{"title":"Members Exclusive","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"moro","title":"MORO","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you’ve followed Al Hashimi for any length of time, you’ll know by now: when we go quiet, something deep is brewing. And now—true to form—we return with a brooding force from the southern wilds of the Philippines. Introducing \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMoro\u003c\/span\u003e: a dark, earthy Filipino oud oil named in honour of the proud and resilient cultures of Mindanao.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMoro is not for the faint of nose. This is oud in its rawest, most grounded form—\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ea subterranean brew of loamy jungle earth, aged bark, and smouldering forest resins\u003c\/span\u003e, all coiled around a whisper of vanilla that hums quietly through the base like the distant call to prayer in the still heat of dusk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is our answer to the call for something unflinchingly rooted in terroir. In contrast to the brighter, floral-tinged Filipino oils seen in years past, Moro takes the opposite path: deeper, denser, more primal. It opens with a fierce ouddiness—no sweetness to lull you in, no perfumer’s tricks. Just the honest soul of Mindanao wood, distilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBut wait… as the oil settles on the skin, a subtle metamorphosis begins. Beneath the thick folds of earth and bark, you’ll find an evolving trail of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003edried vanilla pod\u003c\/span\u003e, hints of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eold leather\u003c\/span\u003e, and a soft spice note reminiscent of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003echarred cinnamon and sun-baked roots\u003c\/span\u003e. The transitions are slow and organic, never forced—just like the land it hails from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAdan\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAdnan\u003c\/span\u003e before it, Moro is true to its source yet entirely its own creature. Where Adan roared with fresh wild heat, and Adnan whispered with vaporous finesse, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMoro walks barefoot through the jungle floor, cloaked in centuries of ancestral memory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn a world of loud top notes and sugar-drenched gimmicks, Moro stands quiet and grounded—a silent monument to Filipino oud in its most dignified, elemental form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOh—and the price? Let’s just say: \u003c\/span\u003eit doesn’t reflect what’s in the bottle. But that’s between us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e2.5g in a crystal bottle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Al Kimiya Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57321494675838,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/8166\/6686\/files\/Moro_21ac7ab6-c1b9-4cbf-a3dc-404fd492a60a.png?v=1777252196"},{"product_id":"satkara-ii","title":"SATKARA II","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bodoni 72 Book'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eThe ridiculously low price might not indicate it, but Satkara, is a high-grade Artisanal Oud distilled in 2021 from wood sourced in the jungles of Sylhet.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis luxurious oil boasts a unique blend of scents and is under-priced given that is falls under that rare, almost unicorn-like conjunction of events where a relatively large batch of superb incense-grade was available and subsequently produced a high-yield of artisan-crafted Oud.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bodoni 72 Book'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bodoni 72 Book'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eSatkara opens with a tantalizing blend of smooth high-quality Swiss dark chocolate, zesty Shatkora Sylheti citrus fruit used for cooking, and an umami gourmand note. The opening scent is complex and sophisticated, making a lasting impression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bodoni 72 Book'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eAs the Oud evolves after around 5 to 10 minutes, Satkara's heart notes emerge. The rich and aromatic scent of coffee blends seamlessly with the plain chocolate notes, creating a deep and intoxicating fragrance.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAfter 30 minutes, Satkara's base notes come to the forefront. The scent of antique wood is warm and comforting, while the leather note adds a touch of sophistication and elegance to the fragrance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bodoni 72 Book'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eSatkara's benefits and uses are numerous, making it a must-have for any fragrance or aromatherapy enthusiast. Its long-lasting and distinct fragrance can be worn as a signature scent or on special occasions. The calming properties of the oil make it an excellent choice for aromatherapy, reducing stress and anxiety. Satkara is truly a remarkable artisanal Oud that exudes luxury and elegance in every drop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bodoni 72 Book'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e2.5g bottle depicted is of an actual bottle of Satkara \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Al Kanz Artisanal Oud","offers":[{"title":"2.5g","offer_id":57321498411390,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/8166\/6686\/files\/Satkara_II.png?v=1777252243"},{"product_id":"thaqeel-iii","title":"THAQEEL III","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bodoni 72 Book';\"\u003eThaqeel was our ode to the archetypal Khaleeji-style thick and viscous \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bodoni 72 Book';\"\u003eCambodi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e oud.  