woody. A very powerful kinamic note (caused by a high percentage of a group of chemicals called chromones in Filipino oils and woods) lingers in the background, becoming more intense as time passes. Kinam-grade Filipino agarwood is among the rarest and most valuable forms of agarwood, known for its extraordinarily complex and captivating scent profile. The aroma is both deep and evolving, reflecting a sense of elegance and spiritual depth. Its scent profile typically includes: 1. **Intense Woody Core**: A rich, dense woody base with a creamy texture that is more refined than typical agarwood oils. 2. **Sweet and Ethereal**: A rare, almost mystical sweetness that is delicate, not overpowering, blending seamlessly with the woody tones. 3. **Cool and Minty**: A unique feature of kinam agarwood is the cool, mint-like undertone that adds a fresh and airy quality to the scent. 4. **Spicy and Resinous**: Warm, spicy notes like cinnamon or cloves interweave with resinous balsamic touches, creating a dynamic warmth. 5. **Subtle Smokiness**: A faint, elegant smokiness that lingers softly without being sharp or overwhelming. 6. **Floral and Herbal Nuances**: Light, fleeting hints of dried florals or soft herbs can emerge, adding to the multi-layered complexity. Scent Progression 3-1-5-2-4-6 3. Cool and Minty ██████████ (Very High)1. Intense Woody Core ███████ (High)5. Subtle Smokiness ██████████ (Very High)2. Sweet and Ethereal ███ (Low)4. Spicy and Resinous █ (Very Low)6. Floral and Herbal Nuances ███ (Low) The scent is both grounding and uplifting, often described as meditative or spiritual, with a highly refined balance of sweetness, spice, and wood. Its evolving nature makes each experience of kinam agarwood feel like a new discovery. The Wood: The best thing about Filipino agarwood (as well as in SriLanka) is that there are NO plantation woods in circulation from the Philippines or SriLanka yet, which means that every wood out there is wild. The difference comes down to three things; wood region, distillation, and ability to source. The Cook: Extremely professional distillation with minimal soak and very low temperature, results speaking for themselves. The Cost: Filipino ouds are expensive, and the reason is shortage of supply and limited resources. So again, this is a bargain here, we are lucky we could supply it at this price for the time being. Who is this oil recommended for? Agarwood users who wish to try a completely different smelling oil than any generic Cambodian, Thai, or Indian oud oil. Filipino oils are very different and they are a must if you are serious about having a complete collection of oud.
