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Al Shareef Oudh

Al Shareef Oudh

Master Perfumer
Edward Muller said:
Qandahaar III by Al Shareef Oud

A very beautiful Hindi

There is barn. But it’s not overwhelming - more like a subtle nod acknowledging its presence.
Imagine all the non-soak Hindi releases - Imperial Oud and Agar Aura’s but heavier with a hint of barn, you will get a rough idea what Q III smells like. The opening has an Umami note to it. A little salty. But it quickly disappears.
Hay. Leathery. Amber. Tobacco. The usual suspects of a Hindi oil with a light glaze of waxy character. Incredible. Satisfying. Hits all spot.
very well done. It is not a ground breaking oil in terms of uniqueness (after all to my nose it is a classic profile Hindi - don’t expect something radically experimental), but man... I don’t think I can be happier with this purchase. Well rounded, complex with great depth. SOOOOO BEAUTIFUL.

Something wonderful lurks at the back - I can’t yet pinpoint what it is yet. Something floral, something creamy and something sweet like tonka. It is not there all the time but once in a while it makes its appearance to uplift the oil to an entirely different level.



A Michelin star restaurant’s chicken risotto vs a chicken risotto from a typical Italian restaurant.

Sure on the surface it may look like the same dish - but it’s all the extra herbs, the aromatics, no matter how minute, together with the craftsmanship and attention to detail that sets them apart. If this was my first full bottle Hindi - I think it will be difficult to pull the triggers on other Hindi purchases.

PS - As the oil goes further - it gets even more beautiful. The aura it emits is almost pink, like Turkish delight. The Rose gets more evident. Incredibly clean. Powdery. One of very few oils that evoke emotion when I smell it. It just gets prettier and prettier - to a point that I would happily take a big swipe of this and walk out in a crowded space

I would group the scent profile together with Hareer and Hudayl from the same house.
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Thank you Sir. Very humbling when our art is appreciated in this heartfelt manner. All three Qandahaar oils are mind benders.

Al Malek Al Hindi II is an oil on a different level, on a different plane, the near decade of ageing has taken the complexity on a different dimension and as you mention Ugly - Delicious , a Hindi that is symphony in harmony. How did you find the silage/lasting ?
 
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Edward Muller

True Ouddict
Al Shareef Oudh said:
Thank you Sir. Very humbling when our art is appreciated in this heartfelt manner. All three Qandahaar oils are mind benders.

Al Malek Al Hindi II is an oil on a different level, on a different plane, the near decade of ageing has taken the complexity on a different dimension and as you mention Ugly - Delicious , a Hindi that is symphony in harmony. How did you find the silage/lasting ?
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Haven’t had the luck to try the other two but I am so glad I managed to experience Qandahaar III!

The longevity for Al Malek Al Hindi is insane. Easily over 15 hours. The dry down remain intact and rich after an extended period of time - which I find amazing, as most oils tend to lose its clarity after that amount of time.
Silage wise - it’s on and off, almost like a phantom. But I suppose it could be because of olfactory fatigue given it is quite powerful!


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Oudamberlove

Oudamberlove

Member
OudGood said:
Lol... Not like anything dramatic happens but i'm just not a big fan of its notes after the initial opening.
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I will confess that when I swipe People’s Ceylon, I wait for the top notes to disappear, so I can get to the part that I am enamored with. We seem to be at opposite poles in our preference with this oil:D
 
alcolado glacial

alcolado glacial

True Ouddict
Aasifah-ASO this morning. Reminds me of Bandarban soaked of RBO. For me a bit to barney. It is the only oil out of 4 that dissapointed, but the quality is there, i guess i don't like my barn to be too upfront in oils.

Alshareef 4-ASO A very refined malay oud scent. Giving me relaxing vibes this afternoon.
 
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EHV

Oud Fan
@alcolado glacial ; Do try the Aasifah again. Initially, I wasn't sure about it but it's truly sublime.

I have to wonder if I tried too quickly after transit from Australia because it really seems to have settled and deepened in just a short time and all the nuances, (for days) have come out making it quite spectacular.

I also have Bandarban Hills, (the original soaked version) and to me, the two oils are not alike. Aasifah is so much more complicated and "layered". Bandarban Hills is a terrific oil, especially for the price as well but to me, apples and oranges and different levels of the art. :)

Eric



alcolado glacial said:
Aasifah-ASO this morning. Reminds me of Bandarban soaked of RBO. For me a bit to barney. It is the only oil out of 4 that dissapointed, but the quality is there, i guess i don't like my barn to be too upfront in oils.

Alshareef 4-ASO A very refined malay oud scent. Giving me relaxing vibes this afternoon.
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alcolado glacial

alcolado glacial

True Ouddict
EHV said:
@alcolado glacial ; Do try the Aasifah again. Initially, I wasn't sure about it but it's truly sublime.

I have to wonder if I tried too quickly after transit from Australia because it really seems to have settled and deepened in just a short time and all the nuances, (for days) have come out making it quite spectacular.

I also have Bandarban Hills, (the original soaked version) and to me, the two oils are not alike. Aasifah is so much more complicated and "layered". Bandarban Hills is a terrific oil, especially for the price as well but to me, apples and oranges and different levels of the art. :)

Eric
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I will try another time for sure. It could be travelschock, or my nose is a bit off, but will try again :thumbsup:
 
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