Wild Aged Merauke (Unreleased) - Hutan Purba

Grassy sweetness is what comes to mind. Forest floor, moist soil. Fresh leaves blowing in the wind. Who doesn't love the notes of fresh cut grass. Imagine walking on the forest floor after a summer storm, with the sun coming back through the canopy.

Don't underestimate the sweetness. It's light, but it's present, a little bit of golden-brown sugar crystals. This oud isn't sweet in the fruity sense. It's sweet in the gourmand vanilla + sugar sense. But less vanilla and more sugar. 

There is a very nice smokey note. Many ouds have smokey notes that are a little bit burnt. I'm not a fan of those, and I doubt many people are. This merauke has as beautiful balance of smoke along with the earthiness. Crisp dry Logs in the forest, beside a warm cozy campfire. 

This oud is grounded, and slow. It's got calm written all over it. Gives me an ache, yearning for a season in the countryside. It's comfortable and secure. It'll give you bittersweet feelings, longing for a time and place that you can't quite put your finger on.