{"title":"Archive","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"violette-iriani","title":"Violette Iriani","description":"\u003cdiv data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"434\"\u003eI feel blessed to have found this SQ Iriani. It felt only natural that such a rare oil would mark the first installment of \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/approach\/purple-violette-banafsaj-lilacy-etc\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePurple\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"633\"\u003eVintage SQ Iriani is deep green, earthy, and perhaps dusty woody — a character unlike almost anything else. Oils of this quality are increasingly difficult to find today and rarely leave private collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003eThe journey of the oil itself is as fascinating as the scent. Originally acquired through a Palace contact, it remained in private hands for years despite numerous serious offers. Convincing it to change hands required patience, persistence, and the right vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eWhen I eventually met the last owner, I shared a swipe of Purple with him and asked him to try it alongside his SQ Iriani. Experiencing the combination convinced him that it was a beautiful destination for the oil — to live in the company of notes like iris, ambergris, and violet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003eWelcoming Iriani into Purple was not simply a matter of adding it to the composition — as I often joke, perfumery is not merely a laying of things. It takes a quite a few more things to pull off a blend. For me, in particular, the main point of harmony between Iriani and Purple lies in the rooty aspect of Purple, which resonates beautifully with the deep green, earthy notes of Iriani.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003eTo pull the profile even closer to the SQ caliber, I added SQ Silani Oud goodness equivalent to one-third of the SQ Iriani already existing in the blend. The profile already worked well. The blend is beautifully sealed by a whisper of cedrat for a slightly bright opening that adds sheen as opposed to glitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003eI am currently sourcing other ouds to explore Purple in new directions, as well as other materials to complement the series. For now, there is also a second Purple blend centered around \u003ca href=\"\/products\/purple-luban\/\"\u003eLuban\u003c\/a\u003e, which I invite you to discover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"Original \/ 15ml","offer_id":46917932843161,"sku":"PK15","price":285.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Original \/ 30ml","offer_id":46917932875929,"sku":"PK30","price":540.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Original \/ 50ml","offer_id":46917932908697,"sku":"PK50","price":855.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/iriani50.png?v=1775567034"},{"product_id":"soul-of-my-soul","title":"Soul Of My Soul","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"205\"\u003eIn the SQ oud world, you’ll encounter a handful of Oud Rose pairings—but rarely one like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"691\"\u003eWhat we have here uses the familiar Taifi rose, a favored choice for oils prepared for the Sultanate’s Diwan. The oud, however, is something else entirely: dark, resinous, deep green. The collector I sourced this from and I both suspected Papua. In fact, we believe it is that famous Papua\/Merauke oud from the ’80s that made waves in the oud community, based on our personal experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003eThe first debut of this find was \u003ca href=\"\/products\/two-souls\/\"\u003eTwo Souls\u003c\/a\u003e. Its second, a subtle appearance in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/qinan-rose\/\"\u003eQinan Rose\u003c\/a\u003e. This is the third and last release of the oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003eWorking with oud-heavy compositions is never straightforward. Raise the dose, and projection collapses; lower it, and the impact thins out. I leaned on a handful of materials to carry the profile at full weight—without interfering or getting in the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003eHere is the composition I ultimately settled on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003eTwo Souls (vintage Papua and Taifi rose), Wild Papua oud (2019), \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mysore-legacy\/\"\u003evintage Mysore\u003c\/a\u003e, Tibetan musk, Azerbaijani rose, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/arakan-silk\/\"\u003eSilani and Myanmar\u003c\/a\u003e co-distilled oud, and wild Khaoyai oud produced from logs over forty years old and aged for more than five years post-distillation. I finished the blend with tonka bean, lending a lavish flourish—one only justified by an assembly of materials like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2420\"\u003eA good six months later, I managed to source another Oud Rose from the Sultanate’s Diwan—this one firmly rooted in a vintage Burmese oud profile. After a few iterations, it finally felt complete. I believe I succeeded in translating the original Two Souls attar into a spray format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2537\"\u003eThen came the naming. I struggled to find a name that could honor the cornerstone of this blend—Two Souls itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2891\"\u003eEventually, I was reminded of the phrase Rūh ur-Rūh \/ روح الروح (“soul of my soul”). The words became globally etched in memory in 2023, after Khaled Nabhan was filmed holding his granddaughter, Reem, following her death in an Israeli airstrike on refugee camps in Gaza. The phrase stayed with me—until I realized the name had been with me all along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"2952\"\u003eOne that speaks to a bond that endures—unchanged by time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"2952\"\u003eA note about sourcing SQ Oils:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"2952\"\u003eI put my absolute and utmost effort into ensuring that the chain through which SQ oils make it to your bottles is trusted. That is, sourced by members known in the oud space locally and internationally—trusted and connected to the circles where such rare materials exist. So far, there are only a few degrees of separation, just a few beads along the chain, between the oud in this bottle (you) and the original owners. I genuinely think it is easier to move mountains than to build credibility in this space. And it takes little to no effort to lose that credibility, possibly forever.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"Original \/ 15ml","offer_id":46917932941465,"sku":"SOS15","price":349.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Original \/ 30ml","offer_id":46917932974233,"sku":"SOS30","price":663.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Original \/ 50ml","offer_id":46917933007001,"sku":"SOS50","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/SOUL15-A.png?v=1775999305"},{"product_id":"kasturi-cola","title":"Kasturi Cola","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eI have written this description several times. I don’t know where to lead you into the composition, where to start, or where to end. Let's see...