Al Asl

Al Asl is the apex of Hindi oud distillation — the perfected evolution of Raheeq II — capturing not only the elegance of tradition but intensifying it in a way that commands attention and reverence.

Where Raheeq II hinted at the potential of barnyard free Hindi oud, Al Asl realises it fully. This is not merely a cleaner Hindi oil but a bolder, deeper, and more resonant one. It bridges the refined floral subtlety of Raheeq II and the majestic weight of Koh-i-Nur, standing as the missing link between the two — the vital step in an extraordinary lineage of distillation mastery.

Modern Hindi oils often bear the unmistakable barnyard imprint, resulting from soaking agarwood to maximise yield. Al Asl rejects this compromise entirely. Distilled without soaking and using only incense grade and sinking grade Aquilaria agallocha, it returns to the pre-commercial roots of Indian oud tradition, resurrecting a technique where quality was king and clarity was paramount.

The result is a far more intense profile than Raheeq II — not heavier, but exponentially more concentrated. From the very first breath, it releases a striking fusion of apricot skin, dark tea, and sun-ripened fruits, layered with rich spices and a garden’s worth of florals in full bloom. Each note is vivid, present, and amplified, yet never brash or overbearing. A whisper of ambergris lends the base its regal depth, grounding the composition in warmth and complexity.

Where Raheeq II is graceful and airy, Al Asl is resolute and full-bodied. Where Koh-i-Nur is monumental, Al Asl is the hidden bridge — capturing the spiritual essence of the former and the compositional balance of the latter.

In short supply - only available in a 1g vial