{"title":"Attars","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"two-souls","title":"Two Souls","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"350\" data-start=\"157\"\u003eYou won’t be hard-pressed to find an \u003cem data-end=\"207\" data-start=\"194\"\u003e“SQ”-dubbed\u003c\/em\u003e Oud-Rose blend—even if you're several degrees removed from anyone who’s worked with or around the palace. But that’s where the easy part ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"445\" data-start=\"352\"\u003eThis particular bottle, acquired by a collector friend and myself, is truly rare. Here's why: The Taifi rose to oud ratio is noticeably higher than in most renditions. And in it is a rare and very special Oud, it’s dark, resinous, earthy—more incense than animalic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"859\" data-start=\"447\"\u003eBased on what we know, the oils were likely distilled in the early ’80s, and the oud leans more toward Papua in profile. Needless to say, the bottle came into our possession sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1058\" data-start=\"861\"\u003eit transported me to moments in childhood salat—standing beside elders whose bisht scent lingered like something sacred. I didn’t know it was oud back then. Now I do. If you're seeking a true Arabesque-style olfactory signature, this is it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1058\" data-start=\"861\"\u003eIf you wanted a spray version of this blend, take a look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/soul-of-my-soul\"\u003eSoul of My Soul\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Falcon \u0026 Stallion","offers":[{"title":"2.5gr","offer_id":46917934940313,"sku":"275-2-5gr","price":385.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/TwoSouls-3.png?v=1775567041"},{"product_id":"secret-garden","title":"Secret Garden","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"283\"\u003eThis is a trio of vintage soliflore attars: Narjis, Ward, and Jasmine — 2.5 g each (total  7.5gr)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"590\"\u003eThe collector who entrusted me with these oils was only willing to release them together, as a bundle. In their view, these oils belong side by side, forming a unified experience. And when a connoisseur dictates how their curated art should be enjoyed, it is best to respect that wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"815\"\u003eThat said, I was able to convince the collector to allow one exception: Narjis can also be experienced as part of the \u003cem data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"727\"\u003eNarjis Noor\u003c\/em\u003e perfume bundle. After smelling it in the composition, the collector himself approved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eFor me, as Maher at elkhaldi.studio, my role is to bring these rare pieces to you—artisan enthusiasts and collectors who appreciate the value of well-aged art. As my network of collectors grows, you will see more such sets and pairings, each offering a glimpse into olfactory history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eHere's what in the set:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003eWard — A fine vintage rose blend: mossy, candied, and playfully romantic. Unique, stunning, timeless. For the true rose lover, this may well be the grail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eNarjis — A vintage, powdery, musky interpretation of Narjis. Striking in elegance with uncommon projection yet refined restraint. Possibly the best realization of assertiveness in perfumery. In testing, many seasoned women connoisseurs were left utterly speechless.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003eJasmine — The crown jewel of the collector’s jasmine archive. The rarest and most limited oil in his entire collection—and the defining factor of this bundle’s availability. Once this jasmine runs out, \u003cem data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003eSecret Garden\u003c\/em\u003e will no longer be offered. Pure yet mysterious, it carries subtle, almost mystical traces of white ambergris in its wake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Falcon \u0026 Stallion","offers":[{"title":"7.5gr","offer_id":46917935005849,"sku":null,"price":580.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/SecretGarden-1.png?v=1775567040"},{"product_id":"manipur-qadeem","title":"Manipur Qadeem","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"300\" data-start=\"112\"\u003eA solid find, and a worthy addition to the curated oils on the site. This one is distilled close to a decade ago, and carries the full character of a Manipuri oud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"300\" data-start=\"112\"\u003eApply it, and you’re wrapped in a profile of spice, leather, and a subtle animalic warmth, and subtle sweet-tart brightness, echoing that tang of tamarind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"300\" data-start=\"112\"\u003eThe oil projects moderately and plays beautifully on skin, especially if you enjoy creating your own blends.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Falcon \u0026 Stallion","offers":[{"title":"2.5gr","offer_id":46917935071385,"sku":"281-2-5gr","price":289.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/ManipurQadeem-1.png?v=1775567041"},{"product_id":"meghalaya-qadeem","title":"Meghalaya Qadeem","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"194\"\u003eKeeping with my hunt for aged Hindi ouds—do I have something for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"348\"\u003eMeghalaya Qadeem, believed to have been distilled some 30 years ago under the patronage of a well-regarded connoisseur of the highest oud quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"542\"\u003eIt opens with soft lactic nuances, touched by the characteristic bitterness of Meghalaya, before unfolding into a velvet shroud of earthiness and leather, steeped in the quiet spell of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"647\"\u003eFinds like this are exactly why aged Hindi ouds remain among the most coveted treasures of perfumery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Falcon \u0026 Stallion","offers":[{"title":"2.5gr","offer_id":46917935104153,"sku":"282-2-5gr","price":347.