{"title":"Available","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"castore-rouge","title":"Castore Rouge","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_734f9b96db1eead7\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blend began soon after I settled on the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/blogs\/approach\/creamy-leather\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eleather\u003c\/a\u003e accord. From the outset, I wanted a leather rose—aged and dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving learned the combination worked well in \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/silk-rose\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSilk Rose\u003c\/a\u003e, I built a core using Tunisian, Bulgarian, Moroccan, and Turkish roses, balanced around the leather accord. Over time, I started introducing darkening elements to bring the hue down: black ambergris for its deep balsamic, mineral, and slightly powdery facets; and tonka bean for its molasses-like profile. The one I used had a nuance of red fruit leather—sour-sweet, not sugary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI then added Viet oud for its dark leathery profile. Working from the other end, I sought to amplify that red nuance in the tonka. So came raspberry, lending a lush bridge into the rose heart. After that, I let time do its thing, making only slight iterations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRose? Check. Red fruit? Check. Dark base? Check. Leather? Somewhat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou see, the leather profile I started this blend with is creamy, but it gradually began to feel buried. After weeks of working in that direction, I slowed down the changes. I was somehow stuck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen one afternoon, I could smell a strong castoreum-like note even though there was no castoreum anywhere in sight. Is my brain playing tricks on me? I asked myself. Perhaps. But I could already \"smell\" how it would work in the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrdering materials to Oman is rarely a simple click, buy, deliver journey given the current circumstances. So I ordered some and waited eagerly. When it finally arrived, it not only fit the blend—it amplified the leather profile I had been chasing and brought the right amount of darkness and animalic character to support the roses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLater, I added a generous dose of vintage Indian rose (gulab) sourced from a collector's stash of Sultanate Palace oils, which made the red fruit, rose, and leather arrangement feel more coherent alongside the ambergris, tonka, castoreum, and Viet oud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final addition was bitter orange. While the raspberry provided a beautiful transition into the rose heart, it needed an introduction of its own. Bitter orange gave exactly that: a bright opening that isn't sweet, leading naturally into the raspberry and the rest of the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen I realized the structure had already existed in an earlier castoreum composition of mine, one that had split into two directions: raspberry with smoky oud, and another centered around roses and florals. Castore Rouge merges both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopefully, the next castoreum work will take a different path entirely. Until then, I hope you enjoy this one.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConcentrations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFollowing the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/approach\/lighter\"\u003eLight\u003c\/a\u003e editions, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCastoré Rouge now comes in \u003cem\u003eLight\u003c\/em\u003e concentration. It sits somewhere between Nightfall Neroli and Civet Prestige in terms of density — which, to my nose, preserves the identity of castoreum and leather as the centerpiece while still offering something lighter for everyday wear. As with the other Light editions, you'll notice a considerable drop in price, making it a good entry point if you're into red-Burgundy leather perfumes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"Light \/ 30ml","offer_id":49049152553113,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light \/ 50ml","offer_id":49049152585881,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Original \/ 15ml","offer_id":46917934284953,"sku":"CRG15","price":135.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Original \/ 30ml","offer_id":46917934317721,"sku":"CRG30","price":255.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Original \/ 50ml","offer_id":46917934350489,"sku":"CRG50","price":415.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/CRL-30.png?v=1789742600"},{"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":"civet-royale","title":"Civet Royale","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"341\" data-start=\"56\"\u003eConnecting with a few collectors, I managed to get a 30-year-old civet absolute of extraordinary refinement — the most exquisite I’ve ever encountered. Time has softened its edges, leaving behind a masterpiece of olfactory grace. Gone are the harsh, animalic undertones; not a trace of indolic or fecal notes lingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"555\" data-start=\"343\"\u003eInstead, this aged treasure exudes a warm, floral opulence, delicately laced with a whisper of spice. It carries a velvety depth, radiating an understated sensuality that seamlessly weaves into any composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"711\" data-start=\"557\"\u003eFor those who appreciate rare, time-honed materials, I’ve chosen to share a portion of this precious reserve. May it inspire and elevate your creations. For me, it inspired Nectar Royale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"711\" data-start=\"557\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease keep in mind that for vintage and collectible oils, the dates provided are approximate and may not be exact.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Falcon \u0026 Stallion","offers":[{"title":"Original \/ 1gr","offer_id":46917935202457,"sku":"283-1gr","price":39.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Original \/ 11gr","offer_id":46926310867097,"sku":null,"price":390.