To claim you know anything about kinam, you should AT LEAST have smelled the varieties offered by established Japanese houses. It is sublime. 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. Say the tree is 85 years when harvested. In 2020 there were only 72 baby girls named Kyara. At first, I thought it was a pot smell and something young oils show. A chemical smell often falls under the category of fishy, says Minkin. If it's an established eBay seller with shipping policies stated, that's def too long without them reaching out. Of course,Vietnam bittersweet green medicinal did I say bitter and green dragon smoke is the main character in this play. Name :Kyara. One thing Ive learned is that many people who talk about kinam have not smelled kinam; not even the offerings by established Japanese houses. As Wright tells us, in Japanese culture, its actually considered offensive to wear strong aromas, so light, understated scents are much more in demand. All he says is: That is Kinam.. Sometimes, unusual urine odor Duringthe 2017 OudFest, we did a blind test. Now what does that say about the theory that any tree of the Aquilaria or Gyriniops genera could potentially yieldKyara? There is a bright, almost electric, mineral note that is sublime and that I have not found in anything referred to as aloeswood without kyara no matter how rich or deep (e.g. Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. What a remarkable scent. If youre curious to learn more, take a walk inside your Kyara is a particular odor There's something else going on in their blend, and it's also dark, sultry, smoky, a bit husky and gritty. No doubt. Thats what I find so fascinating about discussions about kinam: the uncertainty. Very balanced and instead of smacking you on the head it instead gently grabs you by the collar and pulls you in. Words failHank / USA. These are obviously different methods, but its remarkable how true Kyara is to its name. It almost smells like freshly cut grassand an old school lily of the valley perfume. However it remains to this day the most sought-after oud oil that has ever been released. 327 Carpenter Lane Thats why this kit includes Vietnamese kinam acquired straight from the Japanese houses, as well as Borneo, Brunei, and Chinese kinam. You can order four unique kinds right now and know more than anyone stuck in them charts will in a decade speculating about what this bitter note is theyre talking about. If youve chewed on a bit of kyara, you know the difference between smelling a piece gently heated and the minty bite you feel when crushing a pellet with your teeth and sucking in the kyara juice. it must mean people are making stuff up. The oud presented to you here was proclaimed by our colleagues and fellow distillers as the No 1 oil of all time. Cape May, NJ 08204, document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Scents of Earth LLC. And they dont flaunt it. It reminds me of Westerners who argue about the difference between sushi and sashimi. Its beautiful, therapeutic and an experience.Brian / USA. Tried a bit last night for the evening meditation and was just blown away by the richness and complexity. One thing you do learn from ancient descriptions of kyara is the simplicity: kinam is bitter or smells like a monk. Otherwise, youre just talking through your teeth. Rather than guessing games with vague charts and descriptions, these are the smells they use as benchmarks and identifiers. Instead of philosophizing about what it is, is not, or ought to be Borneo Kinamshows you what it IS. The smell packs so much punch, the different batches so sizzlingly synthesized into a new scent, you cant even pinpoint a single note. Their scents will be tattooed into your olfactory memory for life. They are worth every single penny. All the confusion and difficulty in getting your hands on real kinam is exactly because Japanese and Chinese collectors have this monopoly. There are several types of kyara. Its you and I benefitting from generations of refinement. I think youre hitting on it with your bright, electric description. The mind becomes clear and instantly stays in present moment. A teacher in Jordan once told his students about oud and why its so rare and expensive. As a matter of fact, while on my scent journey, I had to try everything that I could get my hands on. Its you and I benefitting from generations of refinement. Force oxidation kills it before it ever gets going. Traditional Japanese Classification - Rikkoku or the six kinds of Aloeswood (lit. Do you get annoyed each time a read about a new Kinam or Kyara that hit the market? When was the last time youve seen any of these for sale anywhere? Not sure who you ordered from but I usually try giving vendors the botd. Kudos to you Ensar.Brian / USA, Kyara is certainly a contender for greatest oil of them all It is remarkable how potent it is, absolutely bursting with aromatic intensity Apparently, a small amount of actual kyara was added to the distillation perhaps it is this that gives it the extra body and richness that sets it apart from most other oils A few other Ensar oils Royal Kynam, Brunei Kynam, Yunnan Kinam apparently also had kinam in the distillation and have a similar body and richness, an extra level of decadence.Josh / USA, The Kyara is wonderful and interesting. The generation who first discovered kyara only knew it as one thing. Period.Rasoul / Canada. That peppery note kept drawing me in and showing me new things. For being so hard you did an amazing job! For a day of reverence and remembering, it is a day for special oud. Argon gas holds it back. This is not your typical loud Rose Ouds that populate the market today. It is This might have been true two hundred years ago, but certainly doesnt apply today. I think Royal Kynam had a slightly more medicinal effect, but I do think overall Kyara takes first place. And you spend your very life trying to echo its smell again and again as your thoughts verge on the artistic abyss and OCD is as much a blessing as it is a curse. **Five associations used to classify aloes wood aromas in ancient Japan. