Legacy
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7 Orchards
7 Orchards is a multifaceted perfumery expression on the life cycle of citrus orchards; in blossom with flowers, fruiting, harvest and barren winter where brunches are pruned for firewood.
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Aasifah
O Hindi Oudh, what can we say about thee?
We adore Hindi Oudh.
No really, for us they are the piece de resistance of the whole Oudh genre, more Oudhy than just Oudh itself. Hindi Oudhs are brutal, dominant and encompassing with the ability to pierce your whole being regardless of what mood you are in. For this reason it is no surprise that in most of the subcontinent and Middle Eastern traditions this particular type of Oudh is revered so dearly.
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Aasiya
As consumers, you would have repeatedly heard about the distillation process of oils. Regardless of the various tricks and differing equipment that vendors use, the process of distillation rotates around a few key fundamentals; raw materials in a pot, vapor cooled into a distillate and the precious oil separated. After some curing and aging, the Oil is then bottled for the shelves. This simple process produces majority of the Oils in the market.
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Al Ghaliyah Parfum
When you wear Al Ghaliyah parfum you appreciate why it was declared ‘the most valuable of all valuables, the precious and dear’. Experience a sense of the exquisite scents that drifted in the notable courts of the Caliphs of far-flung times.
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Al Kadrie
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Al Malek Al Aasiyawi
Hassan: ‘So what Oudh do you prefer to wear on joyous occasions such as Eid?’
Al Shareef: ‘Oudhs that make my soul rejoice, bring peace to my heart and intrigue to my nose -regardless of how many times I have worn them.’
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Al Malek Al Ceeni
Back in the month of Dhul-Hijjah 2016 we released CEEN, which sold out very quickly. The sacred Islamic Month of Dhul-Hijjah, historically this was the month wherein all of the different caravans from the furthermost corners of the globe would converge onto the Holy City of Mecca.
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Al Misk
Al Misk is a page from ancient Islamic perfumery; luxury, sensual, smooth, silky and a testament to why musk was the most beloved of fragrances.
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Al Ruba’ie
If you were fortunate enough to just complete running Ky nam through your distillation apparatus – it’s certain – you wouldn’t waste it and go and wash it down the drain you would immediately conduct another distillation to absorb all of the fragrant residual elements left behind in the plumbing. Whilst it may not sound like rocket science and the narrative unintriguing , Ky nam notes are extremely intense and a little goes a long way as personified by this Oil…
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Al Ruba’ie II
Al Ruba’ie II is from amongst those oils that have been embraced by the traditional perfumery where oudhs play important roles in a theatre of olfactory delight.
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Al Shareef II
A swipe on the wrist, the surroundings pause. The mind rushes to decipher the heady notes of fragrant Oudh…this type of scent has not been experienced in decades.
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Al Shareef III
A little over ten years ago when the Oudh landscape was extremely different and the availability of large quantities of high quality wood was prevalent we embarked on the creation of an oil that we would name Al Shareef III. The theme of our Al Shareef oils has always been to celebrate the way Oudh has been understood in our culture – to coax the best out of what nature offers without getting too technical and to celebrate the heart and soul of the master who cooks the oil.
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Al Shareef IV
You won’t be surprised to learn I have a soft spot for our flagship ‘Al Shareef’ series. Infact I personally designed the distillation apparatus for each of the distillations – right from the traditional stainless steel pots, hand crafted stainless steel neutral pressure condensers to the advanced water balancing glass collectors.
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Al-Ghaliyah
“He stood at the door of the Emir’s court knowing the prominent court officials will enter and the huge wooden doors would be swung open once again, every interval stretched for what seemed like forever. When the doors would open – he would inhale -thirstily flooding his lungs and olfactory senses with delight after delight, grafting the beguiling scent into his very core before the doors would close once again….”
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Al-Jawharah
Al-Jawharah is a loving marriage of the finestcrafting of incense in accordance with the classical Emirati and Yemeni traditions.
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Anhaar
Anhaar – A tribute to Bengal, the land of many rivers.
From the Arabic word Nahr (river pl. Anhaar).
For centuries the Indian subcontinent has arguably produced the most luxurious and fine Oudh Oils. Whilst that accomplished legacy may be questioned due to wayward practices carried out by both greedy growers and distillers it is understandable the outside world has the expectation and belief that the best Oudh will always be Hindi.
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Aseel
Layers of Oudhiness, the floral veil of dark fruits, glimpses of sun-beaten barn and the flirtatious dark bitter forest combining with spicy herbs and oriental leathers – This is ASEEL. A rich and hypnotically noble oil guaranteed to entice.
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Black Seed Oil
Cold pressed to ensure none of the temperature-sensitive essential elements are destroyed and that the most amount of goodness is extracted from the seed into the oil. With our 100% pure premium quality cold pressed Black Seed oil you have full peace of mind that our oils have been pressed in-house, on-site at Al Shareef with complete devotion, love and dedication.
