Collection · Grade AA
Heritage
Pure Oud Oil · Aquilaria malaccensis · Kalimantan, Borneo
Limited BatchesThe Oil
Sourced from mature Aquilaria malaccensis deep in the rainforests of Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo. These trees have been infected naturally — no artificial inoculation — producing agarwood with an intensity that cultivated plantations cannot replicate.
Heritage Grade AA Kalimantan opens with a striking leather note, evolving into dark stone fruits — think overripe plum and blackcurrant. The dry-down reveals a persistent, clean smokiness that lingers for hours. This is oud for those who know.
Each batch is small — typically 10-15ml from a single distillation run. When it's gone, the next batch will be different. That's the nature of artisanal oud.
Select Size
Limited batch · hand-distilled in small quantities
Origin
Kalimantan, the Indonesian portion of Borneo. One of the last great rainforests on Earth. The agarwood here develops under unique conditions — high humidity, ancient soil, and natural infection cycles that take decades.
Natural vs. Cultivated
Natural Aquilaria produces resin in response to natural fungal infection over 20-50 years. Cultivated trees are artificially inoculated after 5-7 years. The difference in complexity is profound — and unmistakable.
Why Limited
Each distillation batch yields 10-15ml. We buy entire batches when the quality meets our standard. When a batch sells out, the next one will have its own unique character.
Best Paired With
Heritage Grade AA stands alone, but also layers beautifully with sandalwood, amber, or rose attars. Apply oud first, let it settle 5 minutes, then layer.
Common questions
- How does Heritage differ from Origins?
- Origins (Lombok Grade A) is woody, warm, with a honey finish. Heritage (Kalimantan Grade AA) is deeper: leather, dark fruits, smoky base. More demanding, more rewarding once you know the territory.
- Is 1ml enough to try?
- Yes. A drop a day, 1ml lasts several weeks. The classic starting size for a Kalimantan.
- How long does it last on skin?
- 10 to 16 hours from a single drop. Several days on fabric.
- Does it ship outside the EU?
- Yes, tracked international shipping at checkout. 7 to 14 days depending on destination.
- How should I store it?
- A cool, dark place. The Kalimantan profile gains depth over months and years.