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/MeghalayaQadeem-scaled.png?v=1775567042"},{"product_id":"mysore-legacy","title":"Mysore Legacy","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"252\"\u003eOne of the most thrilling moments in this journey is stumbling upon a vintage batch—one that carries history, soul, and a story worth telling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"566\"\u003eUnearthed from the cellar of a third-generation distiller’s grandfather, this precious container was tucked away in a dark, two-level cabinet carved into a hole in the wall. Sealed off for decades and untouched since the 1960s, it’s nothing short of a fairy tale—a fragrant time capsule preserving a true legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"710\"\u003eThis particular batch reveals woody, nutty, and gently spiced notes, wrapped in a creamy sweetness that speaks to decades of tradition and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"710\"\u003eA collector and I acquired the entire lot directly from the source, and we’re passing the savings on to you. No frills. No noise. Just pure Mysore sandalwood legacy in a bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Falcon \u0026 Stallion","offers":[{"title":"2.5gr","offer_id":46917935300761,"sku":"290-2-5gr","price":77.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/Mysore-Legacy.png?v=1775567041"},{"product_id":"sultani-shamama","title":"Sultani Shamama","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"306\"\u003eThis isn’t your average Shamama. Not just because it’s SQ-grade, or because it’s a 30-year-old distillation — but because it’s Shamama-tul Amber. We were ecstatic to be the first to unseal this treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"608\"\u003eThe difference won’t always hit right away (though it might). But give it time. The royal character of this blend unveils itself gradually, as your senses start to register the elevated quality — the kind reserved for \u003cem data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"535\"\u003esultani\u003c\/em\u003e Shamamas. It’s deeper, richer, and far more refined than the usual fare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"906\"\u003eIn most spice-based blends, there’s often a temptation to lean heavily on one note — to mask shortcuts, rebalance a lacking profile, or simply keep costs down. But not here. Shamama-tul Amber doesn't play that game. No corner cutting. No filler. Just a regal, time-aged composition, done right.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Falcon \u0026 Stallion","offers":[{"title":"2.5gr","offer_id":46917937004697,"sku":"292-2-5gr","price":97.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/SultaniShamama-1.png?v=1775567041"},{"product_id":"zafron-heart","title":"Zafron Heart","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"273\" data-start=\"77\"\u003eA rich distillation of saffron over sandalwood, a treasure of the past and rare one to come by in the modern times of solvent or maceration at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"640\" data-start=\"275\"\u003eThe saffron is smooth and seamlessly woven into the buttery sandalwood. Just when you think you’ve caught one, the other appears—trading places in a way that suggests they were distilled together, not layered after the fact. This kind of integration is a hallmark of co-distillation, where materials are not just blended, but fused—each elevating the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"977\" data-start=\"642\"\u003eWhat makes this listing unique is that it’s an SQ-grade oil. So you can rest assured it was made with premium-grade materials and has arrived to you after a few decades of natural aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"977\" data-start=\"642\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Falcon \u0026 Stallion","offers":[{"title":"2.5gr","offer_id":46917937037465,"sku":"295-2-5gr","price":97.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/Zahraan-fixed.png?v=1775567040"},{"product_id":"zahraan","title":"Zahraan","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"244\"\u003eIn perfumery, simplicity is a very thin edge. You could end up with a lackluster olfactory experience, or with a commanding and engaging one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"508\"\u003eThis particular curated attar uses just two materials: Saffron and Oud. The first is spicy, floral, and gourmand (especially if you’re culturally Eastern). The second comes in an array of profiles—floral, fruity, resinous, dark, leathery, animalic, even outright smoky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eIf I were to describe it in color, I would choose gold. Something reminiscent of sun-dried apricots, delicately drenched in golden honey. And the Oud—oh my. Without much negotiation, it arrives with its strangely clean animalic profile. I know that sounds like saying a very white black, but it truly is: clean animalic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Falcon \u0026 Stallion","offers":[{"title":"2.5gr","offer_id":46917937070233,"sku":"298-2-5gr","price":116.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/Zahraan-1.png?v=1776800258"},{"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":"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:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alhind.oud\/?hl=en\" 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":"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":"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":"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":"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":"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":"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":"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":"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":"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":"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":"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":"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":"2.5gr","offer_id":46922098901145,"sku":null,"price":228.