PURE OUD OIL
MALINAU ABSOLUT
WILD HONEY, MINT LEAF, FOREST SPICE, GARDENIA, WILD JASMINE, SOFT WOODS, MALINAU RESIN, GOLDEN AMBER, LEATHER, VANILLA POD
FRAGRANCE NOTES
DESCRIPTION
A masterwork of refinement, Malinau Absolut captures the untamed spirit of North Kalimantan’s jungles in a composition of extraordinary clarity and depth. Distilled from wild sinking Malinau agarwood dust and shavings, this oil offers a vivid olfactory journey that unfolds with poise and intrigue.
The opening greets you with a radiant fusion of wild honey, cooling mint leaf, and soft forest spice. There's a shimmering brightness—green, slightly sweet, and ethereal—that hints at mountain pollen carried on early morning air.
As it develops, a creamy heart of white florals emerges—gardenia and wild jasmine veiled in soft woods. These florals aren’t loud but whisper through the oil like sunbeams filtering through dense canopy.
In the dry-down, the oil anchors itself in a bed of deep Malinau resin, laced with golden amber, faint leather, and a trace of sun-warmed vanilla pod. It hums with a comforting warmth, balancing sweet, clean facets with rich, grounding complexity.
GOES WELL WITH
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“Malinau Absolut’s wild honey and forest spice find a luscious counterpart in Kambodi Nectar’s wild honey accord and caramelised fig, weaving a tapestry of natural sweetness and depth. The Cambodian Koh Kong oud in Kambodi Nectar enhances Malinau Resin’s rich, resinous heart, while jasmine sambac and champaca absolute echo Malinau Absolut’s wild jasmine, creating an exotic jungle bloom that captivates the senses.”
“Verdigris’s earthy green oud, violet leaf, and copper rust accord lend an intriguing metallic freshness that contrasts and highlights Malinau Absolut’s forest spice and soft woods. The presence of jasmine sambac in Verdigris resonates with Malinau Absolut’s wild jasmine, while the rich ambergris and patchouli grounds the pairing in a deep, mysterious forest floor ambiance.”
NORTH KALIMANTAN JUNGLE IN A DROP — 2018
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£162.50
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MALINAU ABSOLUT
0.25g
The Composition
Olfactory Pyramid
Top Notes
First Impression · 0–30 min
Heart Notes
The Soul · 30 min–4 hrs
Base Notes
The Foundation · 4+ hrs
Provenance & Craft
The Art of Distillation
Malinau Absolut is a 2018 distillation distilled from wild sinking agarwood dust and shavings sourced deep within North Kalimantan’s jungles. The oil opens with a radiant blend of wild honey, fresh mint leaf, and subtle forest spice, evoking the clarity of mountain pollen on an early morning breeze. This luminous brightness feels both green and gently sweet.
At its heart, creamy white florals of gardenia and wild jasmine emerge, framed by soft woods that whisper like filtered sunlight through dense canopy. The composition settles into a rich base of Malinau resin fused with golden amber, faint leather, and a hint of sun-warmed vanilla pod.
The resulting scent balances a comforting warmth with refined complexity, capturing the untamed spirit of its origin with extraordinary clarity and depth.
MALINAU ABSOLUT
The Layering Ritual
Wear Them Together
The ancient Middle Eastern tradition of fragrance layering — two scents, one signature.
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Why They Work Together
Malinau Absolut’s wild honey and forest spice find a luscious counterpart in Kambodi Nectar’s wild honey accord and caramelised fig, weaving a tapestry of natural sweetness and depth. The Cambodian Koh Kong oud in Kambodi Nectar enhances Malinau Resin’s rich, resinous heart, while jasmine sambac and champaca absolute echo Malinau Absolut’s wild jasmine, creating an exotic jungle bloom that captivates the senses.
How to Layer
Apply the Oud Oil to pulse points first. Let it bloom for 5 minutes, then spray the fragrance over the top to lock in the accord.