Now, there are those in some quarters who decried the very concept of the Cambodi as marketed and understood in the Gulf.  To some extent, coming from an Artisanal Oud perspective, this is understandable, but a cursory analysis of the actual situation provides a different take.  Oud is \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bodoni 72 Book';\"\u003emainstream\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e in the Gulf in a way that it is not anywhere else in the world and to cater to a mainstream market, it is simply impossible to scale the production of high-quality oud to meet supply.  Instead, you find generic oils being sold to the masses who don't have any other frame of reference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bodoni 72 Book';\"\u003eThere were a few exceptions to this and one was the original \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bodoni 72 Book';\"\u003eThaqeel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Abdulsamad AlQureshi, a tola of which I managed to procure from literally the last remaining bottle in the Gulf in 2012 from their Medina branch.  This sublime vintage oud inspired us to create the first Thaqeel last year and unfortunately, despite creating quite a large batch we were slightly bewildered that it sold out before ever reaching this website.  One sniff of that Thaqeel and I was hooked to the extent that it became my daily oud for months on end, with it's beautiful red amber opening and smooth dry-down immediately capturing my attention.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bodoni 72 Book';\"\u003eWell it was so good that we had to create another batch which we can finally present to you!  However, I wouldn't advise a delay if you're thinking of acquiring a bottle as we don't expect it to be available for long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bodoni 72 Book';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bodoni 72 Book'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003e2.5g bottle depicted is for illustration purposes only \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Al Kimiya Signature Oud","offers":[{"title":"2.5g","offer_id":57321499033982,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/8166\/6686\/files\/ThaqeelIII.png?v=1777252249"},{"product_id":"kambodi-katheef-iii","title":"KAMBODI KATHEEF III","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bodoni 72 Book'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #212b36;\"\u003eThere’s big love for Thaqeels in the Arab world, there’s an even bigger love for Cambodi styled Oud, and it’s not because they think it’s fancy. Function means a lot. The functionality of an oil alongside its aroma is a make or break deal over here. It can smell like wonders, but if it doesn’t perform, they don’t want it. Kambodi Katheef , literally translating into ‘Dense Cambodi’ is one gooey, sticky, honey-like Oud, and you know what that means, longevity is through the roof with solid projection all the way through.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bodoni 72 Book'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #212b36;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bodoni 72 Book'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bodoni 72 Book'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #212b36;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bodoni 72 Book'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #212b36;\"\u003eBeing a blend between an organic Koh Kong Oud from 2016, and a wild Koh Kong from 1995, Kambodi Katheef III is made from superior raw materials than the famous original that had organic Trat Oud as its main constituent.  Kambodi Katheef III flaunts an array of Arabesque notes, including \u003ci\u003ered plums, honey, pollen, leather, and animalic funk\u003c\/i\u003e! Whether you’re looking for a solid Oud on the night out, or for a special occasion, the dignified scent of Kambodi Katheef will suit your needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bodoni 72 Book'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #212b36;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bodoni 72 Book'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bodoni 72 Book';\"\u003e2.5g bottle depicted is an actual bottle of Kambodi Katheef III\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bodoni 72 Book'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Al Kimiya Signature Oud","offers":[{"title":"2.5g","offer_id":57321499689342,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/8166\/6686\/files\/KambodiKatheefIII.png?v=1777252257"},{"product_id":"santal-misk-ii","title":"SANTAL MISK II","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAfter the original \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSantal Misk\u003c\/span\u003e sold out in record time, leaving many of our patrons disappointed, we refused to let its story end there. With much persuasion - truthfully, closer to begging - we convinced our supplier to part with the critical raw materials needed to resurrect what we consider the most remarkable attar we