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Bustan
The tale of a fragrant Orchard – Bustan.
It is not unusual to come across Oudh Oils projecting the varying tones of fruit; plum jams, hints of citrus and the odd bunch of berries, but imagine an artisanal Oil capturing not just the notes of fruits but the captivating essence of an Orchard garden – the aromas of thick trunks, hardy tree stems, bulging pulps, and the fresh woody scent of newly felled trees. This is Bustan.
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Ceen
Back in the month of Dhul-Hijjah we released CEEN, which sold out very quickly. Due to the high demand we have retrieved another few bottles from our storage. The sacred Islamic Month of Dhul-Hijjah, historically this was the month wherein all of the different caravans from the furthermost corners of the globe would converge onto the Holy City of Mecca. Laden with the finest silks, exquisite perfumes and exotic spices, skilled merchants prepared to trade and showcase their wares as the masses gathered for the Holy Pilgrimage of al-Hajj.
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Dhikrayat
Your overwhelmingly warm reception of The Scented Month box, and specifically the bakhoor cubes inside, we have a surprise for you…
DHIKRAYAT – from the Arabic meaning memories.
Al Shareef’s hand crafted Dhikrayat consists of some of the most exquisite ingredients known to man; Oudh, Musk and Saffron to name a few. When it comes to traditional compositions of bakhoor and fragrance this is something we pride ourselves in.
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Doha
Being a master perfumer composing olfactory delights is an art form that I had a natural ability towards and with professional training I was able to take that ability to a whole new level.
I always expand my horizons by seeking different dimensions of olfactory expression.
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Elevation Parfum
The Oudh Experience that every perfume lover has been seeking, with over 30 rare and the finest of vintage oudh.
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Fajr
The subject of non-wild Oudh is one that makes most artisans more than a little uncomfortable – and rightly so – there are enough ruses to avoid in the wild Oudh business let alone navigating the even murkier waters of plantation woods; woods where trees have been infected by everything from knife cuts to ‘secret’ serums of God knows what.
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Floating Mountains
Floating Mountains – Kyara Sticks by Al Shareef Oudh are of the most premium quality and a collectors item not to be missed. These are fragrant at room temperature and they are a collectors item for any incense lover.
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Ghaith
Tahitian lime pulp, dried coconut, a slice of pineapple, pine nut kernels, a pinch of fresh turmeric and lemon grass – whilst you may be fooled into thinking this is the recipe for a tropical gourmet mocktail, GHAITH is anything but. From the tropical rainforests of northern Malaysia it is a sublime Oudh. From the Arabic meaning ‘rain’, Ghaith refers to a bountiful heavy rain which is beneficial and precedes healthy crops.
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Ghaliyah – The Incense
Al-Zamakhsharī the great polymath narrates in his Rabīʿ al-Abrār wa Fususal-Akhbār;
‘Abdullāh bin Jaʿfar gave Muʿāwiyah (RA) a glass bottle (qārūrah) of perfume; and Muʿāwiyah questioned how much he had spent on it.
Jaʿfar replied “A hefty sum (māl),”
Muʿāwiyah said, “This is valuable (Ghāliyah)”
And that is how the name Al Ghāliyah was born – the valuable, the dear, the grand.
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Gharb
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Halawa
As we have said many times before Al Shareef is pioneering the way in the field of premium quality sustainable oudh oils. Adding to our record of Hindi and Indonesian organic oils, Halawa is a winner from Malaysia. These premium oils distilled from natural plantations with high standards in ethics and processing is the future and Al Shareef is proud to be at the forefront.
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Hamms
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Hareer
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Hind
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Hindi Suyufi
The Hindi Suyufi woods became famous in the middle east for the aroma that was associated to wood pieces that looked like swords. Sayf in Arabic means Sword, and that is how this amazing wood got it’s name.
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Hudhayl – The Oil
HUDHAYL – The Wood, was a first time experience for many of our customers. The genre and quality of Hudhayl is often reminisced of in fond stories shared in the majlis by the elder generation of tribal Shuyukh of ‘the old days’ – fragrant wood of such a high calibre is not to be found easily in the market today.
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Hudhayl – The Wood
During the high and late medieval periods Arabian traders dominated the maritime routes throughout the Indian Ocean allowing them the ability to expand the spice trade from the Indian Subcontinent and the Far East, via land and sea to the rest of the world. They traded and shipped spices, scents & woods from the trading emporiums of India westwards towards the Persian Gulf and onto Europe.
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Istanbuli
The Istanbuli rose oil has some similarities with the Taifi Rose oil, as it also does with the Isfahani oil, but no like any of them. Where the Taifi rose is citrusy and sparkly, the Istanbuli is more like the actual rose itself. Its ending has a lovely wood note, slightly cinnamon note that really brings warmth to the bright rose top.