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThose familiar with my work know that I allow my blends to age and evolve over extended periods until they are truly ready—sometimes to a fault, where the initial blend no longer resembles its original intent. I felt this composition reached a state of equilibrium, announcing its completeness, once four distinct profiles aligned clearly: Tobacco, Cola, Oud, and Traditional Kasturi. Yes, I used Kasturi. It was intended as a supporting note, but then it quickly took the lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe fragrance opens with a cola note: vanillic, citrusy, lightly spicy, and fizzy. Unlike the lighter Civet Cola accord, this cola is made darker by Vietnamese Oud and the caramelized, earthy profile I achieved using multiple tobacco types and extraction methods—drawing from both \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"281\"\u003eNicotiana tabacum\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"303\"\u003eNicotiana rustica\u003c\/i\u003e, and Cavendish pipe tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eWhat I think gives this the volume you'll experience is the Oud and Musk. Oh, that musk... I acquired it from a master perfumer who prepares his materials using traditional, closely guarded techniques. He rarely—if ever—shares his work, and I am both humbled and deeply grateful for his trust. I learned that providing a full, rounded profile of certain genres demands using different varieties, so I amplified the musk profile with Siberian and Mongolian musk to up the animalic aspect. But fear not, it is pleasant. Not feral, not primal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThere is one ingredient I would have preferred not to reveal, but I need to—at least partially—to explain the price point of this blend: Wild Sylheti Oud. You may not notice it unless you truly have the nose for it, but its impact on the profile has been phenomenal, as has its impact on the cost. The difference it made before and after its addition was the difference between a scruffy blend and a smooth one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eJust like how Qinan Rose gave you glimpse of what \u003ca href=\"\/products\/soul-of-my-soul\"\u003eTwo Souls is, or what the perfume will be like\u003c\/a\u003e. I reserved a portion of this base for another animalic tobacco blend that will appear in the future when ready. Also, that Kasturi, is coming your way in a musk centered blend, that dials up the mocha and chocolate aspects of the musk, while maintaining the animalic genre. Stay tuned!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Concentrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis blend manifested differently at different intensities—the only true reason to offer a fragrance in multiple forms. I have curated two versions that are complementary, yet entirely individual in their own right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Dense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this fragrance were an incense, this is the slow-burn. It is the scent of precious resins resting on a dying ember, where the heat is low but the soul of the material is most visceral. Here, the Wild Sylheti Oud and Kasturi don’t just drift; they settle. The tobacco is thick and syrupy, and the animalic musks wrap around you with a dark, intimate gravity. It is a deep, meditative hum that stays close to the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Bright\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the initial bloom—the moment the flame first touches the wood and releases its most volatile, aromatic spirit. In this version, the architecture of the blend is allowed to breathe, lifting the effervescent “fizz” of the Cola and the citrusy spice of the tobacco into the air. While the animalic core remains steadfast, this concentration emphasizes projection and light, creating an electrifying trail that radiates outward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"Dense \/ 15ml","offer_id":46917933924505,"sku":"KCL15-DNS","price":120.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dense \/ 30ml","offer_id":46917933957273,"sku":"KCL30-DNS","price":230.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dense \/ 50ml","offer_id":46917933990041,"sku":"KCL50-DNS","price":365.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bright \/ 15ml","offer_id":46917934022809,"sku":"KLC15BR","price":90.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bright \/ 30ml","offer_id":46917934055577,"sku":"KLC30BR","price":170.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bright \/ 50ml","offer_id":46917934088345,"sku":"KLC50BR","price":270.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/KBRIGHT50-1.jpg?v=1775567034"},{"product_id":"silk-rose","title":"Silk Rose","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThis blend began with sampling a handful of beautiful rose oils—then, quite predictably, falling for all of them. I eventually settled on a composition built from Nangarhar, Tunisian, SQ Bulgarian, and SQ Hindi roses. It’s one of those cases where the whole becomes more than the sum of its parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eAt the heart of the composition is the Nangarhar rose. You need to smell it to notice its quiet resemblance to Taifi—refined, luminous, and balanced. What makes it even more remarkable is how rarely it’s available; Nangarhar rose is typically pre-booked by major perfume houses. By Allah’s grace, this small batch found its way to me. It’s one of those moments where every practical explanation falls away, and you’re left recognizing that everything was, is, and will only be by Allah’s grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eI did consider keeping it as a rose soliflore. A rose-focused blend demands care—at least to me. The moment you introduce other notes, you risk losing what you’re holding. So, of course… I went for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003carticle data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-54\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:0f0cf034-2bbc-452d-8a04-8e3bf6509df1-123\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-message-id=\"248bbb64-7afd-45d5-9f49-08c7e35b4588\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"593\" data-start=\"128\"\u003eWhile revisiting my library of materials, and checking with my growing network of supplier, I came across batch of Borneo oud. It had a subtle corn-silk nuance, an airy greenness, a gentle sweetness, and a faintly fruity lift. It felt less like an addition and more like a dialogue, as though the oud itself was asking for that particular rose profile as company—or perhaps the other way around. The Borneo oud I used, in turn, inspired the introduction of a silky, smooth artisanal wild Silani-Burmese co-distilled oud, previously offered as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/elkhaldistudio.com\/products\/arakan-silk\/\"\u003eArakan Silk\u003c\/a\u003e. I wanted to give texture to this rose blend—I guess that is what I do to roses, as with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/elkhaldistudio.com\/products\/qinan-rose\/\"\u003eQinan Rose\u003c\/a\u003e. I added a touch of orange blossom to lend a quiet, luminous sheen to the composition, but it really came together after adding a whisper, maybe a gentle voice, of Omani Frankincense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eTo me, Silk Rose is the scent of lush, full bodied roses. If you want to make this rose especially yours, here are a few options:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e2010 Merauke:\u003c\/b\u003e A classic earthy green, made dark and resonant by time. This has a similar green slightly sweet balsamic profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e2005 Burmese:\u003c\/b\u003e Adds a dark, leathery chord for those seeking a deeper, more animalic character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003eSQ Bulgarian Rose:\u003c\/b\u003e Vintage royal, rosey rose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003eSQ Malay Cola:\u003c\/b\u003e A sparkling, fizzy Malaysian oud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"Original \/ 15ml","offer_id":46917934121113,"sku":"SRO15","price":160.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Original \/ 30ml","offer_id":46917934153881,"sku":"SRO30","price":304.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Original \/ 50ml","offer_id":46917934186649,"sku":"SRO50","price":481.