had ever created before Ghallia Abbasi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSome of these materials are vintage treasures, nearly impossible to source again. Without a time machine, this recreation may never be possible in the future. If you missed out the first time, this is your final opportunity to experience this extraordinary scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhere do I even begin? It’s as though I’ve uncorked a memory of primal elegance, a scent that whispers of forbidden forests and glimmers of golden light. The sandalwood strikes first: rich, creamy, almost velvety. It’s not the polished kind you find in a drawer of antiques but the living, breathing heart of a tree, full of warmth and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAnd then there’s the musk. Oh, the musk. It’s animalic, yes, but not in a way that shocks. It lingers, unfurling in layers—softly feral, deeply intimate, and utterly addictive. It gives the sandalwood a pulse, a kind of heartbeat as if the two were always destined to entwine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs the scent evolves, it becomes headier, almost hypnotic. There’s a sense of time having passed, like these elements have been left to steep together in secret, their union perfected in quiet alchemy. It’s both familiar and otherworldly—comforting yet dangerously alluring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSantalmisk isn’t just a fragrance; it’s a statement, an atmosphere, an experience. It wears like a second skin, whispering confidence and untamed sophistication. I can’t help but feel that it wasn’t made for me—I was made for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable in a 2.5g bottle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSelected feedback from customers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e NZ from the USA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWow, this is a very nice balanced fusion.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ydpf607c10eyiv1973328081yahoo-style-wrap\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDoes not smell run of the mill.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ydpf607c10eyiv1973328081yahoo-style-wrap\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eI've smelled many from many vendor's and my own macerations. Most vendor's smell smilar to what one can make at home. The exceptional ones use exceptional sandalwood oil, which is one factor which makes quite a difference but your's has few additional factors the age the balance and most importantly the type and quality of the musk itself.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ydpf607c10eyiv1973328081yahoo-style-wrap\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt's not the usual Siberian or Mongolian that people usually obtain from Sibermusk at least to my limited experienced nose. Not Kashmiri either.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ydpf607c10eyiv1973328081yahoo-style-wrap\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo my nose It's Nepali.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ydpf607c10eyiv1973328081yahoo-style-wrap\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eI could be wrong of course. But, this stuff is delightful and elegant, neither does the musk over power, neither does the sandalwood overpower at any point.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ydpf607c10eyiv1973328081yahoo-style-wrap\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYour website description is spot on.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ydpf607c10eyiv1973328081yahoo-style-wrap\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat sandalwood oil did you use for this,?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ydpf607c10eyiv1973328081yahoo-style-wrap\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow many years did you age this?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ydpf607c10eyiv1973328081yahoo-style-wrap\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNice one to start with, to be honest, I wasn't expecting this!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ydpf607c10eyiv1973328081yahoo-style-wrap\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ydpf607c10eyiv1973328081yahoo-style-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ydpf607c10eyiv1973328081yahoo-style-wrap\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHB from the USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ydpf607c10eyiv1973328081yahoo-style-wrap\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, just took a tiny dab of Santal Misk and it is insane!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo other sandal+musk combo comes even close.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really want to understand what went into it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSandalwood oil of which region of what year? Musk??? I do not understand what musk this is. The animalic note is subtle yet remains throughout! And how long did it sit to age? I am just in awe of this one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a perfect balance of sandal and musk I have ever smelled!