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA. The Aquilaria tree grows up to 40 meters high and 60 centimeters in diameter and bears sweetly-scented, snow-white flowers. WebIt doesn't have that dark and musty wood smell, nor does it contain musk or smoky frankincense accents. What oils wow! Thats why kyara discussions often read like philosophy lectures, and why it makes for a great marketing hook to cash in on the confusion. Some believe kinam is purely a marketing gimmick. Generally when I buy on eBay I get one. Agarwood was imported into Japan from China via Korea. Mind-numbing yet mind-opening. Others believe that one mans kinam is simply anothers sinensis. It would suggest that all Malaysian, Indonesian and New Guinean agarwood trees are going to be medical students for quite a long time! You could also reach out and ask? This must be it. Kinam is massively hyped and marketed Ive gotten slack for this myself (I guess people dont read my blog enough) and the result is a cloud of confusion. It induces a state of trance. I thought that this is what it was supposed to smell like, but when I put my face Ranjatai has been now been identified as coming from Laos or Vietnam by Japan's leading expert on Aloeswood, Dr. Yoneda from Osaka University. Sit with a Chinese agarwood collector as he shows you his collection. I hope everyone who smells these oils will give them the admiration they deserve, and I hope those who cannot do that dont get to smell them at all (i.e. I agree, communicaton establishes a good relationship between buyer and seller. That people arent sure what it smells like; that to them kinam doesnt really stand out from the crowd. Because there are many treasures in Shosoin, every year, they change the object of exhibition. In fact as I mentioned, this plantation Kinam is amazing in its own way considering the short inoculation period and the generated scent profile. 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. Its equally rare to find Brunei Kinam for sale, and even the offers ones you do find are soilkinam not kinam from living trees. Kruger and I thought they were joking or testing us, but no they genuinely thought what they showed us is kinam. It is the supreme oud oil experience.Raaid / UK, Well it is Memorial Day here in the US. WebIts pieces like these that I recognise as kyaratheir smell when burned, their taste when chewed, the mouth numbing sharpness of their GREEN. He taught a few Cambodian students, he explains, who told him that theres a unique snake that lives exclusively in agarwood trees and attacks anybody who tries to get near one. This legend comes from an ancient Chinese book on incense, but today most aloeswood comes from infected trees that, although in the process of decaying and dying, are still standing. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Irritable and edgy. Akigalawood is a perfume note which was fractionated from patchouli oil and is used by Givaudan. Certainly not as the enviromental factors will be different according to the specific jungle. What may smell supreme to one vendor might very well send you to the nearest sink to reach for the soap. Ive even been treated to kinam by esteemed distillers only to realize what they generously offered me was notkinam by any standard. This is a must.Rasoul / Canada, So I tried Nha Trang and Kyara side by side. I have monkoh style burner and I am still learning to listen to it better. Six countries): Kyara, Manaban, Rakoku, Manaka, Sumotara, and Sasora. Enough with the charts and ancient descriptions. Its odor is described as woody, spicy and floral. I am totally in love with both oils. All he says is: That is Kinam.. This one less for meditation as I just sit there wafting it towards me for 15-20 very expensive minutes. The trees frequently become infected with a parasite fungus or mold, Phialophora parasitica, and begin to produce an aromatic resinin response to this attack. 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. We perceive two different worlds entirely. Instead, as with a sliver of kinam sizzling, you encounter a single pristine note of immediate beauty that goes beyond origin. Its not about Grade Aor AAA or Super King. Papuan is just different spelling for Guallam.. Vietnamese kinam does not smell like other Vietnamese agarwood, even if it be the stickiest, most resinated kind. Dunk the blackest Nha Trang logs you can get your hands on into the thickest copper cauldron you can forge, and it wont smell like this. So, thingscanget puzzling. An inferior resin is created by the deliberate wounding of an Aquilaria tree, leaving it more susceptible to a fungal attack by using a forced method. Visit Baieido or Shoyeido and buy their kinam. Bright, Famous Kyara enju, en no sho, and gokujo kyara are much more straight forward and easier to pick out the kyara. 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