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ITR Al-Ward
‘Itr Al-Ward – A mesmerising twining of the finest rose.
The ‘Attaar (loosely translated as perfumer, chemist or even an apothecary) had always had a pivotal role in society. These skilful individuals supported the needs of their societies through multiple ways – from providing healthcare and medicines to secret recipes, coveted items and scents, thus, making them a treasured asset to their societies. It was imperative for the Attaar perfume to have mastery of multiple arts and the art of perfumery coupled with the art of distillation was one they had truly mastered and by today’s standard of perfumery these individuals would have been heralded geniuses.
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Jannah
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Kaashef
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Khulood
Khulood is perpetuity and continuance. It is immortality.
High material costs, customised distillations and the steep expenditures of research and development have all contributed to the hefty price tags associated with artisanal Oudh Oil. Whilst much effort was exerted on crafting exceptional Oils with little budget restrictions the reality is Oudh was placed on a remote pedestal – prized blends to be sampled apprehensively on occasion with the utmost frugality…
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Kunuz
KUNUZ – Arabic for treasures is a loving marriage of the finest crafting of incense in accordance with the classical Emirati tradition.
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Lahdha
LAHDHA – One of the beautiful possibilities that scents create is the bringing of people together – people from different walks of life converge together in an instance. Chinese green tea is drawn, a chink of glass, a sip of Arabic Coffee, a pause. A moment – and everyone listens closely to the beautiful melody of incense.
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Lam’ah
What once began as a far-flung theoretical example has today flourished into a reality that can now be experienced in the form of a real and splendid Oudh oil. When a group of friends questioned ‘What would it cost to craft an oil from Kynam/Kyara?’ I laughed responding almost immediately ‘the cost would be huge. ‘ The discussion continued throughout the night and when it eventually came to an end the parting message was crystal clear – many people would be interested in such a venture.
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Layal – Scented Nights
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Layth
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Maluku
The Maluku Islands is a group of roughly 1027 Islands in the eastern part of the Indonesian archipelago. Known historically for it’s spices the Islands also carry the title of “The Spice Islands”.
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Marjaan
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Merauke
With the long-lasting aroma of Merauke nuggets, you can meditate and relax. Enjoy the smooth waves of fragrant woody punch that hit your olfactory nerves.Out of stock
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Mezaaj
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Mukhmal
From the Arabic word meaning Velvet – Mukhmal perfume is a delicious blend reminiscent of the unbridled and opulent glamour of the tales of ‘A thousand and One Nights’ striking the senses with a delicate & fruity velveteen sweetness.
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Mustaqbil
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Mysore 2018
The most sensual mysore sandalwood oil, pure indulgence from the source where the term Mysore was made famous. Aged for 2 years this is a golden opportunity to try the world famous Mysore Sandalwood oil and appreciate what all the fuss is about.
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Nangarhar Rose
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Nusa
The Nusa Tenggara wood and Nusa Oil provides you an opportunity to smell the wood and oil together. The very exact same batch of wood and oil. So here we provide you another chance to study both the wood and Oil and side by side; Nusa Tenggara wood and Nusa Tenggara Oil.
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Nusa Tenggara
Can you imagine the explosion of pleasant fragrance when the ocean, floral, and a hint of mango come together? That is what Nusa Tenggara can provide. What more could you want than a fragrant smoke from the best of both worlds?Out of stock
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Papua New Guinea
Enjoy the long-lasting aroma of Papua Oudh. Opening with a lovely mango peel note blending with unripe bananas transitioning into oceanic brightness with a lovely woodiness in the horizon.
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Qadeem
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Qais
A Cambodi Oudh from another time- the memoirs of a Sage. I am a strong believer in appreciating and recognising the people around us but when we talk about Oudh we often forget those priceless individuals who make it all possible.
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Qamar
With so much discussion on the price of Oudh, what drives those prices, and its undoubted value, Whilst the discussion will continue back and forth each party trying to justify their position, one thing that is forgotten is the alternative..
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Qandahaar – The Oil
QANDAHAAR – The Oil, When crafting a fragrance it is imperative for the composer to have an image in mind – A picture that will form a canvas for the subsequent art to beautify and adorn. The crafting of this Oudh Oil was unique. The imagery in mind was of recounting a tale of striking contrasts: rough but gentle, raw yet beautiful, familiar but mysterious and so it was named QANDAHAAR – an Ode to the city and its people.
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Qandahaar – The Wood
QANDAHAAR – The Wood, The historic ‘Oudh route’ is a fascinating journey from its origins in the Subcontinent and South Asia across sea, desert and mountains to the Arabian Peninsula. Such amazing cities as Konya, Balkh, Bukhara, Nishapur, Varanasi and Qandahaar dotted its length that stretched from the furthest tip of China next to Japan to Tyre in modern day Lebanon.
