So how should it be that every facet of every fragrance be experienced identically by radically different beings? Miu Miu is the sister label to Prada, and was founded in 1992 by Miuccia Prada. Papuan is just different spelling for Guallam.. Kinam was already part of their culture before the USA even existed! Vietnamese kinam does not smell like other Vietnamese agarwood, even if it be the stickiest, most resinated kind. WebOne thing you do learn from ancient descriptions of kyara is the simplicity: kinam is bitter or smells like a monk. There are great oils and then there are outstanding oils. Then, take a swipe of Kyara. We could use yet another image to help clarify the issue: ALL students of the medical profression have the potential to become a doctor. It reminds me of Westerners who argue about the difference between sushi and sashimi. Its the exquisite olfactory uniformity and kinamic warmth Ive tried to capture in my Guallams, my Hailams, my Chiem Po Chais, even my Borneosand New Guineas. WebFragrance notes. KINAM & MARKETING. Duringthe 2017 OudFest, we did a blind test. The Kyara Kit lets you smell for yourself why the Chinese have a strong case for saying kinam isnt limited to Vietnam alone. But this oil is old and I confirmed with Ensar whatI am smelling is part of the wood and not process or matter of age. Super incense. From that point on, incense would become an important facet of Japanese culture.Incense is used for a variety of purposes, including WebThe scent is kind of like an earthy scent like regular copal, but where youd smell the sweet top notes and complex woodsy smell, its more of a one note earthy scent mixed with some charcoal. To smell more. That people arent sure what it smells like; that to them kinam doesnt really stand out from the crowd. And the best way to experience it is by actually heating some first hand. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I love the kinam note. If youve chewed on a bit of kyara, you know the difference between smelling a piece gently heated and the minty bite you feel when crushing a pellet with your teeth and sucking in the kyara juice. Nha Trang seems to have delinked itself.Fahad / UAE. What oils wow! The trees frequently become infected with a parasite fungus or mold, Phialophora parasitica, and begin to produce an aromatic resinin response to this attack. Monster oil but a gentle giant. Intense but smooth. We gave our guests a Japanese kyara pellet to chew on. Enough with the charts and ancient descriptions. This review was fantastic! Sour -- Resembles the smell of plums or other acidic foods. Already, there have been a few of my burn sessions where I can literally do nothing but just inhale the scent through my nose, barely even able to think. If theothertheory is true, andKyarais indeed the fruit of a unique combination of events which may take place in any type of Aquilaria or Gyrinops tree, then my original question still remains unanswered. In the form of Bakhoor, which is scented wood chips soaked in fragrance oils, it burns in public places and private homes throughout the Middle East and North Africa. As an example, Qi Nam Khmer did not smell likekyara, but it was the rarest Cambodian profile I have experienced to date. Try for as long as you can to stay clear of it. Thats the motto. Ants smell the chemicals that make up odors with olfactory receptors on their antennae. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA. Its like not being able to tell the difference between goat yogurt or cows, or the difference between Thai oud and Maroke. A teacher in Jordan once told his students about oud and why its so rare and expensive. The reason youve now got the chance to own living kyara harvests from all four corners is simple: these are vintageharvests. Dimension of? Number 1 oil of all time: Kyara. The International Fragrance Association has also evaluated the safety of cinnamaldehyde for perfumes and colognes, and other products like soap and laundry detergent. Its the aroma that permeates everything I do. To me it soars higher than agarwood into a crisp, clear blue sky and I cant help but follow it. And right behind them, another fleet of Maseratis, and, and. Yet, its still peppery and green while being a virginal white floral. This oil is powerful, bitter, medicinal. It is firing on all cylinders. But if you insist on Vietnamese kinam being the only kinam out there, youll still be left in awe at how these Brunei, Borneo, and Chinese palettes smell so out of this world compared to regular varieties from the same regions. Visit Baieido or Shoyeido and buy their kinam. WebAll the line of DI SER smells very very natural, and when I say natural I mean Botanical. I have never smelled Kyara the wood, not into burning wood anyway. It reminds me of Westerners who