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"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":"purple-attar","title":"Purple Attar","description":"\u003cp\u003eI wanted to explore the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/approach\/purple-violette-banafsaj-lilacy-etc\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePurple\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e genre in different directions. Rather than treating Purple as a single composition, I began exploring adjacent hues within its spectrum: black, blue, brown, and beyond. Whether these projects will ultimately come to fruition remains to be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, I was developing something especially meaningful to me as a Palestinian: Olive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI first worked with olive leaf in the original \u003cem\u003eGhazali\u003c\/em\u003e. The material offered an earthy, creamy bitterness alongside green, slightly tart, and woody facets that I found captivating. Eventually, I felt drawn back to it, this time through the lens of Purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI amplified Purple's core elements—blackcurrant, oud, orris, and ambergris—then introduced a generous dose of olive leaf. I also processed the blend in a way that enveloped it in a gentle smoky haze without ever obscuring the Purple at its core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend spent months resting in a camel skin pouch, \u003cem\u003eKuppi\u003c\/em\u003e, which I revisited periodically as it evolved. Over time, it began to feel complete. What started as an experiment seemed worthy of becoming an attar, with a spray interpretation to follow later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn essence, Purple Olive is Purple with its defining elements—ambergris, orris, oud, and blackcurrant—amplified and refracted through the distinctive character of olive leaf \u0026amp; fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround the same period, I acquired a small collection of vintage ouds: vintage Merauke, vintage Manipuri, and vintage Burmese. The quantities were modest, but the materials were exceptional. Rather than incorporating them into a single composition, I decided to explore them as companions to Purple, resulting in an attar trio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vintage Merauke offered smooth earthy, green, and woody facets that felt naturally aligned with the Olive interpretation of Purple. In my mind, it became a natural extension of that idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vintage Burmese took Purple in a different direction, introducing an incense-like, leathery character. The vintage Manipuri contributed a deep woody richness with subtle molasses-like nuances, absent the heavier funk often associated with Hindi ouds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three compositions remain unmistakably Purple. One leans toward olive, while the other two venture further down the oud path.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"Vintage Merauke \/ 2.5gr","offer_id":47599416869017,"sku":"PR-MK","price":160.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Vintage Burmese \u0026 Vintage Manipur \/ 2.5gr","offer_id":47866217758873,"sku":"PR-BM","price":195.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Olive \/ 2.5gr","offer_id":47866217791641,"sku":"PR-OL","price":225.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Olive \/ 1gr","offer_id":48355339927705,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/merauke.png?v=1781772062"},{"product_id":"salah-al-din","title":"Salah al-Din","description":"\u003csection dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI recently met a perfumer and oud trader\/collector who comes from a family with multiple generations in the craft. It could have been an ordinary meet-and-greet—except that, I kid you not, he told me he works in two ways: one path bound to meticulous, fully documented formulas, and another that is entirely freestyle, much like yours truly—where ingredients are not always recorded, sometimes not even remembered once they’ve been poured into the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sat down in his office, and he began sharing some of his creations. One caught me by surprise. It landed all at once: Is this Izz al-Din?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe profile, the texture, the overall character—it immediately reminded me of Izz al-Din, my very first attar. I decided to acquire a small batch of his creation and offer it to you, curated as-is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo distinguish it from the original while acknowledging the resemblance, I chose the name Salah al-Din.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt opens with soft motia-like florals and a delicate, powdery veil before settling into a rich musk and oud structure. The perfumer shared that the blend contains seven ouds of varying ages and that it has been resting for nearly two years—coincidentally just a little younger than Izz al-Din.