Vintage SQ jasmine sambac absolute: clean, captivating florals with balanced indolic depth and a quiet tea-like drydown. Beautiful as a material in its own right, and intriguing beside oud.
A vintage SQ tuberose absolute with an intensely enveloping floral presence, creamy richness and beautifully balanced green notes. To me, it feels like a perfume in its own right.
Indian vetiver essential oil aged for over 20 years. Earth, roots and quiet smoke, rounded by time. An unblended SQ material, selected for its depth and composure.
One of my favourite oud woods: live Merauke agarwood with woody character and gentle floral facets, selected in Super and Double Super grades. Burner-size and mini pieces.
I wanted a quiet, almost white floral opening with something waiting beneath it. Davana, sandalwood and natural oud emerge with time — like white ink becoming visible as the light changes.
I wanted a rose that had passed through smoke. Incense, woods and spice almost conceal the flower; magnolia lets in a little light. The fire is gone. The rose remains.