14th May - Quick update: Yesterday I started updating the product listings. So far the sandalwood and oud categories have been addressed - some new imagery, wholesale options on more of the sandalwoods and ouds, tweaks to content, and I have updated the age of these aromatics as well. Price increases on Cambodi oud and Thai Fruit Spice oud due to the age of these aromatics. Next, due to many requests, we are going to reintroduce sample sets by the weekend. We will offer rose, sandalwood and oud sample sets. Next, until May 31st we are trialling a lower shipping rate to the UK. On orders of 350 Euros or more, UK shipping drops from 38.99 to 12.99 Euros with UPS. Next, across June we will get a Facebook competition up and running. Also yesterday I added an Ambrette CO2 to the shop. This is really special product as first it was produced in 2022 - so before the ambrette crisis - and second profile wise the musk tonalities are exceptionally rounded, smooth, clean, powerful and longlisting with zero fatty aspects. Order lead-time now in hand at 3 working days too : ) Thanks, Adam : ) PS - Please can I ask clients to leave reviews if possible as it helps improve the website experience for others greatly. Thank you.
Recap - new materials recently added - French Rose Geranium E.O, Sandalwood Mysore E.O 4 Year Aged, Tuscan Olive Leaf Absolute, Mitti Attar (Petrichor), Persian Queen of Roses (Otto), Tomato Leaf Absolute, Oud Assami Skank E.O V.1, South Indian 10 Year Aged Vetiver E.O, Bengali Nagarmotha E.O, Violet Leaf Concrete, Italian Helichrysum Absolute S.G, Italian Oakwood Absolute, Organic Georgian Rose Raduga Otto and finally Persian P.E.A Intense Rose (Otto) Thank you, Adam : )
Mark Evans has this to say “Here we have the 20% tincture in ethanol of a truly remarkable resin that conveys the very soul of Africa to the senses. In the vast desert lands of the Kunene region of North-West Namibia, the resin of the Omumbiri tree (Commiphora wildii) is traditionally used by the Himba people in their rituals of daily care. The Omumbiri resin is placed in the bottom of a container made from a cow horn and then covered with a mix of animal fat and ochre. The fragrance of the resin permeates the ochre mixture which is then rubbed on the skin as a perfume. Recently, the commercialised gathering of ‘Namibian Myrrh’ resin has greatly improved access to food, education and health care for the Himba because of the extra income gained.
Smell this tincture on the skin, as it would be smelled by the Himba and be transported with a scent that is calming and meditative, half way between frankincense and myrrh with rounded, smooth, balsamic undertones. There’s a peppery smokiness there and the whole effect is one of a tranquil moment in the wild. An ochre sunset over the plains.
In perfumery, this gentle top note material could be used in situations where a calming hint of frankincense or myrrh is needed, but the essential oils of these are proving too brash. I also imagine it would provide a uniquely meditative experience when used to scent cosmetic creams.”
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KimRiccelli (verified owner) –
It truly feels like a well-aged amalgamation os Hojari and Myrrh, which has smoothed and rounded out the sharp edges without losing its sparkle. A wonderful addition to orientals and incense accords.