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/ROSE15.png?v=1776492616"},{"product_id":"narjis-noor","title":"Narjis Noor","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"375\"\u003eEver since I was first introduced to Narcissus—Narjis—I’ve been captivated by its shifting aroma. Depending on type and extraction, it can be powdery, creamy, green, medicinal, sweet, or floral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"710\"\u003eMy journey with Narjis began with two vintage oils: one from the Sultanate of Oman, traced back through a trusted chain to a Palace staff member; the other from a 3rd-generation Indian distiller’s reserve. One leaned oudy, the other softly musky. Both were treasures that felt like dream material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eMy first Narjis creation, \u003cem data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"755\"\u003eNectar Poeticus\u003c\/em\u003e, allowed Narjis to hover gracefully in a supporting role beside Osmanthus and animalic notes. Later, a 30-year-old Narjis—again with Palace lineage—found its way to me. Heavenly musky, it demanded center stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003eTo approach it with fresh eyes, I invited my olfactory companion Tauhid into the process. Together, we experimented, refined, and finally gave life to this blend: an unapologetic dose of vintage Narjis (from the\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003eSecret Garden\u003c\/em\u003e Set), paired with Kashmiri musk, spices, and citrus. Osmanthus and Jasmine macerating in Cambodian, Vietnamese, and Burmese ouds form the base, aged for months. A touch of Sultani Shamama sealed the composition with vintage character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eThe result? A musky, powdery, floral perfume where vintage Narjis shines as the star. The yield was nearly 250 ml, enough for about fifteen 15 ml bottles—with a little set aside for gifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eOn its own, \u003cem data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003eNarjis Noor\u003c\/em\u003e captures the essence of vintage Narjis in a bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eThat said, if you wanted to experience a more pronounced Narjis presence, I partnered with the collector and owner \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/products\/secret-garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003eSecret Garden\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to offer Narjis as an add on for Narjis Noor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"Original \/ 15ml","offer_id":46917934547097,"sku":"262-15ml-Standalone","price":154.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Original \/ 30ml","offer_id":46917934579865,"sku":"262-30ml-Standalone","price":289.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/NarjisNoor-15-scaled.png?v=1775567034"},{"product_id":"oud-connoisseur","title":"Oud Connoisseur","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe original release of \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOud Session\u003c\/span\u003e (OG) was my attempt to bottle the elusive experience of inhaling a burning oud wood chip—capturing not just the scent, but the ceremony around it. It was meant to be an oud-only blend, an unfiltered study of the material itself. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI had mentioned before that I was in the process of curating rare oud oils from connoisseurs to bring you these special, small-batch editions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis new installment uses the very same Oud Session Extract blend, but is strategically and slightly less concentrated to leave room for a single guest oud to shine.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEach installment of the \u003ci\u003eOud Connoisseur\u003c\/i\u003e features the OG blend made more special with additional 2grams of a guest oud.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYep, 2grams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThese additions are curated for their quality: some are vintage, some are wild, and some are truly difficult to source—and naturally, each hitting its own relative price point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"Silani \/ Original \/ 15ml","offer_id":46917934678169,"sku":"265-15ml-Silani","price":193.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Nha Trang \/ Original \/ 15ml","offer_id":46917934710937,"sku":"265-15ml-Nha-Trang","price":231.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Aceh \/ Original \/ 15ml","offer_id":46917934743705,"sku":"265-15ml-Aceh","price":231.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Burmese \/ Original \/ 15ml","offer_id":46917934776473,"sku":"265-15ml-Burmese","price":289.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Merauke \/ Original \/ 15ml","offer_id":46917934809241,"sku":"265-15ml-Merauke","price":330.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Hong Kong \/ Original \/ 15ml","offer_id":46917934842009,"sku":"265-15ml-Hong-Kong","price":484.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tigerwood \/ Original \/ 15ml","offer_id":46917934874777,"sku":"265-15ml-Tigerwood","price":484.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Malay Cola \/ Original \/ 15ml","offer_id":46917934907545,"sku":"265-15ml-Malay-Cola","price":484.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/sl.png?v=1775567041"},{"product_id":"nectar-royale","title":"Nectar Royale","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"596\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThe Nectar base felt full of life, but when I finally secured a hard-to-find, 30-year-old Civet Royale, the blend transformed. I worked through countless iterations, carefully balancing the runny, attar-like texture until the composition clicked. The civet didn’t just add depth — it revealed hidden facets of itself, amplifying clove-like spice, the honeyed softness of rose, the ripe sweetness of fruit, and the apricot-leather nuance of osmanthus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"596\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eI think that what emerged was a fragrance that honored the vintage heart of the paste while elevating every note around it, turning Nectar into something surreal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"Original \/ 2.5gr","offer_id":46917935235225,"sku":"286-1gr","price":65.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Original \/ 3gr","offer_id":46917935267993,"sku":"286-3gr","price":77.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/nectar-royale-3gr.png?v=1775567040"},{"product_id":"amberchic","title":"AmberChic","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"261\"\u003eThis is my first collaboration project. I had sent the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ambergris-spectrum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAmbergris Spectrum\u003c\/a\u003e base to Faizal and asked him to take it places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"261\"\u003eI have been sourcing many of my oils through \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/faizalprivee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFaizal\u003c\/a\u003e. Earlier on, he had shared some of his early attar blends prior to releasing his brand--which came after the well respected and known Imperial Oud that he'd been a part of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"261\"\u003eWe talked about the blend, the notes, and I had the pleasure to try iterations of it. When it came time to name it, I suggested something along the lines of \"Chic.\" To me, Faizal’s oils have always carried an elegance, a sense of majesty. They're chic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Faizal Privee","offers":[{"title":"Original \/ 30ml","offer_id":46917937365145,"sku":"ES1GSD9F42969","price":0.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/AmberChic.png?v=1775567050"},{"product_id":"arakan-silk","title":"Arakan Silk","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"392\" data-start=\"169\"\u003eThis oud is passion in a bottle. It is the brainchild of a master distiller—a co-distillation of wild Silani and wild Myanmar ouds he envisioned and crafted on his own. This is an artisan exploring “what if,” unconstrained. I caught wind of it after the majority of the batch was acquired by a private collector. Thankfully, I was able to grab the last few tolas left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"995\" data-start=\"699\"\u003eWhen applied to the skin, it immediately unfolds with the earthy, green depth characteristic of Silani oud, seamlessly intertwined with the darker, woodier notes of Myanmar oud, with subtle hints of smoke and rich soil lingering in the background. The texture is remarkably smooth—like fine silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1316\" data-start=\"997\"\u003eIts smooth profile and the artisan’s deliberate choice to blend ouds from these two distinct regions reflect the rich history of the Arakan Sultanate—a once-major trading hub renowned for its Myanmarese silk exports across the Bay of Bengal and Sri Lanka at large. I couldn’t find a better name for it than Arakan Silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1455\" data-start=\"1318\"\u003eI’d be curious to hear about your experience. If you end up grabbing some of this, please come back and share a review of what you think.