PURE OUD OIL
PHONGSALI
WILD HONEY, MINT LEAF, FOREST SPICE, GARDENIA, WILD JASMINE, SOFT WOODS, MALINAU RESIN, GOLDEN AMBER, LEATHER, VANILLA POD
FRAGRANCE NOTES
DESCRIPTION
Laos/Yunnan
Bitter musky opening with deep green kinamic notes and a very rich resin core.
Phongsali is a Laos/Yunnan oud oil with a bold, resinous profile. It opens with a bitter muskiness before developing into deep green kinamic notes, supported by a rich resin core that gives the oil density, depth, and lasting character.
GOES WELL WITH
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“Malinau Absolut 2’s wild honey and forest spice notes find a luscious counterpart in Kambodi Nectar’s wild honey accord and caramelised fig, creating a rich, gourmand interplay that deepens the jungle’s sweetness. The Cambodian Koh Kong oud and soft woods in Malinau Absolut 2 harmonize elegantly with Kambodi Nectar’s dark patchouli and ambergris tincture, weaving a decadent tapestry of resinous warmth and vibrant fruitiness.”
“Azure Nebula’s cool blue florals and chamomile extract bring a refreshing contrast to Malinau Absolut 2’s warm forest spice and honeyed top notes, while its Thai oud and ambergris base echo Malinau’s golden amber and soft woods. Together, they compose a celestial duet where red champaca and wild jasmine entwine, evoking a serene yet vibrant jungle twilight.”
NORTH KALIMANTAN JUNGLE IN A DROP — 2021
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£130.00
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PHONGSALI
1g
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 2 is a 2021 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.
PHONGSALI
The Layering Ritual
Wear Them Together
The ancient Middle Eastern tradition of fragrance layering — two scents, one signature.
Why They Work Together
Malinau Absolut 2’s wild honey and forest spice notes find a luscious counterpart in Kambodi Nectar’s wild honey accord and caramelised fig, creating a rich, gourmand interplay that deepens the jungle’s sweetness. The Cambodian Koh Kong oud and soft woods in Malinau Absolut 2 harmonize elegantly with Kambodi Nectar’s dark patchouli and ambergris tincture, weaving a decadent tapestry of resinous warmth and vibrant fruitiness.
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.