The Essentials

Notes: Grass, wood, damp stone, smoke, hot cocoa powder

If you haven’t used any East Indonesian oud woods before, you are in for a real treat. Imagine yourself outdoors and sitting around a campfire or walking through the forest just after its rained. The species is Gyrinops rather than the usual Aquilaria of mainland South East Asia. This Gyrinops is distinct and offers less spice and brings a grassy sweetness instead. Great choice for fumigation of clothes, especially paired with one of our Indonesian oud oils. An excellent oud wood at a great price.

Notes: Cinnamon, chicory, roasted hazelnut, burnt sugar

Oudimentary sources this oud wood from a supplier native to the Assam region. He divides his time between South East Asia and Assam, overseeing his farms, from which this oud wood is harvested. These are smaller pieces and similar to our Super Assam oud wood with a good amount of resin. Notes include cinnamon, chicory, roasted hazelnut, and burnt sugar amongst others. Not too sweet, as is common with Indian oud woods, but a lovely scent profile which is great for fumigation.

Notes: Damp earth, fennel, spice

Tarakan Island is located off the coast of East Kalimantan in Indonesia, close to the Malaysian border. The majority of the island is covered in mangrove swamps, which happen to be prime growing grounds for oud wood.

The burn is long-lasting and starts with an undeniable scent reminiscent of damp earth after a mid-afternoon tropical storm. This classic start gives way to a sweeter, headier note as resin appears and the smoke begins its smoldering dance.

While this batch doesn't carry the heavier resin content of top-tier woods, it offers an excellent burn with authentic character at a mid-range price point and available for a limited time only. Perfect for those seeking quality oud without the premium tag. Hard, medium-sized pieces with a handsome amount of resin embedded in each piece.