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Falcon \u0026 Stallion","offers":[{"title":"Original \/ 2.5gr","offer_id":46917937561753,"sku":null,"price":186.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/ArakanSilk.png?v=1775567051"},{"product_id":"nectar-myanmar","title":"Nectar Myanmar","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"261\" data-start=\"92\"\u003eI believe by now, you probably know how dearly I hold those oils distilled by brother Anas of \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/alhindoud.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlhind Oud\u003c\/a\u003e. The first time I ventured into his creation was that incense grade White Kinam and vintage Mysore heart Sandalwood (70+yo wood) co distillation. It simply took the Ghazali base to new heights with. Needless today, Ghazali Kinami was a hit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"261\" data-start=\"92\"\u003eWhen the Nectar base was ready to take different shapes, I immediately sent him a few tolas of the oil and followed up with a message about a potential collaboration. I know, this is the reverse of how things usually go, but I was confident he’d be on board. And sure enough, he was!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"261\" data-start=\"92\"\u003eHere's what Anas wrote about it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"261\" data-start=\"92\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Nectar Myanmar is a tribute to the lush, untamed beauty of Southeast Asia — a rare attar composed of florals, aged animalic notes, and some of the most exquisite ouds ever distilled. \u2029The journey begins with a golden duet of osmanthus and honeysuckle, sweet and sunlit, their nectarous glow drawing you in like the soft breath of dawn. Then, a lavish floral heart unfurls — red rose oil as deep and velvety as crushed silk, entwined with the narcotic intensity of jasmine, suspended in a smoky embrace of vintage civet and vintage musk, aged to perfection. \u2029As the attar warms on the skin, its soul reveals itself: a trinity of precious oils. Pursat Zen Oud from 2014 (AlHind Oud), aged and enigmatic, anchors the scent with resinous gravity. Two distinct Burmese ouds — one fruity-smoky, the other tea-sweet — swirl together in sensual rhythm, lifted by a note of crisp, spiritual Vietnamese oud. (2020) At its foundation, sandalwood oils from both root and heartwood (AHO Mysuru Special) soften the intensity with creamy depth, while the primal signatures of hyraceum and castoreum whisper of wild skins, sun-warmed stone, and hidden paths.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Al Hind Oud","offers":[{"title":"Original \/ 2.5gr","offer_id":46917938413721,"sku":"ESW59VPBPA1109","price":141.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/NectarMyanmar.png?v=1775567051"},{"product_id":"oud-session","title":"Oud Session","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"896\" data-start=\"609\"\u003eThis project is my attempt at bottling the elusive experience of inhaling oud wood chip. I wanted to capture the full presence of the wood itself—gently heated in an Oud Session, adorned with curling smoke tails and a heat-kissed aroma. I wanted to work on an oud-only blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1035\" data-start=\"898\"\u003eThrough experimentation, incremental layering, and curating ouds of different material states, I created the following entourage: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1538\" data-start=\"1037\"\u003eWild Pursat — smooth, slightly sweet, with fruity woodiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1538\" data-start=\"1037\"\u003eWild Brunei — thick, resinous warmth with a dense, jungle-like depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1538\" data-start=\"1037\"\u003eWild Black Kyara — smoky, shadowed, with bittersweet incense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1538\" data-start=\"1037\"\u003eNatural Green Kyara — mossy vibrancy and bitter-green sparkle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1538\" data-start=\"1037\"\u003eWild Mamberamo — balsamic richness with a juicy, tactile weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1538\" data-start=\"1037\"\u003eWild Leyte — dry sharpness and a crisp, herbal-spicy edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1538\" data-start=\"1037\"\u003eWild Pinoy — bright, sweet-resinous highlights with airy elegance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1771\" data-start=\"1540\"\u003eI said earlier I wanted an oud-only blend. Then I remembered: who am I kidding? Rules were made to be broken. So, a subtle ambergris accord snuck in—quietly weaving its way into the mix, making the oud feel a little fancier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1832\" data-start=\"1773\"\u003eNow, onto the age-old question: what’s the concentration?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2203\" data-start=\"1834\"\u003eThe truth is, I can’t give you an exact number—or any number, in fact. I used different extraction methods to capture every layer of the oud’s aroma, one after another. Because of that, the blend’s complexity goes beyond simple measurement, and without lab equipment, providing any figure would be misleading. But I assure you—it is oudy enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2203\" data-start=\"1834\"\u003eAnd the second common question: How is the projection?\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2194\" data-start=\"1796\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is an oud blend through and through. If you’ve spent enough time with oud, you know it’s a resin—one that lives naturally in the mid to base range when it comes to projection. In that regard, this isn’t a projection-focused blend; it’s a sit-down session, subtle and composed. From a usage standpoint, it’s easily wearable in a work environment, to the masjid, or in other social gatherings. The way elegance enters a room—present without ever needing to announce itself, yet whispering gently: “come closer.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"605\" data-start=\"207\"\u003eThe first release is Oud Session Extract, with highly prized ouds stepping in as special guests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"231\" data-start=\"145\"\u003eI know… you’re probably wondering: what are those special guests?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"475\" data-start=\"256\"\u003eHere’s the deal. In an attempt to offer something for everyone—and to explore more exotic and unique oud oils—I’m creating a few installments of Oud Session, each celebrating a specific region or a particular oud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"794\" data-start=\"477\"\u003eThese are oils I’ve managed to find either through collectors or from distillers who kept them as special reserves for special requests—the back-drawer kind. As such, they came at a higher price point for me to acquire. Think of them as Oud Session installments—from collectors and artisans to oud connoisseurs. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"Original \/ Extract \/ 15ml","offer_id":46917938512025,"sku":"ES4IVBCLO31137_01","price":154.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Original \/ Extract \/ 30ml","offer_id":46917938544793,"sku":"ES4IVBCLO31137_02","price":289.