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUpdate:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI finally managed to send the oil to a customer who owns \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIzz al-Din\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. After trying both side by side, he found them to be quite different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI was relying on memory—as you know, I don't keep samples or retain any trace of my blends once they're gone. In hindsight, what likely led me to the comparison were certain facets of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalah al-Din\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that felt familiar, probably because I've spent so much time working with many of these materials in their raw form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"2.5gr","offer_id":47919381905561,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"2.3gr","offer_id":48314471186585,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/SalahIdDin.png?v=1781769450"},{"product_id":"hainan-rose","title":"Hainan \u0026 Rose","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere's a confession: I always thought of myself as a not-a-rose guy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly in my journey into artisan perfumery, the Turkish Delight profile turned me off almost every time. As luck would have it, that was most of what I sampled back then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLater, I explored the wider range of rose profiles and started to appreciate the nuance in each species, cultivar, region, and even batch. I began working rose into my blends, and gradually it claimed a central place. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elkhaldistudio.com\/products\/qinan-rose\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQinan Rose\u003c\/a\u003e came out of that stretch, and it's the one people kept asking me to repeat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHere's the thing: I don't remake blends. I don't keep formulas, on purpose. So this isn't a reissue, and it isn't meant to be one. What I wanted was to return to the same palette, colors, and materials to see what my nose would do with them now, a few blends later. That is the thread. Everything else is intuition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame rose, same supplier, with another layer of premium ouds and roses on top. The result, Hainan Rose, is a rose oud that holds from the first moment to the drydown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI made a large batch of the base, and I'm offering part of it, for now, as an attar. A spray version may follow, but much later. Why? In my experience, perfumer's alcohol can amplify a note or silence it completely. When alcohol is the carrier, I let a blend age until it settles into balance. That's a discussion for another day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ouds in the base came from collectors and oud suppliers. There's Assafi, to my nose one of the most leathery ouds out there. Don't let that scare you: it's used in a small amount, there to give the other ouds a shoulder to lean on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen there's a creamy aged Malay from 2012 and a Manipuri from the same period. Not funky, not cheesy, just honeyed oudy goodness. There's an aged Merauke from 2010 and a vintage Burmese from 2005, the same two I offered as add-ons. And a premium two-day-soak Thai like no other: floral, woody, and slightly sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the rose side, there are two vintage SQ roses, Hindi and Bulgarian, plus the White rose used in Qinan Rose. Borrowing a lesson from that blend and others, I also added a dose of a vintage SQ Papua oud-rose (listed here as Two Souls).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Vintage?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage materials do wonders for a blend. Sometimes, no matter how well crafted a formula is, you approach the point asymptotically: closer and closer, but never quite there. You're stuck at 95%, and what you need is a shift to reach that last 5%. That's where vintage materials come in. I wrote a few lines about the material and price question \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elkhaldistudio.com\/blogs\/approach\/prices-and-materials\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen there's the hallmark, the material the blend is named for: Hainan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding good Chinese oud is its own pursuit. Plenty of it is clean, correct, and unobjectionable, and honestly, forgettable. What takes effort to find is character: the kind that stops you mid-swipe, makes you pause, and keeps you inhaling. That's what I was after, and most of what I sampled wasn't it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the end, I chose three. One is a decade old (circa 2016), from a collector who acquired it at the urging of its original Chinese owner. The other two came from artisans and collectors renowned in their own right. One dates to 2019. The other may be younger, but it's wild, traditionally distilled, and has a full-blown, satisfying Hainan profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've been including preview samples of this blend with some orders. The final version will be rosier than the sample you may have received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Spray?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYep. In the works. Similar to how I tried to align \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elkhaldistudio.com\/products\/soul-of-my-soul\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSoul of My Soul\u003c\/a\u003e with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elkhaldistudio.com\/products\/two-souls\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTwo Souls\u003c\/a\u003e, the vision for the spray version is to stay true to the attar. At least, for now.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"0.5gr","offer_id":67582337253529,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"1gr","offer_id":67582262345881,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"2.5gr","offer_id":48888256135321,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/HAINAN25_746f21fe-60ee-4d86-b056-34912b2e8492.png?v=1791060504"},{"product_id":"sq-malay-cola","title":"Malay Cola","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eRarely do you come across an Oud like this. I originally offered it as part of my small set of add-ons, but it seems many of you wanted it on its own. Hence, here it is. Mind you, this will ship to you directly from the US via my collaboration with Falcon and Stallion.