Mobeen.Imran
True Ouddict
But I'm definitely going to try a drop on my moustache
Gona give you special trick : a mini drop right under the nostrils on your mustache hair for discret application and long self enjoyment.
Lol I do this so often. It's like telling my oud oil you are all for me and I m all for you! Not even one of your molecule shall be shared with anyone except with me
Hi/as salaam alaikum
Does anyone have any tips for me on how to make oud last longer on skin? Also how to apply it for better sillage and projection
Apologies in advance to the admins if this is in the wrong section
Thanks
Maybe your question has been answered by others and I might be late in my contribution. One observation I have since I'm following this forum is that most enthusiast talk about applying 100% oil on the body, now don't get me wrong because for certain ailments I personally use 100% blend of essential oils e.g. insomnia relief or pain relief but when it comes to be used as perfume the experts recommend dilution in a carrier oil. Dilution apparently extends the longevity of the aroma when applied on your body, at least that's what most authors/experts of aromatherapy and perfumery say. Try either with jojoba or refined sweet almond, don't use virgin almond because it has aroma of almond and may skew the notes of agarwood unless you like it that way.
The good thing about blend is that you are extending use of precious agarwood you have purchased, for e.g. if you bought 2 ml of agarwood and you added 8 ml of almond or jojoba carrier oil, you now have 10 ml of agarwood blend that most likely will last much longer than 2 ml of agarwood. It's win-win because you are now able to get lot more bang for your buck and the carrier oil is supposed to extend the aroma as opposed to using undiluted.
Not everyone might agree to this theory but I suggest one should try and you may reveal another way your oud to last much longer. We all know oud is extremely strong in aroma, any dilution between 5% and 25% will save you significant money and will stretch your dollar or euro.
My two cents ...
I think this may be possible or contemplated if you are using cheap thai/ hindi plantation oil produced by a large factory. However most people on this forum would not sacrifice performance, projection, and progreesion of an oil by diluting it, i think most would consider it sacrilege! Artisan oils are produced very delicately and yes some can be "strong" however most have average silage with many subtle notes to be uncovered by the wearer. The twists and turns an oil takes are the most enjoyable and desired facets of Oud(h).
Back to the question, moisturising the area (wrists, neck etc) with a non aromatic oil/ cream and then applying oud seem to stretch the oil best. Or failing that applying on clothing works very well.
By diluting you are not sacrificing performance though it may seem that way, in fact carrier oils are supposed to enhance the performance of essential oil and you'll find many experts agreeing on this. Even IFRA suggests dilution for essential oils, the ultimate body of fragrance regulation.
However it comes down to an individual and their personal preference on usability.
Maybe your question has been answered by others and I might be late in my contribution. One observation I have since I'm following this forum is that most enthusiast talk about applying 100% oil on the body, now don't get me wrong because for certain ailments I personally use 100% blend of essential oils e.g. insomnia relief or pain relief but when it comes to be used as perfume the experts recommend dilution in a carrier oil. Dilution apparently extends the longevity of the aroma when applied on your body, at least that's what most authors/experts of aromatherapy and perfumery say. Try either with jojoba or refined sweet almond, don't use virgin almond because it has aroma of almond and may skew the notes of agarwood unless you like it that way.
The good thing about blend is that you are extending use of precious agarwood you have purchased, for e.g. if you bought 2 ml of agarwood and you added 8 ml of almond or jojoba carrier oil, you now have 10 ml of agarwood blend that most likely will last much longer than 2 ml of agarwood. It's win-win because you are now able to get lot more bang for your buck and the carrier oil is supposed to extend the aroma as opposed to using undiluted.
Not everyone might agree to this theory but I suggest one should try and you may reveal another way your oud to last much longer. We all know oud is extremely strong in aroma, any dilution between 5% and 25% will save you significant money and will stretch your dollar or euro.
My two cents ...
So for example if I put 2ml of oud oil in 8ml of jojoba oil the smell and intensity etc would be the same but with better longevity?
In winters, scarf or muffler
In summers, please remember summer in Pakistan is really summer, moustache is the last refuge of and for Oud oil.
And for no moustache?
Oils distilled on high heat or distilled for a very long time would have more of the heavier molicules , this would give more longevity , if i take the first fraction of hojary oil on low heat the smell is gone withit a hour , while the later fractions will keep on my arm much much longer .Distillers/vendors, not asking for proprietary secrets but is there anything in distillation that accounts for longevity or projection?