or Aquilaria agallocha andis a very popular ingredient in Japanese incense and is often used in traditional Chinese, Unanai, Ayurvedic, and Tibetan medicine. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Im not offering you a mystery: We have kyara as identified by kyara experts in Japan and China, and sold as kyara by the most respected authorities in the field. Vietnamese kinam does not smell like other Vietnamese agarwood, even if it be the stickiest, most resinated kind. I understand it may vary but I am looking for an incense stick that has the "Kyara" smell and I would like the smell to linger for a bit so my house stays smelling nice. The Kyara also hints at cosmic mysteries, but peering through the canopy of a Papuan jungle. The Brunei kinam alone was stored in wax for ten years, and you havent seen wood half this caliber come from China in the last two decades. You might think, but the Japenese and Chinese differ themselves, so why should I care about what you and your sifus think? True. Most amazingly, it doesnt smell like resin at all! Incense Ingredients by Emotional Attributes. Super incense. Skeptics say that because there are now different types of kinam (Brunei kinam, Chinese kinam, white kinam, etc.) This is a must.Rasoul / Canada, So I tried Nha Trang and Kyara side by side. Off-putting to my nose but too much other awesome going on that I can get past it and still derive pleasure and still crave it again.Rasoul / Canada, .25 gr high recovery V-vial, 3 gr EO-Vial. Once the Oriscent aesthetic grabs hold of agarwood, it doesnt matter where it comes from anymore. I get it, though. It starts off kinamic then slowly morphs to almost like Royal Guallam. The perfume has a central note of pure and extremely difficult to distill Kyara Agarwood. Just so as many people as possible get to try it. The International Fragrance Association has also evaluated the safety of cinnamaldehyde for perfumes and colognes, and other products like soap and laundry detergent. WebThe sea where you can smell the clean salty seabreeze, listen to the sounds of rushing water and feel the sun on your skin. The scent is NOT that of kinam/kyara on low heat, but instead high heat smoke. Reading this you realize these texts werent meant for teaching and, as youll discover after youve smelled it, the scent of kyara is strikingly simple in its beauty. There are only a handful of ouds on the planet in the same class as this one. That youre reading this means youre into a niche within a niche within a niche. The next generation said, wow, do you smell that? you dont get this note in that batch. Thats how you get white kinam and purple kinam, and Papuan oud oil. And they dont flaunt it. The question presents itself: Could it be that an oud oil is literally distilled fromkyarawood? Although it is commonly referred to as quicksilver, it has no detectable odor. A great comparison. The yardstick that gets branded into your minds nose after drinking one too many cups of kinam tea, chewing one too many cuts of chinan, and lighting up way too many of those Hainan skins. This. From the way it feels to how it smells raw, when heated, or when a saw-blade runs through it. And my biggest swipe of it to date. I have learned that aloeswood has a huge taste range and each new sample extends the vocabulary a bit. I hope to experience Kyara and Kinam someday soon. **Five associations used to classify aloes wood aromas in ancient Japan. Chokoh is vaguely Indian to my nose, theres a rich fragrant accord running through the wood that brings to mind natural perfumers ingredients. Just as you would, when talking about kinam, at least have an industry-standard reference like Baieidos on hand (eg. With distinct notes weaving in and out. It's arresting in its noticeability (I sometimes lose track of tasks I'm doing, so it's a 'sit on the meditation pillow bro' stick for me). Or the occasions I need its calming and centering presence. Sit with a Chinese agarwood collector as he shows you his collection. And they dont flaunt it. WebMercury does not have a smell. Thats what makes this kinam kit such an eye-opener. Thats why kyara discussions often read like philosophy lectures, and why it makes for a great marketing hook to cash in on the confusion. The Japanese hold that kinam only originates in Vietnam, Hainan and parts of Cambodia while the Chinese have identified kinam invarious other agarwood-growing regions. From that point on, incense would become an important facet of Japanese culture.Incense is used for a variety of purposes, including I'm missing the frame of reference for black kyara. Thats why you hardly see any advertised. Its not marketing. Alhamdulillah, I have had the good fortune to sample some of the best ouds from the far corners of the earth, and, clearly, Kyara is not from this world.Faisal / USA, This AM the day got started with a gentle and small application of Kyara. Same with kyara. Agarwood was imported into Japan from China via Korea. I have been waiting for any kind of clarity on this, you are the first to deliver. Sit with a Chinese agarwood collector as he shows you his collection. than the Ryugen, which I will go into below, so I consider it like an Aloeswood Extreme. Vanilla may often be used as a synonym for "bland," but this scent is anything but when it comes to our happiness levels. Cape