The damp note is present here too. How do I know what version of Lync CU I have? Something folks who havent juiced this kind of oud dont know yet is that for ouds of this caliber, age is everything. Nha Trang seems to have delinked itself.Fahad / UAE. The Japanese incense houses and Chinese agarwood collectors monopolize kinam because they sought out and bought out all of it over the years, long before others caught on thats why soil kyara is a big thing now, because with no living kyara trees standing, the only place youre likely to find kyara today is underground. Edited: Certainly, from my very broad forays into trying everything that comes my way, expense does dictate the rarity and grade of materials, but if there's something I try to keep in mind when the siren's call strikes, is that I can fully enjoy 'cheaper' ingredients if they are blended expertly, and sometimes there's beauty in enjoying the straightforward stuff and burning with more abandon. Not sure who you ordered from but I usually try giving vendors the botd. Butterflies felt in the belly. 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. The leakage causes a foul-smelling discharge. Ranjatai can be seen there every 10 or 15 years. I am totally in love with both oils. Simply amazing. WebIt smelled nothing like Burmese oud, and had none of the 'barnyard' characteristics of Chinese oud. Meaning :Kyara means Bright, Famous. than the Ryugen, which I will go into below, so I consider it like an Aloeswood Extreme. Generally speaking, these chemical compounds provide a soapy-waxy-lemony-floral touch to a perfume formula. From the look on Ensars face though, I could tell he was sad I was missing out! They are worth every single penny. It resembled the most unearthly fragrance I had ever smelled in my life Id say its about 90% similar to the Nha Trang. Cervical cancer: Symptoms can include a strong, bad-smelling discharge. Visit Baieido or Shoyeido and buy their kinam. They spent 20 percent more time with the cancerous samples. When you want to learn about samurai swords, who do you seek out a guy in Iowa or master Osaka? Thats why kyara discussions often read like philosophy lectures, and why it makes for a great marketing hook to cash in on the confusion. That's why I have a lot of Edps, EOs(essential oils), Agarwood, Oudh, Incense, Kyara, Sandalwood, perfume oils/attars, Musk, Ambergris, resins, etc. Houzan reminds me a bit of the Confucious Kyara stick from Baiedo. A chip of kyara has layers of enjoyment. Just as you would, when talking about kinam, at least have an industry-standard reference like Baieidos on hand (included in this kit). France is renowned for its perfume industry and is home to some of the worlds most famous perfumeries, such as the Maison Guerlain. Scents like lemon and orange are not only well-known for their Vitamin C properties, but simply sniffing the fruit can help boost energy and alertness. Ganyu smells sweet (almost to a point it makes you sick) Beidou probably smells like wood (idk how to explain it) Mona smells like nothing, cause she's poor. that it constitutes the apex of that oud family. The generation who first discovered kyara only knew it as one thing. It reminds me of Westerners who argue about the difference between sushi and sashimi. WebCrack has an unpleasant smell when its smoked its said to smell like a mixture of chemicals and burning plastic. Papuan is just different spelling for Guallam.. But this oil is old and I confirmed with Ensar whatI am smelling is part of the wood and not process or matter of age. The wood itself is smooth, powerfully fragrant, and dark-edged. But kyara always had a special place in agarwood culture. That youre reading this means youre into a niche within a niche within a niche. So, thingscanget puzzling. 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. To claim you know anything about kinam, you should at least have smelled the varieties offered by established Japanese houses. Ryugen was the first kyara stick I bought, it was the short box of mini sticks. Her signature scent is a combination of white musk, jasmine, and sandalwood. Chokoh and Ryugen are equally good but different for different purposes. Were no longer talking sinking-grade here, or about an untapped jungle. And its the very same scent that is present to various degrees in a numberofrare oud oils. More of an experience rather than just a great scent.Rasoul / Canada, I went for Kyara in the evening to accompany a long walk. WebThe burning of incense in Japan began during the 6th century (the Asuka period) with the introduction of Buddhism, which uses incense during rituals and ceremonies. All the confusion and difficulty in getting your hands on real kinam is exactly because Japanese and Chinese collectors have this monopoly. Is this tree akyaratree? And they dont flaunt it. 