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/civetroyale1gr.png?v=1775567040"},{"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":"al-bahar","title":"Al Bahar","description":"\u003cp\u003eI wanted to explore an oceanic scent again after Ocean Kinam. This time, the focus shifts more heavily toward the scent of the sea itself: seaweed, salt, and seashells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI brought in onycha for its dry, marine-animalic mineral facet, along with sage and yuzu. But I went a step further, developing a process to tease out saline facets from Mysore sandalwood. The result is a creamy, dense sandalwood with a natural salinity that sits perfectly alongside onycha and seaweed. I then supplemented the composition with black cardamom and beeswax, creating a bridge into what follows — an assortment of eight ouds:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is what will be in your bottle: Aceh, Pahang, Prachin, Khanh Hoa, Hong Kong, Iriani, and a vintage Tarakan oud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy so many ouds — eight of them? Isn’t that too much? There are two parts to my answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, the role of oud here is perhaps different from what some might expect. In many compositions, oud is used as the focal point — something bold, dominant, and immediately recognizable. Here, I am using it differently. Most of the ouds in this blend come from regions whose profiles naturally lean green, woody, earthy, herbal, and resinous. Those qualities allow them to connect naturally with the yuzu, sage, black cardamom, seaweed, and onycha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than standing apart from those materials, the ouds weave themselves through them. The green facets of Pahang, the earthy depth of Tarakan and Iriani, the dry structure of Prachin, the leathery darkness of Khanh Hoa, and the floral lift of Aceh all reinforce different parts of the composition. The result is not an \"oud perfume\" in the traditional sense, but a scent where oud acts as connective tissue, linking the marine, herbal, spicy, and woody elements into a more coherent whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecond, customers' noses. As my customer base has grown, I wanted to offer something for the more discerning oud enthusiasts. There is certainly enough oud here to appreciate and explore, but I was careful not to let it dominate the composition. The goal was never to overwhelm the marine character, but to support it. If anything, the oud serves the oceanic theme rather than the other way around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who enjoy examining a blend layer by layer, the ouds are there to discover. For everyone else, they simply contribute to the atmosphere: green, salty, woody, and quietly expansive. If you're after a dialed up oud note, you can get your bottle topped up with a few choices available as add-ons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eI contemplated making this blend a standalone, one take. But each time I test it and trace the scent trail it offers, new ideas emerge. So, I decided to reserve part of the batch for a different take—an Oceanic Chypre, or even Rose. We'll see.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA needed update...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven after bottling it, I couldn't shake the feeling that there was still more to uncover. So I returned to the drawing board, sourced additional oud, yuzu, and onycha, and reworked the composition. The goal was simple: to let the yuzu shine a little brighter and sweeter, while making its transition into the oud heart feel effortless.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout this process, I remained true to the core identity of the blend and the prominent notes and materials presented on the label. Additional materials were introduced not to change its direction, but to refine the composition and bring it closer to the expression I had envisioned from the beginning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThose changes increased the cost of the blend considerably, but it was not a difficult decision to make at all. I'd much rather release something I'm genuinely happy with than settle for something that simply met the original plan. \u003cspan\u003eLooking back, I'm glad I trusted that instinct.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConcentrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eI've finally settled on a lighter concentration of this blend, so every scent in the release now has a light version: Al Bahar, Civet Prestige, Nightfall Neroli and Castore Rouge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe light version of Al Bahar brings the yuzu and cardamom forward, giving it a more vivid, citrus-led character. The powdery, oceanic beeswax and oud gourmand heart follows smoothly behind. Overall, the experience is airier.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"Light \/ 30ml","offer_id":49061455560857,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light \/ 50ml","offer_id":67582738890905,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Original \/ 30ml","offer_id":67586356576409,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Original \/ 50ml","offer_id":67586356609177,"sku":null,"price":480.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/Bahar_Light_30.png?v=1789999585"},{"product_id":"civet-prestige","title":"Civet Prestige","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the second \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/civet-royale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCivet Royale\u003c\/a\u003e perfume, after \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/civet-regal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCivet Regal\u003c\/a\u003e. This one moves into a direction I hadn’t really explored before. Civet Prestige feels like a greener interpretation of a classic civet structure — powdery, soft, and floral, but also nutty, herbal-sweet-spicy, green, and lightly animalic with an oudy depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI didn’t initially intend for it to go this way. I was simply drawn to sesame and wanted to explore its nutty creaminess within the Civet Royale profile, without letting it drift too far into gourmand territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom there, I introduced star anise and fennel — one bringing a fermented-sweet aromatic depth, the other a green, sweet-spicy lift. Then came the florals: honeysuckle and osmanthus, followed by pink pepper, which gave the composition its first real definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure finally locked in with golden champaca. On its own, it reads as pollen-like, creamy, with fruity-tea nuances and a subtle spice. It felt like a necessary bridge element, filling the perceptual gap between honeysuckle and osmanthus and tying the floral heart together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLater additions were oud — then more oud — and finally a deeper layer of Sylheti oud. If you’ve tried \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/products\/kasturi-cola\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKasturi Cola\u003c\/a\u003e, you may notice a similar character in the drydown, t\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ehough those familiar with Sylheti oud will likely detect it earlier, as it unfolds in the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eI kept a portion of this Civet Prestige to do a special project with it. I am contemplating what to do with it. Perhaps, something for the end of the year (as a special edition?) We'll see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe final rendition of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/civet-royale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCivet Royale\u003c\/a\u003e is currently in development and may take a few months to complete. It will explore a civet–rose–oud profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eConcentrations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eI\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003en addition to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nightfall-neroli\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNightfall Neroli Light\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, this is the second blend becoming ready as a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/approach\/lighter\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLighter\u003c\/a\u003e