May, NJ 08204, document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Scents of Earth LLC. Bright, Famous Hi oud learner, I have no doubt about your experience with the wood and you are most likely right about it, but this is not what is representing by 2 of the vendors who are selling this type of oud oils: Peter. Between my Chinese mentors, our mad Taiwanese kyara guru, and all these years chasing the kyara dragons piercing breath, I believe weve got the dragon in a corner. However, sometimes the roots become infected with the fungus and these can be found underground. It is the supreme oud oil experience.Raaid / UK, Well it is Memorial Day here in the US. WebSome foods and medications, such as asparagus or certain vitamins, can cause a noticeable urine odor, even in low concentrations. If whatever-piece-of-wood fulfills certain scent characteristics, it gets the label. Because there are many treasures in Shosoin, every year, they change the object of exhibition. There's something else going on in their blend, and it's also dark, sultry, smoky, a bit husky and gritty. These are obviously different methods, but its remarkable how true Kyara is to its name. Thatsthe kinam youre getting in this kit. It is Now you have sedans, SUVs and coupes. It is believed, the famous piece of aloeswood called Ranjatai was presented by Komyo Emperor for Todaiji Temple in Nara, Japan, in the year 756 A.D. Ranjatai was kept in the Shosoin warehouse of Todaiji Temple. Its drydown. Soulstirring. It is the most complete and accurate kyara note in oud oil. The fragrance is like an aristocrat in its elegance and gracefulness." Aha! So, things CAN get puzzling. Kyara is the heart and soul of the Oriscent aesthetic. Dogs can be trained to smell several types of cancers, including melanoma, breast and gastrointestinal cancers and some infectious diseases in humans, including malaria and Parkinsons disease. There are many stories about aloeswood being buried under the ground for hundreds of years. And the moment you realize theres more going on. This proves that Borneo is defunct and Cambodi doesnt mean what they tell you it ought to. It is profound.Rasoul / Canada, It is, without reservation, a piece of art. Now if they are totally unrsponsive to inquiries post sale, say after 72 hours without any reply, that's when I'd say it's a bit unnerving -. Meaning :Kyara means Bright, Famous. This review was fantastic! Of course I am leaving it for an even much lower price. More of an experience rather than just a great scent.Rasoul / Canada, I went for Kyara in the evening to accompany a long walk. How do you identify black kyara? To not only capture its multi-layered charm in a drop of oud but to go beyond that. It gets more tricky when you hear that kinam doesnt even need to be agarwood! Its so repletely kyara there arent even discernable top notes, heart notes, nor much of a base. When was the last time youve seen any kind of Chinese agarwood for sale anywhere? New York forests tend to smell of pine and fern. Scent is their main form of You must log in or register to reply here. [:p], This dude has got not just a Rolls-Royce, hes got a whole fleet of them. There are several types of kyara. With time the Cambodi-like notes strengthen and kyara enju incense notes take over. So .5 ml can go a looooong way.Rasoul / USA, None to this date has been as clear, as loud, as evident and as glorious as Kyara when it comes to capturing the scent of kinam and kinamic wood on higher heat. But theres no mystery about its smell. Nha Trang is rather linear in the most beautiful minimalistic way. Its equally rare to find Brunei Kinam for sale, and even the offers ones you do find are soilkinam not kinam from living trees. Scent of such grade of wood on low heat is prettier and more easy to understand but there is a case for its high heat smoking scent too. Of course,Vietnam bittersweet green medicinal did I say bitter and green dragon smoke is the main character in this play. I do think some kinam oils greatly resemble it. The resin of a tree from a natural fungal attack and immune response is commonly known as agar #1. All the confusion and difficulty in getting your hands on real kinam is exactly because Japanese and Chinese collectors have this monopoly. TLDR: Extraordinary (4.9/5). Press J to jump to the feed. Others believe that one mans kinam is simply anothers sinensis. Specifically, I'm struggling with Shunkohdo's Kyara Aioi No Matsu which has gotten good reviews from lots of people. I took a couple of small pieces and made a true Kinam tincture with perfumers alcohol. I am growing to like this note. I dont think today is going to be a very productive day.Abu Naeem / USA, We are so incredibly lucky that Ensar not only has made an oud of this caliber but is allowing us to acquire a portion of it. Hell point to different batches of wood and tell you: This is Yunnan, that ones Maluku; over here youve got sinking Port Moresby But ask him about those nuggets way at the top and he doesnt tell you where its from. The scent is beautifully distinct and exquisitely rare; the golden tip at the top of the oud pyramid, regardless of the country its found in. It took me months and months to be able to find joy in sub $700 oils. Thats the motto. Were in 2020 folks. A spring breeze across the Japanese countryside. Fav