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/WhatsApp_Image_2025-10-10_at_09.20.26.png?v=1775567042"},{"product_id":"qinan-rose","title":"Qinan Rose","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"469\"\u003eQinan (also spelled Qinnan, in Chinese, 奇楠, qínán) is among the rarest and most revered forms of agarwood. When I first worked with Hainan Qinan, its beauty struck me—creamy, green, and subtly sweet. Everything I love about Chinese oud was present, though it leaned too smooth. It needed texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eWhite Rose Otto, crisp and delicate, provided the natural counterbalance. Geranium’s leafy sharpness and ginger’s quiet spark added movement, giving the Qinan room to breathe. Anchored by a backbone of select Chinese and Southeast Asian ouds, the composition opened floral-woody and softened into a graceful drydown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eYet it wasn’t complete until I introduced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eTwo Souls, a vintage blend of SQ Papua Oud and SQ Taifi Rose—around 50 years old. Its resinous smokiness and assertive richness transformed the balance, pouring depth into the Qinan Rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eYou’d be right to call this a Two Souls perfume, but I chose to keep the Chinese element in the name—to give Qinan and White Rose Otto the spotlight they deserve. Another Two Souls creation is still in the works, waiting for the right moment to reveal itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003eIn honor of this dialogue between materials, Qinan Rose is available in two configurations: as a standalone—or as part of an exclusive bundle with Two Souls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eThe bundle includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n \t\u003cli data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003eQinan Rose in the size of your choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003eTwo Souls (2.5 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003eA gift of Qinan Rose attar (approx. 0.5 g), limited to just over ~10 vials and reserved only for the bundle, on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the attar vials are gone, they will not return, though the bundle itself will remain available. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAutomatically added to your order if exists in stock.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003eBoth configurations comes with personalization options with additional vintage Bulgarian or Turkish roses; and of course Two Souls:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n \t\u003cli data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003eTurkish Rose Otto– velvety, spicy, and deep; lends warmth and sensual gravity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003eBulgarian Rose Otto– fresh, dewy, and bright; adds a radiant, sparkling floral lift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003eTwo Souls: Resiny oud and Taifi vintage goodness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003eThis blend had its seed start since my first Ambergris release. It only became ready now. As my late friend and comrade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thethirdline.com\/artists\/54-tarek-al-ghoussein\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTarek Al Ghussein\u003c\/a\u003e once told me: “Maher, you learn things when you’re ready to. Not when you want to.” This creation is a testament to that truth—born when it was ready, not a moment sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"Original \/ 15ml","offer_id":46917938839705,"sku":"ESO3NY38NM1149_01","price":174.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Original \/ 30ml","offer_id":46917938872473,"sku":"ESO3NY38NM1149_02","price":330.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/WhatsAppImage2025-08-23at09.10.15-scaled.jpg?v=1775567052"},{"product_id":"nectar-poeticus","title":"Nectar Poeticus","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"261\"\u003eI’ve always worked on my blends in parallel, swiftly switching between aromatic notes to explore different sets and develop ideas with both cohesion and differentiation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"392\"\u003ePoeticus builds upon Nectar’s Osmanthus base, adding the bright freshness of Jonquille and the green, indolic depth of Narcissus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"614\"\u003eBut this isn’t just any Narcissus—this is Poeticus. With its peach and apricot profile blending seamlessly with the vibrant Osmanthus, it carries a rich indolic character that evokes the opulence of jasmine and tuberose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"770\"\u003eThe amber-warm glow of Sandalwood and a lush touch of Mango deepen the composition, while Silani Oud from Yaaseen wraps it in an earthy, resinous blanket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"815\"\u003eStill, I wondered: could it be even better?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eAs I sifted through my collection, I recalled a gem, an aged Kewra, over 30 years old, sourced from a perfumer’s private stash in India. Adding it to the blend was transformative. Its musk-like depth and complexity brought a stunning floral richness, adding a whole new layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eWhat once felt incomplete now has depth, complexity, and elegance. Now, it’s Poetic—a sit-down and inhale type of attar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"Original \/ 2.5gr","offer_id":46917939069081,"sku":"NPO2-5","price":141.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/Poeticus-1.png?v=1775567051"},{"product_id":"purple-luban","title":"Purple Luban","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eIf you’ve noticed, I’ve never offered a Luban-focused blend before. While I previously explored a Royal Hojari spin-off from an ocean-inspired scent (Ocean Kinam), Luban was never the center. This time, it is. The Omani Luban shines with its familiar frankincense character, soft and gentle — never piercing, sharp, or muddy. It is slightly sweet, grounding, and resiny, carrying an earthy silkiness that feels timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eWhat makes this composition unique is how the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/approach\/purple-violette-banafsaj-lilacy-etc\"\u003ePurple\u003c\/a\u003e profile drapes over the Luban like a delicate veil. The iris base threads through its resinous depth, while violet florals rise above, casting a powdery, ethereal light across the darker notes. Beneath it all, the dark balsamic facets of ambergris give the Luban a non-conventional character — I think it’s safe to say you’d be hard-pressed to find many Luban-and-Purple compositions like this out there. The Luban and Purple weave together seamlessly, each elevating the other, working not in dominance but in quiet dialogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eJust before I was going to call this blend ready, I felt it needed a touch more Oud to truly earn its place on your shelf. Beyond the wild Nagaland already present in \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePurple, I’ve integrated a touch of Malaysian Oud 1995 for good measure. That said, for those who wish to deepen its Oud profile further, this blend is available with optional SQ Silani Oud as an add-on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003eIn the meantime, if you’re looking for a Purple-tinged oud spray, check out the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/violette-iriani\/\"\u003eViolette Iriani\u003c\/a\u003e. Finally, I am preparing a Purple Oud attar, which I hope will be ready in a couple of months from the time of this writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003eAnd hey, if you're in the mood for full on Luban experience, get some SQ Luban to use on your [Subitism] oud\/incense heater.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"Original \/ 15ml","offer_id":46917939232921,"sku":"PLBN15","price":140.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Original \/ 30ml","offer_id":46917939265689,"sku":"PLBN30","price":266.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Original \/ 50ml","offer_id":46917939298457,"sku":"PLBN50","price":421.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/new-enhance-photo-v2-20.jpg?v=1775567051"},{"product_id":"dukkan","title":"Dukkan","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"330\"\u003eThis blend was literally inspired by a Dukkan of spices (Aṭṭār عَطَّار)—tucked between other shops, yet impossible to miss, with its glorious display of herbs and spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"620\"\u003eThe owner offered me a hot cup of a tea blend I couldn’t stop sniffing. I bought some, and day after day, brewed it, inhaled it, and wondered:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"517\"\u003eCould I capture this scent in a perfume?