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. Dimension of? The distinctive element of Middle Eastern perfumery is oud, or agarwood, a precious resin with an opulent aroma of tobacco, leather and honey. Scent is their main form of The name derives from Miuccia Pradas family nickname, and was established as a more youthful, playful and affordable alternative to the Prada line. Otherwise, youre just talking through your teeth. You must log in or register to reply here. It is the supreme oud oil experience.Raaid / UK, Well it is Memorial Day here in the US. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. He maintained thatKyaracould only originate in trees of the Aquilaria Sinensis species that grew in Vietnam. Fav part is the very impressive evolution to drydown and the overall weight. The sun glints off the Rocky Mountains, their iron musk mixes with mountain pine. Time will tell. Then, take a swipe of Kyara. In fact as I mentioned, this plantation Kinam is amazing in its own way considering the short inoculation period and the generated scent profile. Simply stunning.Phil / USA, Kyara is definitely in the running for the holy grail of oud. Let me repeat the question: A tree is bound to yieldkyaraif left to grow for 135 years. 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). Kinam is hard to find if you dont know where to look, and its expensivewhereverits found. WebDogs can be trained to smell several types of cancers, including melanoma, breast and gastrointestinal cancers and some infectious diseases in humans, including malaria and One of the things I did to help me along was to find sticks that had a aloeswood version and a kyara version. Seriously, how far will this get you? Or the occasions I need its calming and centering presence. Its been prized in their olfactory cultures for centuries. Their scents will be tattooed into your olfactory memory for life. The International Fragrance Association has also evaluated the safety of cinnamaldehyde for perfumes and colognes, and other products like soap and laundry detergent. Welcome to r/incense, a community dedicated to the discussion of incense of all kinds. Others believe that. WebBacterial vaginosis: Its also possible a chemical-like smell is a sign of bacterial vaginosis. We perceive two different worlds entirely. This is surrounded by delicate natural notes of Japanese Rose, sandalwood, patchouli and hinoki (Japanese cedar) . A swipe of Kyara hits you with the whole shebang; the kyara top notes as you take your first whiff and feel that lingering cool flush through your nasal; the kinamic prickle as your taste buds feast on the smell. Miu Miu has staged shows in Milan, New York, and London, showing in Paris since 2006. But remember this: If you were still stuck in that mantra of Oud = Cambodi/Hindi only, youd never have enjoyed the depths of Papuan green or Bruneis blue. How can anyone in his right mind, upon harvesting akyaratree, proceed to distill oil from it? Their scents will be tattooed into your olfactory memory for life. Unless youre extremely well connected in Japanese and Chinese kyara circles, youll probably waste a ton of time and a lot of money hunting for individual sources. Something else to consider is that like some other preservatives, it can break down to create aldehydes when combined with other chemicals, and one of those aldehydes can be formaldehyde, which is a known carcinogen. The evaluation will be based on the following criteria: I wonder how the scent would be classified relative to Rikoku woods? Connoisseurs refine their senses and appreciation because thats how you evolve. For coffee like notes, there's an offering by Shunkohdo, Houshou, which reminds me of spicy and smoky chocolate coffee, and Wabi-Sabi by Awaji Baikundo, which is pretty hard to explain other than it also smells like roasted chicory and coffee. **Five associations used to classify aloes wood aromas in ancient Japan. Just like using those old charts outlining the traits of different kinds of agarwood is effectively useless today sasora is sour while kyara is bitteror smells like an aristocrat in its elegance and gracefulness. 