part is the very impressive evolution to drydown and the overall weight. A teeny tiny toothpick dot size will be enough. In fact as I mentioned, this plantation Kinam is amazing in its own way considering the short inoculation period and the generated scent profile. Lisa smells like new books. Ive even been treated to kinam by esteemed distillers only to realize what they generously offered me was notkinam by any standard. All he says is: That is Kinam.. Yet, its still peppery and green while being a virginal white floral. But how the resination process that leads to that chemical profile takes place, no one can say. Definitely worth a try for any Ouddict. Fu-in Kyara contains higher grade woods plus a little Kyara in the mix. Yet there is nothing smoky about the oil if it makes any sense. If youre curious to learn more, take a walk inside your Instead of philosophizing about what it is, is not, or ought to be this Kyara Kit shows you what it IS. Ranjatai has been now been identified as coming from Laos or Vietnam by Japan's leading expert on Aloeswood, Dr. Yoneda from Osaka University. It brings you to a place that most oils cant even glimpse, and keeps you there, basking in sublimity. Upon smelling it, one of my brothers in the craft said: Wanna know the first thing I said to Ensarwhen I smelled Kyara? Also, just like someone may adore their 1900 vintage Cabernet, sometimes box Zinfandel sparkles with its own charm! With their gums and tongues numb, I asked them to savor the taste of the kyara, breathe it in and let the green medicinal brainfreeze run through their noseand into their forehead. WebKyara is a particular odor described as "A gentle and dignified smell with a touch of bitterness. Questions? I would say other 'dark and rich sticks' that I enjoy and use regularly would be my perpetual favorite Tennendo's Enkuu, which is less smooth than the two Kyaras above but has a swirl of traditional spices, but still has this very thrummy depth to it that surpasses Minorien's Aloeswood. I agree, communicaton establishes a good relationship between buyer and seller. Kinam was already part of their culture before the USA even existed! Otherwise, youre just talking through your teeth. On the surface, it looks like nobody has a clue. Enkuu or Ranjatai). Time will tell. Only bizarre thing is a subtle to moderate note of grilled steak served blue. Visit Baieido or Shoyeido and buy their kinam. *Written by David Oller of Esoterics, LLC. Is Kyara better than that? I find that to be just a tad implausible. for pure kyara smells, you can consider 1) Gyokushodo en-no-sho (green oil kyara! Reading this you realize these texts werent meant for teaching and, as youll discover after youve delved into this kit, the scent of kyara is strikingly simple in its beauty. Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. I don't know if it's the name, but I swear, it's got a bit of bitter chocolate going on, my brain wanders. It took a while to write you because I wanted to wear Kyara first, but have been in a difficult mental state and didnt want to potentially waste any Kyara when my outlook would have been an obstacle. But if you insist on Vietnamese kinam being the only kinam out there, youll still be left in awe at how these Brunei, Borneo, and Chinese palettes smell SO out of this world compared to regular varieties from the same regions. A dark green bitter smoke. How do I know what version of Lync CU I have? Kinam is hyped up so much because few know what theyre talking about. According to the logic of not naming oils save according to their generic characteristics, using such terms as Supreme and Ateeq and Sulaiman in naming oud oils ought to be deemed equally misleading and dishonest. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. He didnt warn me that it came with a side of knafeh fresh out the oven. Also, maybe it only hits the kyara here or there and I just haven't hit any or noticed when I did. Simply stunning.Phil / USA, Kyara is definitely in the running for the holy grail of oud. Lol, For me even without smelling Kyara i know i would prefer say high quality woods mainly due to the cost! it must mean people are making stuff up. To me it soars higher than agarwood into a crisp, clear blue sky and I cant help but follow it. For any oudhead, this is a delicious festival to look forward to, drinking in the meticulousness of oudheads that went before. This oud is long lasting, maintaining excellent consistency/ quality of fragrance giving hours of enjoyment. Reading this you realize these texts werent meant for teaching The trees frequently become infected with a parasite fungus or mold, Phialophora parasitica, and begin to produce an aromatic resinin response to this attack. It smells like great, if restrained, aloeswood to me, but I don't notice anything Kyara-like but I may be looking for too narrow a definition of Kyara. What I aim to accomplish in naming an oil Kinam or Kyarais one of two things. This is the most comprehensive kinam kit I know of. Vanilla can elevate your mood. In this Kyara Kit, weve put together a collection of kinam granules that covers both schools. Despite how hungry some fakesters are to make a buck, they know theres too much Borneo wood around to compare his Borneo kinam to and get exposed. 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