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt was floral, honeyed, earthy, and rosy—all at once. From there, I began building this composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eInhale this: dark, tobacco-woody Black Tea from India; roses in shades of white and pink—Turkish, Bulgarian, and Indian Rosa Alba; a delicate medley of Juhi, blossoms, and citrus, resting on a woody base of wild Indonesian ouds from Flores and Malinau and a wild Bengali Sylheti oud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eI am trying to keep blends available with some customization relevant to each. For this one, if you wanted a Saffron note added, along with more pronounced oud, go for the Zahraan add on. If you’d rather go for Oud only addition, try the Indonesian oud from Aceh. It’s floral profile is marvelous. Finally, if rosey tea is your preference, don’t miss the vintage Turkish rose. Make it your cup of tea!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eYou also have the option to bundle Dukkan with a 2.5gr of Zahraan (from the curated collection) with a bit of discount should you prefer to layer notes to your liking. All that said, I think the blend is beautiful the way it is, it’s perfectly floral, subtly tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eThis is Dukkan, captured in a bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"Original \/ 15ml","offer_id":46920369602713,"sku":null,"price":77.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Original \/ 30ml","offer_id":46920369635481,"sku":null,"price":147.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/dk15.png?v=1775567051"},{"product_id":"crimson-cambodia","title":"Crimson Cambodia","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"413\"\u003eBuilt around ripe, fruity notes—cherry, raspberry, strawberry, Blackcurrants, and blueberry—Crimson rests on a pairing of ouds: Rayong and Koh Kong. Somewhat balsamic, somewhat fruity, a tad dark, yet crisp and fresh (thanks to patchouli). That duality made it hard to finalize early on. I needed time to understand what it was really reaching for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"611\"\u003eStrangely, the name didn’t come from the scent itself, but from the sight of a dark cherry leather hide nearby. Crimson—that’s what it felt like. I was going to leave it at that. Except, I didn’t.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003eI kept coming back to it, still unsure what was missing. Perfumery, for me, is as much about conceptual clarity as it is about olfactory expression. It wasn’t until I reached into my stash of Cambodi ouds—specifically the 2015-period Koh Kong from Al Hashimi, along with 2007 and 2009 vintages from a third-generation distillery—that everything clicked. Each oil carries its own imprint of time and place, giving the blend a layered depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eThis isn’t an oud-forward fragrance. The ouds don’t sit on top—they melt into the fruit so seamlessly that you might find yourself wondering: is that berry, or is that oud? That ambiguity emerged naturally as part of my work process, and honestly, it’s the most exciting aspect of the whole blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eThat said,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf you prefer a more pronounced oud presence, I made available options to enjoy it with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cambodi-preserve\"\u003eCambodi Preserve\u003c\/a\u003e, blended into your spray bottle as bespoke. I can’t think of a better oud in my collection that pairs so beautifully with Crimson. For a greener, fruit-tinged oud that highlights the patchouli and subtle verdant facets of the blend, I’ve also added an aged 2018 wild Cambodi oud as an option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003eI reserved the second half of this blend for another Crimson project. That might be a while until it is ready.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"Original \/ 15ml","offer_id":46920370978969,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Original \/ 30ml","offer_id":46920371011737,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/Crimson15.jpg?v=1775567051"},{"product_id":"ambergris-myanmar","title":"Ambergris Myanmar","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmbergris Myanmar is an \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/products\/ambergris-cambodia\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmbergris Cambodia\u003c\/a\u003e in spray format with added notes and a higher concentration of Oud. The additional Myanmar oud intensifies woody and earthy presence in the blend.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is quite a bit of things here: Elderflower and Blackcurrant merge with Wool and Coumarin; while the deep dark richness of artisanal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alhashimi.com\/collections\/bespoke-artisanal-oud\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAl Hashimi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ouds and the versatility of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ambergris-spectrum\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmbergris Spectrum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e base enhances the blend providing a rich foundation of macerations tinctures and absolutes that tie all the notes together seamlessly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"Original \/ 15ml","offer_id":46922095755417,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/ambegris-myanmar.jpg?v=1775565841"},{"product_id":"ambergris-cambodia","title":"Ambergris Cambodia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake the same \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ambergris-spectrum\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmbergris spectrum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and add loads of Cambodian Ouds from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAl Hashimi’s bespoke artisanal collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The result? A bold oud-forward composition that’s as captivating as it is refined. \u003c\/span\u003eIf you wanted the same experience delivered in spray format you got \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ambergris-myanmar\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmbergris Myanmar\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"Original \/ 2.5gr","offer_id":46922095788185,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/ambergris_cambodia.jpg?v=1775567066"},{"product_id":"nectar-thai-se","title":"Nectar Thai SE","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis special edition of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nectar-thai\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNectar Thai\u003c\/a\u003e comes with an extra umph 1 gram of vintage Cambodi Thaqeel Oud per bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"391\" data-start=\"99\"\u003eThe collector I sourced it from suspects it may be the very same grade—or even the exact batch—that sold out ages ago from a well-known Gulf region Oud vendor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"513\" data-start=\"393\"\u003eIf you’ve ever wanted Nectar Thai with the Oud dialed up just a touch this might be your fix!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"Parfum \/ 15ml","offer_id":46922095820953,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/nectar-thai-se.jpg?v=1775565845"},{"product_id":"ghazali-kashmiri","title":"Ghazali Kashmiri","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe wildest soul of the Ghazali collection—spray attar or paste—this one leans deepest into the animalic. It began with the familiar Ghazali base then veered into darker territory with musks that growled more than purred. To soften their edge I wove in threads of powdery Rice sweet Hay Carob and the earthy whisper of Black Truffle—tempering the beast with a velvet veil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"Original \/ 15ml","offer_id":46922095853721,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/ghazali_kashmiri.jpg?v=1775567058"},{"product_id":"ambergris-spectrum","title":"Ambergris Spectrum","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 [\" bulletlist\u003eThe name descriptor “\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpectrum” \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ereflects the range of notes extracted from this oceanic gem (macerations tinctures and absolutes) as well as the complex aromatics surrounding it. It's animalic flora earthy spicy \u0026amp; powdery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 [\" bulletlist\u003eThis is the base for all Ambergris [Qualifier] blends—making every perfume or attar just work with the other if you’re into layering blends. Think of them as modules that can stand alone or be used to create an extensible aromatic profiles in their own right (a few of my Software Engineering and DevOps braincells wanted a plug).