1 out of every 24,320 baby girls born in 2020 are named Kyara. WebKyara is a particular odor described as "A gentle and dignified smell with a touch of bitterness. I have learned that aloeswood has a huge taste range and each new sample extends the vocabulary a bit. Some few dozen plus injections. Kyara defines what I do and Kyara is not only as close to kyara an oud oil can get, but one that takes you beyond the wonder of the wood into the labyrinth wonderland of oud oil where red kinam smells green smells purple smells more, all at once. Were no longer talking sinking-grade here, or about an untapped jungle. yumz.. even the stick before burning smells.. delicious), contains musk. Its beautiful, therapeutic and an experience.Brian / USA. Go to Hong Kong, Tokyo or Taipei to meet a kinam collector and smell what he calls kinam. On the opening, I see the Hainan notes clearer than before and the narcotic Cambodi bitterness. That is the best I can do to describe how it feels. Kyara is a particular odor I have monkoh style burner and I am still learning to listen to it better. Think of it as the oud of oud. Thats how you get white kinam and purple kinam, and Papuan oud oil. Edited by Scents of Earth. Talk about a real superfruit! Kinam was already part of their culture before the USA even existed! WebFragrance notes. There is a rusted iron/alloy workshop scent that is both odd and yet enjoyable. And I feel entitled to it just as anyone else might feel entitled to theirs. The sweetness mixes in with the other spices in the mixes and isnt really my favorite take on Kyara. I said, why does any other vendor bother to stay in business when you have oils like these? Kiyoko In comparison on a scale of 1-10, I would rate the plantation Kinam a 6 as It does induce a similar Connoisseurs refine their senses and appreciation because thats how you evolve. Certainly not as the enviromental factors will be different according to the specific jungle. There is a certain chemical called Dihydrokaronone which can only be found in Vietnamese Sinensis trees, as I recall him saying long ago and far away. Visit Baieido or Shoyeido and buy their kinam. But this same tree is harvested at only 85 years, before the resin has hardened. Harvested at only 85 years, the resin has not hardened to the degree of being identified as incense grade agarwood, let alonekyara. No one can explain the process that brings about the prized incense. Kinam is hyped up so much because few know what theyre talking about. We could use yet another image to help clarify the issue: ALL students of the medical profression have the potential to become a doctor. Kyara Tenchi uses black kyara. At first sniff, one is brought into the presence of kyara, feeling its huge impact, opening up the doors of the mind to a vaster plain. Powerful but poised. Asyou can see, these are sold kyara chunks,notthe tiny shavings most ofus are at best able to get our hands on It took me months and months to be able to find joy in sub $700 oils. It is not even a scent as much as it is an experience.Phil / USA, This oil is simply outrageous, it has no peer. Either to denote that it somehow displays a scent facet ofkyarachips when burned; or that it stands, in comparison to other oils in its category, askyaradoes to other woodi.e. Chat or message us now. If you havent, and you got your kinam from Facebook vendors or online circles swapping little splinters of kyara then chances are youre still in the dark about what kinam is all about. The Kyara is terribly wonderful, among the purest and most intriguing scents I have experienced in my long life. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Its based on my dealings with the men whobuy and sell this kind of kyara that I have come to my own understanding of the term. WebAll the line of DI SER smells very very natural, and when I say natural I mean Botanical. Thats what makes thescent of Borneo Kinam such an eye-opener. 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. I'm struggling to figure out what people are calling 'kyara' smell. Just like a Malaccensis will not be a Crassna, as it is its disposition to produce this type and not another type. Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. 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. I think something similar may be going on and I just lack the experience with Kyara's range. Upon smelling it, one of my brothers in the craft said: Wanna know the first thing I said to Ensarwhen I smelled Kyara? It also has that oud/aloeswood dirty edge to it, but remarkably understated while rising up in plumes of smoke here and there to surprise you with a very intense resinous note. Klee smells burnt (because she plays with bombs) Jean smells like flowers. To not only capture its multi-layered charm in a drop of oud but to go beyond that. So if at all possible, try some Kyara. Thank you all for taking time to read this! Words cannot describe these two oils. If whatever-piece-of-wood fulfills certain scent characteristics, it gets the label. This might have been true two hundred years ago, but certainly doesnt apply today. But I also learned the overwhelming smell of burnt bread doesnt overtake the narcotic smell of Kyara.Ayub / UK, Utterly fantastic! I think the notes youre catching are green kyara. Argon gas holds it back. I want to smell like butterflies. Of course,Vietnam bittersweet green medicinal did I say bitter and green dragon smoke is the main character in this play. WebRectovaginal fistula: A rare condition where the opening between