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Al Kimiya Signature Oud","offers":[{"title":"2.5g","offer_id":57673327542654,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/8166\/6686\/files\/SantalMiskII_e2fd6cf1-3916-4278-9b2f-f7fb7b35fd2f.png?v=1783756898"},{"product_id":"murabba","title":"MURABBA","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen composing this attar, its richness touched me so deeply that ordinary description fell short. Only poetry could capture the experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMurabba is a fragrance that begins with a bold and jammy rose, its opening thick, rich, and intoxicating. Unlike most rose perfumes, where the delicate floral note shines only briefly before fading, here the rose endures, unfolding gradually in the drydown with a lighter and more airy radiance. This rare longevity is achieved through the subtle binding of rose with fine musk, which anchors and extends its life far beyond expectation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAt its heart lies smooth vintage sandalwood, rare, regal, and grounding. The rose, jammy at first, transforms into a gentle and luminous bloom, crowned with whispers of musk that linger like an echo through the night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhat makes Murabba truly exceptional is the rose itself. We used our finest in class 2025 vintage Taif Rose, hand-picked earlier in the year by our own team to create this extraordinary oil. After being featured in our Ghallia Abbasi and Ghallia Taifi attars, the last remaining amounts of this precious distillation were reserved for Murabba, ensuring that this composition embodies rarity, craftsmanship, and authenticity at the highest level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMany vendors do a disservice to attars by relying on ordinary or substandard raw materials, hoping that the interaction between ingredients will mask their shortcomings. We reject this approach completely. Every aromatic in Murabba was chosen for its ability to stand alone as a fine scent in its own right. The result is an attar that celebrates purity, quality, and refinement without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMurabba is more than a scent. It is a union of taste and fragrance, a harmony of richness and delicacy, an eternal moment captured in perfumed form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable in a 2.5g bottle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Al Kimiya Signature Oud","offers":[{"title":"2.5g","offer_id":57673333768574,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/8166\/6686\/files\/Murabba.png?v=1783756750"},{"product_id":"bourbon-royale","title":"BOURBON ROYALE","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhere should I even begin with this?  The traditional Ghaliya did not include vanilla in its composition, but if it had, this would have been the result. I will say it plainly: The Bourbon Royale is, in my estimation, the finest vanilla composition currently available on the market. This perfume was made for royalty, and it is fit for nothing less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have long resisted the temptation to create a vanilla-forward fragrance. The note has been so thoroughly abused by the industry — drowned in synthetic sweetness, buried beneath caramel clichés — that it seemed almost beyond redemption. But true Bourbon vanilla, handled with the reverence it deserves, is capable of extraordinary things. I set out to prove this, and what emerged exceeded even my own expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf Michelin rated perfumes, The Bourbon Royale would earn three stars without question. It is technically flawless, emotionally resonant, and utterly distinctive. This is vanilla, but not as you know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opening is a glorious scent of aged vanilla wine — if such a thing existed, it would smell precisely like this. There is a richness here that borders on intoxicating, a hot buttery vanilla that feels regal and impossibly rich. Beneath this splendour sits a granular, powdery spice that adds texture and depth, preventing the sweetness from ever becoming cloying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the heart develops, the powerful and robust vanilla yields to something softer — a vanilla liquor quality that is smooth and refined. A perfectly balanced floral emerges at the edge of the vanilla, never competing but gently framing it, adding dimension without distraction. The transition is seamless, as though the fragrance is breathing, expanding, revealing new facets with each passing hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the far dry down, something remarkable occurs. A purple and pink scent profile emerges that I have never encountered in any other perfume — a quality almost synaesthetic, as though colour itself has been translated into aroma. The composition continues to evolve, becoming ever more buttery and milky, suffused with a sweet vanilla essence that lingers on skin like a whispered promise. This is the vanilla of dreams, and it does not fade so much as it transforms, again and again, until the very last trace has disappeared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eConcentration:\u003c\/b\u003e Extrait\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable in a 30ml bottle \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e*Will be shipped in a 30ml square or round glass bottle at our discretion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Al Kimiya Signature Oud","offers":[{"title":"30ml","offer_id":57675075813758,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/8166\/6686\/files\/IMG_3489_36cc4f99-b1fb-43e2-af47-826eaf296374.webp?v=1783798659"}],"url":"https:\/\/kinanascents.com\/collections\/members-exclusive.oembed","provider":"Kinana","version":"1.0","type":"link"}