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 [\" bulletlist\u003eThe blend consists of white brown gray and black ambergris tinctures (13% to 40%) in addition to macerations and absolutes. Hence the \"spectrum\" moniker.  In addition you'll Rosa Damascena petal tincture Bulgarian rose Bourbon rose Taifi rose florals aromatics patchouli vetiver various woods stone fruits berry fruits blossoms and spices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"Original \/ 0.5gr","offer_id":46922095952025,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/ambergris_spectrum.jpg?v=1775567066"},{"product_id":"blue-sri-lanka","title":"Blue Sri Lanka","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"266\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eI started with that Blue Lotus and Black Ambergris rich base; and set out to intensify the Coffee note making it the central theme. The challenge was finding balance—allowing the boldness of Coffee to shine without overshadowing the other elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"595\" data-start=\"268\"\u003eTo achieve this I introduced Sri Lankan Sandalwood. Unlike the denser sweetness of Mysore or the drier balsamic quality of Australian Sandalwood Sri Lankan Sandalwood brings a refined warmth with soft spice and gentle woody undertones. It smooths the edges lending a quiet elegance that enhances rather than competes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"678\" data-start=\"597\"\u003eThe final result is breathtakingly good—deep rich and unexpectedly fluid.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"Original \/ 2.5gr","offer_id":46922095984793,"sku":null,"price":106.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/blue_sri_lanka.jpg?v=1775567066"},{"product_id":"ghazali-vintage","title":"Ghazali Vintage","description":"\u003cp\u003eI wanted to take the Ghazali base down the history path bottle up the scent of old dusty library books—the sweet fermented and spicy aroma of dried glue holding leather-bound pages together. Basically the kind of smell that whispers \"I contain ancient secrets.\" Did I nail it? I’d like to think so.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"Original \/ 1gr","offer_id":46922096017561,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/ghazali_vintage.jpg?v=1775567059"},{"product_id":"ghazali-omani","title":"Ghazali Omani","description":"\u003cp\u003eI’ve always loved the rich comforting taste of Omani halwa. While I doubt I’ll be opening a shop anytime soon I thought Why not capture that warmth in a perfume instead? Picture cardamom clove and warm spices lounging on a musky oud-filled base. The result? A blend so self-assured it barely breaks a sweat--grounded in the Ghazali base.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"Original \/ 1gr","offer_id":46922096050329,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/ghazali_omani.jpg?v=1775567059"},{"product_id":"ghazali-gulab","title":"Ghazali Gulab","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe story here is short and sweet. The Ghazali base taking on a syrupy but slightly bitter rose goodness. Simple but oh-so-satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"Original \/ 2.5gr","offer_id":46922096083097,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/ghazali_gulab.jpg?v=1775567058"},{"product_id":"ambergris-bouquet","title":"Ambergris Bouquet","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into a flower shop where the air is heavy with the scent of freshly-cut stems and a lush moist bouquet of roses. It’s green sweet floral spicy dark and unapologetically romantic. Yet its grounded in a rich Thai and Hindi oud that’s backed by the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/Ambergris-Spectrum\" title=\"Ambergris-Spectrum\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmbergris Spectrum\u003c\/a\u003e blend .\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"Parfum \/ 8ml","offer_id":46922098213017,"sku":null,"price":56.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Parfum \/ 15ml","offer_id":46923373183129,"sku":null,"price":104.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Parfum \/ 30ml","offer_id":46923373215897,"sku":null,"price":161.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/AmbergrisBouquet-30Large.jpg?v=1775586836"},{"product_id":"nectar-thai","title":"Nectar Thai","description":"\u003cp\u003eThai Nectar is built on the Nectar base an osmanthus-forward (French and Chinese) blend supported by a bold animalic base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe character of this perfume came became vivid when I received an exceptional Trat oud from \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/faizalprivee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFaizal Privee\u003c\/a\u003e-- especially next to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ouddict.com\/threads\/pursat-zen-cambodia-vintage-thaqil-oud-sold-out.7922\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVintage Pursat\u003c\/a\u003e already in the base. The Trat oud emits subtle floral fruity notes that I chose to augment with Heliotrope Honeysuckle \u0026amp; Peach. Finally I added a touch of Narcissus to give it a slide edge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"Eau de Parfum \/ 8ml","offer_id":46922098376857,"sku":null,"price":47.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Eau de Parfum \/ 15ml","offer_id":46923373248665,"sku":null,"price":83.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Eau de Parfum \/ 30ml","offer_id":46923373281433,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Eau de Parfum \/ 50ml","offer_id":46923373314201,"sku":null,"price":174.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Parfum \/ 8ml","offer_id":46923373346969,"sku":null,"price":56.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Parfum \/ 15ml","offer_id":46923373379737,"sku":null,"price":103.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Parfum \/ 30ml","offer_id":46923373412505,"sku":null,"price":174.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Parfum \/ 50ml","offer_id":46923373445273,"sku":null,"price":278.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/nectar-thai-15pp.jpg?v=1775567059"},{"product_id":"ghazali-finale","title":"Ghazali Finalé","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"362\" data-start=\"77\"\u003eWith just enough of the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGhazali base the cornerstone crafted by Nadeem of Alhashimi and known as Special Reserve 1 to produce one final release of around 40 bottles the Finalé marker became inevitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"615\" data-start=\"364\"\u003eWhile the spirit of Ghazali lingers subtly it only hints at how this blend unfolds. I intensified the Musk blending Siberian Musk with a richer dose of Kashmiri Musk and anchored the composition with a generous commanding presence of Nagaland Oud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"872\" data-start=\"617\"\u003eFor the roses I went with a generous dose of Rose de Mai supported by a trio of Damascena roses—Turkish Bulgarian and Moroccan—with a deliberate emphasis on the Turkish variety. Completing the floral layers is the exotic allure of Indian Red Champaca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"942\" data-start=\"874\"\u003eFinalé is last chapter of the Ghazali blends.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"Parfum \/ 8ml","offer_id":46923381145753,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Parfum \/ 15ml","offer_id":46923381178521,"sku":null,"price":128.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Parfum \/ 30ml","offer_id":46923381211289,"sku":null,"price":241.