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Qandahaar III
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Rakhawah
There is a lot of similarity in how Oudh Rakhawah was distilled and how Oudh A’meen was distilled. The key difference being the wood for this distillation came from Borneo. These are our first offerings online and we wished to give our clients options to chose from, in variety and cost efficiency.
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Ridhwan
Have you ever wished to combine the most intriguing facets of Oudhs? To blend the most tantalising notes, regardless of region, to illustrate pure perfection.
The clean barnyard of an aged Hindi…
The bottomless jungle green of a Borneo…
Woody fruits of the Cambodian…
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Sabr
Wafts of muskiness in oceanic waves, roses, floral, wafts after wafts a pure bliss. Long lasting, engaging there is nothing better to be smelling in such challenging times that require patience.
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Safaa
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Safwaan
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Sandal
In the Eastern Attar culture Sandalwood has played an important role in perfumery for generations. The carrier characteristics and the foundation for building a myriad of fragrances, incense, ointments, paan and summer drinks.
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Sandal Parfum
Experience sandalwood in the manner that it was talked about by the previous generations, in the most wholesome and heartwarming way possible.
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Saqr
There are many nuances and shades of the wild that resonate within the core of our existence, and as humans, our souls are silently connected to the wild around us: the chirping of birds, the song of crickets and the jagged splashes of waves crashing against the shore line…The wilderness is an orchestra our soul is implicitly tuned to – its crescendo pure and freeing.
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Saqr II
As countless people will rapturously express to you; ‘the best Mukhallat (perfumery blend) I have ever smelt is SAQR.’ Released online in 2013 SAQR represented the pinnacle of perfumery. Composed on the foundation of the best of raw ingredients it was a delight to the senses. A joyful orchestra of nature’s boutique of scents, its crescendo pure and freeing, It was no surprise to us to receive numerous appeals for a SAQR II…and so began the lengthy journey. The tricky challenge to compose a piece of art that would live up to the expectations set by its’ predecessor.
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Serendib
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Shawq
Dark and deep with a sweet velvet-ooze, a resin so rich it enlightens the mind propelling the heart to a piercing state of focus and clarity – this is the reason why the sages of Knowledge would burn Hindi Oudhs in their gatherings of knowledge.
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Signature Sample Set
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Teeb
TEEB in Arabic means fragrance, and what a wonderful fragrance it is!
The most beautiful things around us are simple. Yet we get so carried away with the complex world we have created for ourselves that we falsely assume complexity to be beauty. TEEB challenges all of these perceptions.
– Crafted from the rarest of natural ingredients: Beach cast ambergris and government quota Siberian musk as provided to the native inhabitants of Siberia.
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Teeb
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The Scented Month 40 Grams
The tantalising waft of rich fried foods. The aroma of pungent herbs and unctuous soups mingling together with the rich warmth of saffron and cardamom-laden sweets. The earthy brittle scent of pistachio twining against sparklingly-sugary rose. Balmy meditative nights rife with the drifting scent of Bakhoor merging with the unabashed fragrance of liberal swipes of Oudh Oil– Ramadhan truly is ‘The Scented Month.’
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Turath
No fragrance enthusiast’s repertoire is complete without a solid musk blend that really celebrates the natural beauty of Musk. AND when it comes to musk then there is musk from all corners of the world, however Tibetan Musk has it’s own lofty position at the top of the list.
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Turath II
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Vintage Mysore
Established on August the 28th, 1871, the Fritzsche Brothers were one of the leading producers and importers of essential oils in the United States, producing some of the finest essential oils for over a century.
An essence of the east and universally recognised, Sandalwood has always been a rare commodity. Though many are familiar with the comforting scent of Sandal most people have not had the pleasure of experiencing pureunadulterated Mysore sandalwood let alone Vintage Mysore.
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Ward
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Ward Al-Ta’ifi
Where to begin…? Open any window during the harvest season in Ta’if’s rich, sun-dappled valleys and savour the charming fragrance permeating the mountain air; highly tenacious and immensely rich, a deep rose-floral, embellished with spicy yet occasional honey-like notes with a welcoming warmth.
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Yabaan
I begin to realise the beautiful and dark powdery resinous top-notes, with plenty of the kynamic sweet-yet-dark coupled with clear mountain air.
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Yunnan
For Yunnan imagine the most refined musk you have ever sampled but picture the musk grains replaced with heated oudh resin, dark blood red cherries, amber and the scent of a beast on heat.
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Zuhayr
For centuries the Indian subcontinent has arguably produced the most luxurious and finest Oudh Oils. Whilst that accomplished legacy may find itself in the firing line due to wayward practices carried out by greedy traders and distillers it is understandable why the outside world has the expectation and belief that the best Oudh will always be Hindi – and it truly can be sublime.
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