argue about the difference between sushi and sashimi. One thing Ive learned is that many people who talk about kinam have not smelled kinam; not even the offerings by established Japanese houses. It almost smells like freshly cut grassand an old school lily of the valley perfume. I took a couple of small pieces and made a true Kinam tincture with perfumers alcohol. But then there are select few true legends. For any oudhead, this is a delicious festival to look forward to, drinking in the meticulousness of oudheads that went before. They are the ones I learned from, smelled from, and got my kinam from. Although it is commonly referred to as quicksilver, it has no detectable odor. *Written by David Oller of Esoterics, LLC. The evaluation will be based on the following criteria: I wonder how the scent would be classified relative to Rikoku woods? In my opinion, until somebody distil an oil from actual Kyara wood than you can actually know what is that smell you can compare it. Off-putting to my nose but too much other awesome going on that I can get past it and still derive pleasure and still crave it again.Rasoul / Canada, .25 gr high recovery V-vial, 3 gr EO-Vial. The distinctive element of Middle Eastern perfumery is oud, or agarwood, a precious resin with an opulent aroma of tobacco, leather and honey. Vietnamese kinam does not smell like other Vietnamese agarwood, even if it be the stickiest, most resinated kind. Just like a Malaccensis will not be a Crassna, as it is its disposition to produce this type and not another type. Sore as hell and in pain. This proves that Borneo is defunct and Cambodi doesnt mean what they tell you it ought to. This and Royal Kynam are simply the finest oud oils Ive ever smelled. However, sometimes the roots become infected with the fungus and these can be found underground. Proof? Period.Rasoul / Canada. Instead, as with a sliver of kinam sizzling, you encounter a single pristine note of immediate beauty that goes beyond origin. The Japanese hold that kinam only originates in Vietnam, Hainan and parts of Cambodia while the Chinese have identified kinam in various other agarwood-growing regions. Its not marketing. They spent 20 percent more time with the cancerous samples. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. To not only capture its multi-layered charm in a drop of oud but to go beyond that. For a day of reverence and remembering, it is a day for special oud. Most amazingly, it doesnt smell like resin at all! They found the oud was an olfactory extension of the numbness in their mouth. A teacher in Jordan once told his students about oud and why its so rare and expensive. If you havent, and you got your kinam from Facebook vendors or online circles swapping little splinters of kyara then chances are youre still in the dark about what kinam is all about. A great comparison. Only bizarre thing is a subtle to moderate note of grilled steak served blue. Needed an oil to calm me down and help ground me to a sound nights sleep. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. According to the logic of not naming oils save according to their generic characteristics, using such terms as Supreme and Ateeq and Sulaiman in naming oud oils ought to be deemed equally misleading and dishonest. There are only a handful of ouds on the planet in the same class as this one. The Kyara Kit is a testament to this legacy. And the olfactory density is of the highest caliber, it is immediately brain-piercing. Let me repeat that:No oneknows what constituteskyara. This evening this oil opens with more Cambodi notes on the top and mid while the base is all medicinal dark red Vietnam. How does the grading work? If you can acquire some of that, IMO you will own one of the top ouds ever distilled. Its good to also burn one stick at a time and maintain a steady burn routine so your nose learns to work around that acrid smell. How does it smell? Scents like lemon and orange are not only well-known for their Vitamin C properties, but simply sniffing the fruit can help boost energy and alertness. Her signature scent is a combination of white musk, jasmine, and sandalwood. The scent is beautifully distinct and exquisitely rare; the golden tip at the top of the oud pyramid, regardless of the country its found in. You order will contain kinam pellets, like this: This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Generally speaking, these chemical compounds provide a soapy-waxy-lemony-floral touch to a perfume formula. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA. Words failHank / USA. That people arent sure what it smells like; that to them kinam doesnt really stand out from the crowd. One enthusiast admits being sold Kyaraby the owner of a major Japanese incense company which when shown to the owner of a different company was promptly dismissed as non-Kyara.If the bigwigs of theKyaratrade themselves cannot agree as to what constitutesKyara, who can? As soon as it was lit she said, wow, that smells expensive. There are several types of kyara. I believe it is a process that yieldskyara, a question of age, nutrients, soil, light, water and of course the bugs. IfKyarais a unique, ultra rare species of Aquilaria tree that only grows in Vietnam, as Baieido maintains, then aKyaratree is aKyaratree irrespective of whether it contains anyKyara, just as an apple tree remains an apple tree even if it never bears a single apple. Simply stunning.Phil / USA, Kyara is definitely in the running for the holy grail of oud. This is one of them. Thats the real challenge of distillation. than the Ryugen, which I will go into below, so I consider it like an Aloeswood Extreme. Kinam is massively hyped and marketed Ive gotten slack for this myself (I guess people dont read my blog enough) and the result is a cloud of confusion. leave them for those that know their value which, if you ask me, is worth far more than a mere dollar-value Ensar slaps on these babies).Taha / Malaysia, Kyara Subhan Allah What a wonder Nha Trang and then this. Its you and I benefitting from generations of refinement. I understand, but how about suspending listings, or advising at purchase time that shipping will be delayed. Its not about Grade Aor AAA or Super King. Argon gas holds it back. Some believe kinam is purely a marketing gimmick. So do all agarwood trees have the potential to become akyaratree, if only allowed to mature for 135 years? it must mean people are making stuff up. WebIts not particularly high grade wood but the blend is perfect and the scent is rich and clear. Thats why kyara discussions often read like philosophy lectures, and why it makes for a great marketing hook to cash in on the confusion. In fact as I mentioned, this plantation Kinam is amazing in its own way considering the short inoculation period and the generated scent profile. As is mentioned in reviews below, Kyara is the name of the oud wood most highly prized in Japan and China. For coffee like notes, there's an offering by Shunkohdo, Houshou, which reminds me of spicy and smoky chocolate coffee, and Wabi-Sabi by Awaji Baikundo, which is pretty hard to explain other than it also smells like roasted chicory and coffee. Thats what I find so fascinating about discussions about kinam: the uncertainty. Hi oud learner, I have no doubt about your experience with the wood and you are most likely right about it, but this is not what is representing by 2 of the vendors who are selling this type of oud oils: Peter. You have on at least 3 occasions accused him of false advertising. I totally agree with you in regards to Nha Trang being a full-profile oil. So glad you are able to experience it. WebTaylor Swift has collaborated with many different brands to create signature scents and a candle. It smells like great, if restrained, aloeswood to me, but I don't notice anything Kyara-like but I may be looking for too narrow a definition of Kyara. It also has that oud/aloeswood dirty edge to it, but remarkably understated while rising up in plumes of smoke here and there to surprise you with a very intense resinous note. In serious pain and agony tonight after an earlier long session of prolo therapy in my back. So, things CAN get puzzling. So I just burned a bit of Kyara Houzan which is similar to Ai no Matsu but with more kyara. The Kyara also hints at cosmic mysteries, but peering through the canopy of a Papuan jungle. If youre curious to learn more, take a walk inside your As a matter of fact, while on my scent journey, I had to try everything that I could get my hands on. Questions? Her candle, made in collaboration with Rewined, features notes of orange, grapefruit, pink peppercorn, neroli, and orange blossom. Think of it as the oud of oud. Wow! The truth is, while kyara is made out to be a mystery, its not. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Hell point to different batches of wood and tell you: This is Yunnan, that ones Maluku; over here youve got sinking Port Moresby But ask him about those nuggets way at the top and he doesnt tell you where its from. I'm yet to experience Kyara and maybe someday will try it out and share my experience. Kyara defines what I do and Kyara is not only as close to kyara an oud oil can get, but one that takes you beyond the wonder of the wood into the labyrinth wonderland of oud oil where red kinam smells green smells purple smells more, all at once. The scent is beautifully distinct and exquisitely rare; the golden tip at the top of the oud pyramid, regardless of the country its found in. On the opening, I see the Hainan notes clearer than before and the narcotic Cambodi