Arunachal - Hindi

Arunachal - 2024

Arunachal Highland Oud — Borderline Rarity

From the remote highlands of Arunachal Pradesh, where India meets the forests of China, this zero-soak, low-temperature distillation captures an exceptionally pure expression of agarwood. The opening is clean, bright, and piercing—reminiscent of elite Hainan oils—with a crystalline lift of pine-needle green, sweet hay, and airy resin.

As it settles, a silky Hindi-style sophistication emerges: smooth sweet–spice nuances of cardamom, soft ginger warmth, and a whisper of nutmeg woven through finely textured woods. A delicate trace of refined animalic depth anchors the composition, giving it the dignity and gravitas of high-grade Northern Indian oud without any heaviness or barny overload.

The heart moves into a serene forest-wood clarity enriched with resinous brightness, carried on a soft, natural glow that feels both ancient and impeccably clean. The dry-down lingers with mellow leather-wood, balsamic amber warmth, and a refined tobacco-wood undertone.

Natural, vibrant, and astonishingly balanced, this is an extremely rare terroir oil—an elegant bridge between the clarity of Chinese-style oud and the complexity of the finest Hindi distillations.