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe profile of this Oud is royalty in a young, daring way. It is green, typical of Malay Oud, but also vanilla-like, slightly spicy, and spring-green. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn case you were wondering, this is sourced from a trusted tight network of collectors originating from the Royale Palace in Oman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a subtle, soft Oud. Don't expect a commanding presence through loudness, but rather through confidence. It is certainly a treat for everyone around you—whether in an office or a social environment where people are close enough to appreciate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI usually don't describe blends on this website in a way that only I could relate to. Hence, my descriptions are limited to things like the notes you'd expect and the environments in which you'd wear them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Falcon \u0026 Stallion","offers":[{"title":"2.5gr","offer_id":48863541395609,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/MalayCola_d4ff93f9-0d8c-4014-b3d7-6febe398d7de.png?v=1786520036"},{"product_id":"roses-in-purple","title":"Roses In Purple","description":"\u003cp\u003eI’ve been contemplating taking on a rose project through a color lens. This one seemed like a natural extension of the purple base I used earlier—and one I’ll return to in a few more blends in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink rooty, powdery purple shades enveloping a citrusy, peppery, green, and fruity heart of rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI initially went with Taifi, but based on the amount I was able to secure, I felt the composition needed more rose. I ultimately found a vintage Bulgarian Rose that was not only more affordable than Taifi, but carried a provenance of its own—sourced through a chain of legitimate owners originating from the Royal Palace in Oman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is, quite simply, roses in purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNot sure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStart with the 0.5gr. If you come back for the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003efull bottle and it's still in stock, a one-time 5 OMR discount will be applied automatically at checkout\u003c\/span\u003e — so you end up paying about the same per gram either way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"0.5gr","offer_id":48883872825497,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"2.0gr","offer_id":48879651553433,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/Roses_Purple_-2-wide.png?v=1788658065"},{"product_id":"iris-ghalia","title":"Iris Ghalia","description":"\u003cp\u003eI curated this attar during one of my few visits to Kuwait. This is a Ghalia through and through. You’ll catch just about every hallmark aromatic signature of this classic: resinous, powdery-herbal, powdery-animalic, woody, rosy, with a slight balsamic touch. You name it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe creator gave me a roster of the materials used, which sheds light on his dedication and pursuit. This attar contains wild ouds from Hindi, Malay, and Thai sources, alongside vintage Burmese and vintage Koh Kong ouds from the 1990s. There’s also vintage Mysore sandalwood oil, Isfahani and Hindi rose ottos, Tibetan musk, and brown ambergris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd finally, iris and red champaca—the two materials that give this Khaleeji classic its modern flair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Sure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStart with the 0.5gr. If you come back for the full bottle and it's still in stock, a one-time 15 OMR discount will be applied automatically at checkout — so you end up paying about the same per gram either way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"0.5gr","offer_id":48884000489625,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"2.4gr","offer_id":48884000456857,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/Iris_Ghalia_2-wide.png?v=1788658065"},{"product_id":"salah-al-din-2","title":"Salah al-Din 2","description":"\u003csection dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's new?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe difference from Salah Al Din (1)? A host of new ouds. That's it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI revisited the creator of Salah Al Din, and there it was—that familiar glare in the eyes of an artisan, the one trying to tell me something before he says a word. Then he reached for a bottle and showed it to me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his own words, he got irresponsible with it, adding some of his most prized ouds: a two-decade-old Hindi, a decade-old Merauke, and another two-decade-old high mountain Merauke oud. All wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scent profile remains largely that of Salah Al Din. Some customers found rose in it; others smelled jasmine, while others picked up iris. This one should therefore smell largely similar, but with a wider, deeper oud aromatic footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is still Salah Al Din, same aura. More oud. If you missed out on the first one, grab this one here. I only secured 2 tolas of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Sure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStart with the 0.5gr. If you come back for the full bottle and it's still in stock, a one-time 15 OMR discount will be applied automatically at checkout — so you end up paying about the same per gram either way.