We all know what leads to green Oud. The newly
discovered species of agarwood known as Gyrinops, which grows on the
island of Papua. From Gyrinops, you get Green
Papua.
Yet, although home to the newest, greenest Oud
discoveries, Papua Island is also home to the legendary Oud
Royale. The only difference is that Oud Royale was extracted from the
other oud species known as Aquilaria filaria.
Its
Indian water extraction gave the Royale a smoky, grandiose
flair. – But what would happen if you take fine Filaria agarwood and
subject it to steam extraction?
You get
Purple Papua.
Unlike water cooking, steam extraction does
not impart a smoky dimension to the fragrance. It leaves the oud
essence intact. That's why Purple Papua is the most
un-Indian oud you will encounter.
Its dark
jungly depth keeps radiating in spicy purple notes for
hours and hours on end. Hoping to find the bottom of the scent while comparing
it to Oud Royale, you'll feel like a sultan without a crown. Or an aborigine not
needing one?
I wonder how
quickly we are going to sell out of this rarity? Clearly, if
you loved Oud Royale, you've got reason to rejoice. So order
one. |