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/ghazali_finale.jpg?v=1775585205"},{"product_id":"cambodi-preserve","title":"Cambodi Preserve","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"417\" data-start=\"144\"\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind blend—an interplay between two Cambodian ouds: the bright fruity tones of Pursat and the deep wild intensity of a dark-dark Koh Kong from 2015. The result opens with a rush of cherry and crimson-hued fruit wrapped in a resinous-leathery darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"778\" data-start=\"419\"\u003eI sourced both oils with help from Nadeem of Al Hashimi and took creative liberty in fine-tuning their ratio—letting a new kind of dark fruitiness emerge. Swipe it on and you’re met with a dark red opening a full-bodied wave of woody richness and a leathery dry-down. It’s not smoky-dark—just dark. Almost molasses-like with the depth of a fruit preserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"944\" data-start=\"780\"\u003eThe more I wear this oud the more I believe in this genre—of letting ouds enhance and elevate one another. No rose no essential oils no absolutes. Only the ouds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1272\" data-start=\"946\"\u003eAs with other blends you can start with a 0.2g sample. If you decide to upgrade to the full bottle afterward you'll automatically receive reduced pricing—bringing your total cost per gram in line with the full bottle rate. In the end you’ll have 2.7g total all priced as if you had gone for the full bottle from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1272\" data-start=\"946\"\u003eHere's that famous \"one more thing\" remark:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1272\" data-start=\"946\"\u003eYou can enjoy this oil in the context of a perfume spray head over to \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/products\/crimson-cambodia\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCrimson Cambodia\u003c\/a\u003e for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"Original \/ 2.5gr","offer_id":46922098901145,"sku":null,"price":228.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Original \/ 0.2gr","offer_id":46922098933913,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/cambodi_preserve.jpg?v=1775567058"},{"product_id":"borneo-day","title":"Borneo Day","description":"This was designed as a fresh crisp oud fragrance that’s easy to wear daily and suited for any time of day. The tartness of green apple is softened by creamy ylang-ylang and sweet Nigella flower resting on a base of oakmoss and ouds mainly Borneo.","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"Original \/ 30ml","offer_id":46922098966681,"sku":null,"price":114.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/borneo_day.jpg?v=1775565986"},{"product_id":"civet-regal","title":"Civet Regal","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"193\"\u003eThis is intense. I set out to create a perfume version of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/civet-royale\"\u003eCivet Royale\u003c\/a\u003e Absolute with one challenge in mind: to amplify the essence of a natural vintage animalic and surreal civet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"416\"\u003eExtending such a profile into a perfume demanded both experimentation and intuition. At times it felt like working within a black box—uncertain yet evolving in a way that aligned with the vision of this challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"638\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWhen I compare both scents they truly feel like twins—one as the absolute the other its perfume embodiment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"638\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eOne strength alone couldn’t do this blend justice—so I’m offering two concentrations: Parfum for an assertive noticeable yet reserved presence; and Eau de Parfum for a bright louder more diffusive expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"638\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eI reserved some of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/civet-royale\"\u003eCivet Royale\u003c\/a\u003e tincturing and aging for another last round which will be dubbed Civet Finalé. 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The first collaboration was with Faizal who created the beautiful \u003cem data-end=\"328\" data-start=\"317\"\u003eAmberChic\u003c\/em\u003e. This is the second—and the final—interpretation of the Spectrum base.\n\u003cp data-end=\"1029\" data-start=\"401\"\u003eI see collaborations not only as a way for someone to escape their own signature but also as an opportunity to test one’s ability to offer a robust material that another artist can take somewhere entirely new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1029\" data-start=\"401\"\u003eIt probably reflects my own fascination with extensibility and modularity… or maybe it’s just the software-programmer in me thinking in terms of packaging releases. But I digress. 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Here it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"679\"\u003eThe roots of this blend trace back to a small experimental batch I once sent out as samples labeled \u003cem data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"481\"\u003eAmbergris Tangerine\u003c\/em\u003e. I was exploring the pairing of citrus—specifically tangerine—with cacao. That sample sparked a surprising number of messages asking where it had gone helping me gauge real interest in this style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eBut this time I wanted to steer away from anything centered around that fruity-sweet profile. I was after something more resinous. Around the time of Ambergris Tangerine was out I received a batch of Assam Dark Oud carrying just the touch of bitterness I’d been searching for—perfect to contrast and anchor the brightness of tangerine and cacao. To temper that brightness I introduced Amber: warm soft and subtly spicy. Its golden glow hinted at something I’d later come to associate with Boronia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003eThe blend was left to mature. But when I revisited it something still felt missing. It needed a gentle gourmand floral with a thread of spice—something only my small reserve of Kashmiri saffron could offer. Once added filtered and left to rest again the blend came alive—ready to unfold in every direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003eAround the same time I sourced a remarkable Boronia oil from \u003cem data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003eEssentially Australia\u003c\/em\u003e—about as close as you’ll get to “from farm to bottle.” Greg the owner shared that every step—from cultivation to harvest to distillation—is done in-house. No middlemen. No dilution. No question of origin. Boronia’s tangy richness pushed the composition further inspiring the final additions: Australian Sandalwood White Rose and two ouds—Trat and Paracin. This is the backstory of the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003eI didn’t want to overdo the oud here—I wanted to keep the formula accessible. Boronia as some of you know isn’t the kind of flower you can throw in by the handful. 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Here's what going on here: Sweet tobacco leaves damp hay notes carob slightly bitter licorice and the beautiful Nigella flower.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"Parfum \/ 15ml","offer_id":46922099392665,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/ambergris-nicotina.jpg?v=1775567066"},{"product_id":"blue-tropics","title":"Blue Tropics","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"229\" data-start=\"54\"\u003eI spent weeks refining a tropical fruit profile carefully layering mango apricot orange raspberry and a touch of banana. Every adjustment brought me closer to perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"379\" data-start=\"231\"\u003eAs the Blue Roast base finally took shape I caught sight of the tropical blend in my periphery. It clicked—\"Can Blue go tropical?\" I think it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"621\" data-start=\"381\"\u003eThe notes of this blend are carried by a coconut-derived alcohol whose delicate creamy undertone gently supports the fruit without overwhelming it. With such a subtle fruity carrier I gravitated toward a lighter concentration allowing the fruit's vibrant character to take center stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"854\" data-start=\"623\"\u003eIn the Blue Roast series the oud serves as a soft grounding foundation. 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