{"product_id":"oud-session","title":"Oud Session","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"896\" data-start=\"609\"\u003eThis project is my attempt at bottling the elusive experience of inhaling oud wood chip. I wanted to capture the full presence of the wood itself—gently heated in an Oud Session, adorned with curling smoke tails and a heat-kissed aroma. I wanted to work on an oud-only blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1035\" data-start=\"898\"\u003eThrough experimentation, incremental layering, and curating ouds of different material states, I created the following entourage: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1538\" data-start=\"1037\"\u003eWild Pursat — smooth, slightly sweet, with fruity woodiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1538\" data-start=\"1037\"\u003eWild Brunei — thick, resinous warmth with a dense, jungle-like depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1538\" data-start=\"1037\"\u003eWild Black Kyara — smoky, shadowed, with bittersweet incense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1538\" data-start=\"1037\"\u003eNatural Green Kyara — mossy vibrancy and bitter-green sparkle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1538\" data-start=\"1037\"\u003eWild Mamberamo — balsamic richness with a juicy, tactile weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1538\" data-start=\"1037\"\u003eWild Leyte — dry sharpness and a crisp, herbal-spicy edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1538\" data-start=\"1037\"\u003eWild Pinoy — bright, sweet-resinous highlights with airy elegance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1771\" data-start=\"1540\"\u003eI said earlier I wanted an oud-only blend. Then I remembered: who am I kidding? Rules were made to be broken. So, a subtle ambergris accord snuck in—quietly weaving its way into the mix, making the oud feel a little fancier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1832\" data-start=\"1773\"\u003eNow, onto the age-old question: what’s the concentration?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2203\" data-start=\"1834\"\u003eThe truth is, I can’t give you an exact number—or any number, in fact. I used different extraction methods to capture every layer of the oud’s aroma, one after another. Because of that, the blend’s complexity goes beyond simple measurement, and without lab equipment, providing any figure would be misleading. But I assure you—it is oudy enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2203\" data-start=\"1834\"\u003eAnd the second common question: How is the projection?\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2194\" data-start=\"1796\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is an oud blend through and through. If you’ve spent enough time with oud, you know it’s a resin—one that lives naturally in the mid to base range when it comes to projection. In that regard, this isn’t a projection-focused blend; it’s a sit-down session, subtle and composed. From a usage standpoint, it’s easily wearable in a work environment, to the masjid, or in other social gatherings. The way elegance enters a room—present without ever needing to announce itself, yet whispering gently: “come closer.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"605\" data-start=\"207\"\u003eThe first release is Oud Session Extract, with highly prized ouds stepping in as special guests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"231\" data-start=\"145\"\u003eI know… you’re probably wondering: what are those special guests?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"475\" data-start=\"256\"\u003eHere’s the deal. In an attempt to offer something for everyone—and to explore more exotic and unique oud oils—I’m creating a few installments of Oud Session, each celebrating a specific region or a particular oud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"794\" data-start=\"477\"\u003eThese are oils I’ve managed to find either through collectors or from distillers who kept them as special reserves for special requests—the back-drawer kind. As such, they came at a higher price point for me to acquire. Think of them as Oud Session installments—from collectors and artisans to oud connoisseurs. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elkhaldi studio","offers":[{"title":"Original \/ Extract \/ 15ml","offer_id":46917938512025,"sku":"ES4IVBCLO31137_01","price":154.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Original \/ Extract \/ 30ml","offer_id":46917938544793,"sku":"ES4IVBCLO31137_02","price":289.0,"currency_code":"OMR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5866\/7161\/files\/WhatsApp_Image_2025-10-10_at_09.20.26.png?v=1775567042","url":"https:\/\/www.elkhaldistudio.com\/products\/oud-session","provider":"elkhaldi studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}