\u003cbr\u003e\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\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"0.5gr","offer_id":48924120318105,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"1.0gr","offer_id":49075640303769,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"2.5gr","offer_id":48924095086745,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/Salah_Al_Din_2-wide.png?v=1788658065"},{"product_id":"civet-elegance","title":"Civet Elegance","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis civet attar comes from a single collector in the Gulf, and I'd say it's one of his most prized materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy do I say materials? Isn't it an attar? Well, you can certainly treat it as one. But the way I see it, this attar is also a springboard for creating your own personal attar. I did exactly that: I added some aged Koh Kong oud to it, and wow. What was already a mind-blowingly smooth blend became an insanely good attar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSo what's in it, you may ask?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage SQ civet, Mysore sandalwood, and saffron. That combination makes it versatile: a finished blend or a base, depending on how you want to use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best part is the civet itself, which is very much like the one I offer as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/civet-royale\"\u003eCivet Royale\u003c\/a\u003e. Truly vintage, well-tamed, smooth, and simply royal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collector told me about his long journey of sampling and testing, and about being scammed by more than a few fraudsters in this trade, before he finally landed on this one. Naturally, I begged him to sell me some for a civet project I'm working on, and he graciously agreed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a civet attar that is measured, smooth, and easier to apply than \u003ca href=\"\/products\/civet-royale\"\u003eCivet Royale\u003c\/a\u003e, you'll thank yourself for getting this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Sure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the 0.3gr. If you come back for a full bottle and it's still in stock, a one-time 10% discount will be applied automatically at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"0.3gr","offer_id":49017850790041,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"2gr","offer_id":48981415690393,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"3gr","offer_id":48983288840345,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/civet_2gr.png?v=1789127255"},{"product_id":"misk-ateeq","title":"Misk Ateeq","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eI’ve been working on a musk blend with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elkhaldistudio.com\/blogs\/approach\/purple-violette-banafsaj-lilacy-etc\"\u003ePurple\u003c\/a\u003e, building a middle ground between the many faces of powdery notes: the earthy side of iris, the floral side of ambergris, and the gourmand side of musk. Misk Ateeq is a branch of that exploration, taking it in a vintage direction. It has a touch of spice that teases out the aged jacket of an old book in an old library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTo my nose, it stays balanced. Not overly gourmand, but resinous, spicy, and sweet enough to bring out that old leather, maybe even the dried glue of an old binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt’s an impression of age, reverse-engineered through the way the materials come together. In some ways, it reminds me of a small attar batch I made a couple of years ago when I was starting out, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elkhaldistudio.com\/products\/ghazali-vintage\"\u003eGhazali Vintage\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSo what’s inside? Purple, with its iris, ambergris, lilac, and nigella, among others. Then come the ouds, the musk, oakwood, and the spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe oud notes come from aged Koh Kong and premium Thai ouds. The musk is a concoction I made from Tibetan, Mongolian, Siberian, and Nepalese musks, bringing a deep animalic character to the blend. Oakwood brings a balsamic woody character I couldn’t find in any other material. The spices were more of a balancing act, and honestly, I can’t remember exactly how I built them. Broadly, they’re earthy, sharp, dusty, and slightly gourmand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhen I started, it was almost a spectacle to watch. Purple completely ate up every bit of musk I added. I’d add more, and it would disappear again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt some point, I decided to stop. “Khalas. Let it sit.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOnly then did the musk start to take over. After a few weeks, the blend reached a point where both sides finally decided to play along. That’s the part I can’t rush, and the part I’ve learned not to fight. Just sit back and observe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA while later, I added a good dose of red champaca: honeyed, floral, pollen-powdery (as opposed to chalky, dry powdery). I felt it was another face of the same powder, one that sits between the earthy iris, the floral ambergris, and the gourmand musk, and it spoke to the colors of this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eApply it to skin and you’re hit first with a wave of earthy spice, balsamic notes, and an animalic edge. Then red champaca steps in and tames the spice, pulling it down toward the powdery center of the blend and taking it into a vintage direction. Something like fermented fruits follows before it transforms into Purple’s powdery iris and ambergris. For me, the oud begins to reveal itself somewhere in the middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis blend needs a bit of time to sit on the skin and warm up. Projection is what you’d expect from an attar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"0.5","offer_id":49013235777689,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5gr","offer_id":49012944961689,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/Misk_Ateeq.jpg?v=1789198040"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/collections\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-05-17_at_18.41.22.png?v=1781423724","url":"https:\/\/www.elkhaldistudio.com\/collections\/attars.oembed?page=3","provider":"elkhaldi studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}