your rectum and vagina allows feces to leak into your vagina. Im not offering you a mystery: This is kyara as identified by kyara experts in Japan and China, and sold as kyara by the most respected authorities in the field. Theres no cardamom, no mint; no jungle vibe, earthiness, or forest note. Also, maybe it only hits the kyara here or there and I just haven't hit any or noticed when I did. Why is that? Recalling long, scenic drives up Californias Mendocino Coast, author Harold McGee noted the particular scent of the redwood trees. Now you have sedans, SUVs and coupes. What responsibilities do technicians have? Last comment: this is by far the most incensey oil I have come across. Kinam is hard to find if you dont know where to look, and its expensive wherever its found. It brings you to a place that most oils cant even glimpse, and keeps you there, basking in sublimity. NEW YORK I never knew I could like a smell called cheesy vomit until I visited the Museum of Food and Drink.. To smell more. Traditional Japanese Classification - Rikkoku or the six kinds of Aloeswood (lit. WebThey spent 20 percent more time with the cancerous samples. Is it akyaratree? I turn to the heater and get a contrast of milky creamy sweet white Kinam. The scent that makes you fork over your life savings to make one just one Oud. Being a newer distillation it has a great top note profile. This evening this oil opens with more Cambodi notes on the top and mid while the base is all medicinal dark red Vietnam. It's a special agarwood, wonderful when heated, transcendental when used in an incense stick. it would seem to indicate that akyaratree could qualify as akyaratree no matter whether it contained anykyaraor even any degree of infection. 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. I agree, communicaton establishes a good relationship between buyer and seller. However, poisoning by toxins, such as Though nobody seems to have a clue, most agree that kyara is a mystery. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. I am new to incense, I would like to know the differences between these products. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA. Proof? So hope that helps. On the surface, it looks like nobody has a clue. Loving this oil. 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 is wrapped in Kinam notes that remind me of green Kinam. Because it just does; Chokoh too. WebWhat does Kyara smell like? It starts off kinamic then slowly morphs to almost like Royal Guallam. Words failHank / USA. You could also reach out and ask? Akigalawood is a perfume note which was fractionated from patchouli oil and is used by Givaudan. With distinct notes weaving in and out. I am grateful there is a guy crazy enough to make these truly beautiful oils. While everyone is unsure about its origin and how exactly it gets produced, theres no mystery about what kyara smells like. For those who deal in kinam, collect kinam, or routinely indulge in kinam, there is no confusion. The words alone evoke a deep sense of a meditative mood . Its pieces like these that Irecognise as kyaratheir smellwhen burned, their taste when chewed, themouth numbingsharpness of their GREEN. However it remains to this day the most sought-after oud oil that has ever been released. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. From the way it feels to how it smells raw, when heated, or when a saw-blade runs through it. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Some believe kinam is purely a marketing gimmick. For $20 a stick Id prefer more but again just could be this companies style. The wood is extremely rare and often very difficult to obtain, as well as being quite expensive. I find it very deep and meditative for me. How much better is Kyara to other high quality woods? A spring breeze across the Japanese countryside. Same with kyara. That was wonderful. And my biggest swipe of it to date. Try for as long as you can to stay clear of it. You must log in or register to reply here. I love the kinam note. The oud presented to you here was proclaimed by our colleagues and fellow distillers as the No 1 oil of all time. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Kyara might have been cheaper, as was all agarwood, back in the day when there was more of it. Today, Ranjatai belongs to the Royal family of Japan. Diehard skeptics who criticize the Chinese school and insist that its a marketing trick miss one crucial point: Its MUCH easier to find Vietnamese kinam than Brunei or Borneo kinam. Any smell associated with mercury would be the result of other materials present in the environment and would not be from the mercury itself. Sense of a meditative mood Japanese and Chinese collectors have this monopoly extremely rare and often very difficult to,... 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