Cambodi Preserve

This is a one-of-a-kind blend—an interplay between two Cambodian ouds: the bright, fruity tones of Pursat and the deep, wild intensity of a dark-dark Koh Kong from 2015. The result opens with a rush of cherry and crimson-hued fruit, wrapped in a resinous-leathery darkness.

I sourced both oils with help from Nadeem of Al Hashimi and took creative liberty in fine-tuning their ratio—letting a new kind of dark fruitiness emerge. Swipe it on, and you’re met with a dark red opening, a full-bodied wave of woody richness, and a leathery dry-down. It’s not smoky-dark—just dark. Almost molasses-like, with the depth of a fruit preserve.

The more I wear this oud, the more I believe in this genre—of letting ouds enhance and elevate one another. No rose, no essential oils, no absolutes. Only the ouds.

As with other blends, you can start with a 0.2g sample. If you decide to upgrade to the full bottle afterward, you'll automatically receive reduced pricing—bringing your total cost per gram in line with the full bottle rate. In the end, you’ll have 2.7g total, all priced as if you had gone for the full bottle from the start.

Here's that famous "one more thing" remark: 

You can enjoy this oil in the context of a perfume spray, head over to Crimson Cambodia for details.