bitterness. With time the Cambodi-like notes strengthen and kyara enju incense notes take over. Just take a whiff of each and youll know! You can order any of our kinam (Vietnam,Brunei, or this Borneo)right nowand know more than anyone stuck in them charts will in a decade speculating about what this bitter note is theyre talking about. Say the tree is 85 years when harvested. I only wish people could try these oils. Kyara might have been cheaper, as was all agarwood, back in the day when there was more of it. I find that to be just a tad implausible. I dont buy the claim that kinam is a modern marketing tool, but I do get why people say this. Its aimis to capture as correctly as possible the scent of Vietnamese Kinam, and to that end, Vietnamese, Chinese (Hong Kong & Hainan) shavings were distilled along with cleaning dust from proper Cambodian Kinam. Theres no cardamom, no mint; no jungle vibe, earthiness, or forest note. The scent that makes you fork over your life savings to make one just one Oud. Thats why kyara discussions often read like philosophy lectures, and why it makes for a great marketing hook to cash in on the confusion. Thank you all for taking time to read this! He taught a few Cambodian students, he explains, who told him that theres a unique snake that lives exclusively in agarwood trees and attacks anybody who tries to get near one. Thats why we offer avaried collection of kinam granules that covers both schools. https://www.kyarazen.com/enjoying-kyara-through-mon-koh/. Just like using those old charts outlining the traits of different kinds of agarwood is effectively useless today sasora is sour while kyara is bitter or smells like an aristocrat in its elegance and gracefulness. WebOne thing you do learn from ancient descriptions of kyara is the simplicity: kinam is bitter or smells like a monk. Throw together random batches from Hong Kong, Vietnam and Cambodia, and you wont get this smell. The fragrance is like an aristocrat in its elegance and gracefulness." Even old-timer fragrance lovers dont know what oud really is, and within the world of oud kyara is out of reach for most. Today the resin is commonly called Jinko, Aloeswood, Agarwood, and Oud. Not to mention agarwood like this: Same goes for Borneo and Brunei. it would seem to indicate that akyaratree could qualify as akyaratree no matter whether it contained anykyaraor even any degree of infection. While that was 6 years ago, I have not revisited it but I have revisited other kyaras that were too subtle or lost on me the first time through and what I noticed after developing my nose was that there were these deeper peppery notes under the aloeswood that once you start tuning into those and listening, you get a bigger kyara profile than you would in the ones like Chokoh no 5 where it essentially smacks you in the face with the smells, because you had to look for it. Along with the odor, discharge may be greenish-yellow, and you may It is this precious resinous wood that is treasured around the world. It was as if time stood still. Harvested at only 85 years, the resin has not hardened to the degree of being identified as incense grade agarwood, let alonekyara. How can anyone in his right mind, upon harvesting akyaratree, proceed to distill oil from it? Walk into a Baieido showroom in Japan in person and theyll only let you buy 1 gram of kyara, even if youre a known collector. Chat or message us now. Also - sometimes vendors ship but it's out of their control at that point. At that level, there is nothing really better, just different. This is a high kyara content incense stick with minimal other ingredients smell alike. You can spend ten years reading charts that compare Borneo oud to Cambodian oud, and still be none the wiser. Most authentic kyara pieces were sold to private collectors in Japan, which is how Di Ser came into possession of its own small collection of the precious wood. Just like a kid in a candy store. Kyara is a particular odor described as A gentle and dignified smell with a touch of bitterness. Cape May, NJ 08204, document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Scents of Earth LLC. Here, another question arises: At what stage of the resination process is akyaratree, akyaratree? Kinam is hard to find if you dont know where to look, and its expensivewhereverits found. All the confusion and difficulty in getting your hands on real kinam is exactly because Japanese and Chinese collectors have this monopoly. It may not display this or other websites correctly. WebWhat does Kyara smell like? It took a while to write you because I wanted to wear Kyara first, but have been in a difficult mental state and didnt want to potentially waste any Kyara when my outlook would have been an obstacle. 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