concentration. Here, I went even lighter, which is reflected in the price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Original is strong. It’s among the most concentrated blends I’ve made. In sharp contrast, and much like \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/civet-regal\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCivet Regal\u003c\/a\u003e, which I offered in different concentrations, I went with a much lighter dose here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is airy, dark green, and still very much civet. Not fecal civet, but animalic, nutty from the sesame, with a touch of sweetness and gourmand character from the spices and florals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want an entry into green animalic blends, the Light edition is a good place to start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"Light \/ 30ml","offer_id":49048723226777,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light \/ 50ml","offer_id":49048723259545,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Original \/ 15ml","offer_id":67586349072537,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Original \/ 30ml","offer_id":67586349105305,"sku":null,"price":215.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Original \/ 50ml","offer_id":67586349138073,"sku":null,"price":355.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/CPL30.png?v=1789732839"},{"product_id":"nightfall-neroli","title":"Nightfall Neroli","description":"\u003cp\u003eI find that certain jasmines already carry a naturally leathery quality—especially Night-Blooming Jasmine, along with certain vintage jasmine oils, if you are fortunate enough to encounter a good batch. I did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe idea of a jasmine leather composition was later confirmed during a trip to Jabal Akhdar in Oman, where I encountered a small Night-Blooming Jasmine growing in its natural environment. Experiencing it on the stem removed any abstraction. It was no longer a theory—it became certainty. There, it clearly expressed a creamy, slightly animalic leather facet. I kept thinking: jasmine is leathery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom that point, I began developing my own \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/blogs\/approach\/creamy-leather\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eleather\u003c\/a\u003e accord. After many iterations, it evolved into a genre of its own, of which this is the first release. It would later also lead to \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/products\/castore-rouge\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCastore Rouge\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack to this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the composition lies a triad of jasmine materials: a vintage jasmine acquired from a respected collector in Oman, Night-Blooming Jasmine, and Juhi. Around them sit osmanthus, peach, apricot, and a touch of saffron. The foundation is built on Prachin, Merauke, and Trat ouds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt one stage, the composition became too still and heavy. I wanted to preserve that Night-Blooming Jasmine’s weighted, perhaps slow-moving nocturnal quality. I turned to Kewra and Moroccan Neroli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe effect was immediate. The composition shifted toward a curious fermented-fruit character—rich and expressive, yet without sweetness. It was a clear improvement, though it still lacked definition in movement. That is what Moroccan Neroli did: it brought air into the composition, sharpened the transitions, and ultimately sealed the blend into its final form.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA needed update:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI could not resist adding a generous amount of breathtaking Italian Jasmine (grandiflorum) that I recently managed to get my hands on. Thank God, the oil arrived just before I was preparing to release this blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the labels had already been produced, I had a choice to make: keep the composition as it was, create new labels to mention the Italian jasmine, or move forward with incorporating the jasmine while using the existing labels. I chose to incorporate the jasmine and move forward with the existing labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decision was ultimately about elevating the blend into a far more exceptional jasmine composition—one that is truly worthy of a place on your shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConcentrations \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eI just \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/approach\/lighter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epublished a short post \u003c\/a\u003e(after a few typo fixes) on going lighter for Nightfall, Castore, Al Bahar and Prestige. This is the first one ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Original concentration is what you'd expect. The lighter version is airier, and you arrive at the honeyed jasmine notes earlier. It's a beautiful blend, and I'm honestly glad I went this route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Light is about a third as concentrated as the OG: one part OG to two parts perfumer's alcohol. Everything else is the same.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"Light \/ 30ml","offer_id":49046893691033,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light \/ 50ml","offer_id":49046893723801,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Original \/ 15ml","offer_id":47596562514073,"sku":"NFN15","price":100.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Original \/ 30ml","offer_id":47596562546841,"sku":"NFN30","price":190.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Original \/ 50ml","offer_id":47596562579609,"sku":"NFN50","price":310.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/NFN-L-30.png?v=1789707997"},{"product_id":"hojari-majestic","title":"Hojari Majestic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\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\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eI've used Hojari Luban oil in a few earlier blends, and I have to say that no matter how exceptional the oil may be, certain aspects are simply lost in translation. It pales in front of the resin. There's an earthy, powdery character with a subtle velvety texture that only reveals itself in the top notes rising directly off the resin surface.\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\u003cp\u003eI previously offered a small batch of SQ amber-coloured Luban, but this is something else entirely. Colloquially known as \"Royal Hojari\" due to its reputation as the highest grade, I wanted to avoid the term Royal to prevent confusion. Hence the name: Hojari Majestic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt makes an excellent companion for heating incense or oud, though it is equally rewarding when warmed on its own, allowing its full aromatic character to unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"1gr","offer_id":47918199439513,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12gr","offer_id":47918199472281,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/hojariluban.png?v=1781772119"},{"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":"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. 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