Malay Candan
vintage pure oud oil
Distilled in 2016
Malaysian agarwood stands alone in the world of oud.
No other region has produced as many legendary oils from such a small footprint. Its pristine forests and diversity of species gave rise to some of the most coveted distillations in history — yet today, high grade Malaysian material is all but gone. Recreating the great oils of the past is no longer possible.
This is why we pursue what still exists: vintage aged oils, family heirlooms, gifts once bestowed by Sheikhs and Sultans, alongside our own carefully aged distillations.
Among Malaysia's agarwood species, Candan (Aquilaria hirta) occupies a place of its own. Found on the highland slopes of Peninsular Malaysia, this single species is responsible for some of the most celebrated oils to emerge from the region. Today, Candan oils routinely trade at several times their original prices, with serious collectors moving quickly when old stocks surface.
One encounter with the aroma explains everything.
An opening of deep incense and smoke gives way swiftly to something unexpected; a sweet, creamy warmth layered with dark berries, caramel, sugarcane and a lingering note of liquor.
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the pinnacle of oud
Peninsular malaysia
Western Malaysian oud is undoubtedly the best of what this nation has to offer, exceedingly rare today, with its few ultra high grade batches gobbled up by HNWI collectors almost immediately, vintage stocks are the only way to experience the enchanting scent of Peninsular Malay oud wood.
When one smells a West Malay oil, they can immediately discern its origin, such is the uniqueness of this region with its jaw dropping top and heart notes and smooth sweet oud base, its no surprise that some of the greatest artisanal oud oils over the last few decades came from West Malaysia.
securing oud for the future
lab grade vials
Storing your oud oil correctly is the final step in the journey of an ultra high grade oil.
We make that easy with our selection of laboratory vials from J.G,. Finneran & DWK Wheaton (Next Gen V-Vials), manufactured in the USA and perfect for long term storage and aging.
Alternatively, for the daily users, preferring the traditional quarter tola bottles, our glass bottles utilise glass dipsticks, making application easy, and keeping your oil safe from any plastic contamination.