Essential Assam

Distilled from well-aged plantation wood—good quality, properly resinated. You get that classic Assam opening: a mild barnyard edge right out of the vial. Not aggressive, just enough to let you know it’s real. That funk fades quickly though, and what follows is worth the wait.

As it settles, the profile opens up into warm, honeyed tones—like dark forest honey with a hint of molasses. There’s a soft, woody sweetness underneath, and a kind of golden, syrupy warmth that clings to the skin. No sharp edges, just a smooth progression from raw to refined.

It’s a good example of how far plantation agarwood has come when the trees are given time and the distillation is handled properly. Not wild, but no shortcuts either. Just a well-made oil that evolves the way Assam oud should