Hindi Qadeem

AT RUJJA PERFUMES
QADEEM COLLECTION
HIND QADEEM 
Extrait de parfum (Concentration  30%)

65ml

The  idea for the  hindi qadeem began when I traveled to acquire some of Sultan Qaboos' attars, about two years before writing these lines (juin 2024). During that trip, I noticed an qadeem description on one of the oud oils that I didn't purchase, but the description remained etched in my memory. Although it wasn't the first time I had read that word, it had a pleasant impact this time. The word "qadeem' (aged) refers to something that has been around for a long time and carries various meanings symbolizing civilization and history. This oud has a rich history and carries a beautiful smell, just like those cherished memories from your innocent childhood and past days with those you miss.

I then traveled again in search of oud. At some point, my mind went back to the previous trip when I encountered the word "qadeem" on several oud pieces again. Despite the difference in time and place, I had previously documented a formula using that aged oud from the previous trip. Since I hadn't purchased it back then, I promised myself not to miss the opportunity this time, as time flies, and who knows if I would find the same quality and scent again. I managed to get several samples to try out. Today, I embark on a third trip to the northern Indian Ocean to buy aged Indian oud and other oils like Kalakasi and Vietnamese oud, which I blended into the hindi qadeem. 

This perfume belongs to the qadeem collection, where I use at least one type of old oud in each fragrance,  hindi qadeem being the first in this collection. I blended four types of oud here: two old ones—Indian and Kalakasi—and two much newer ones—Laotian and Vietnamese. 

The first thought that might come to mind when you hear about blending four types of oud is that the scent will be very strong and sharp. However, I aimed for something different so that more people could try it, especially since it's my first oud realize. I know a significant number of people are put off by sharp oud scents. The idea was to create an oud that suits most users, hence it's an incense fruity scent with very light spicy notes.

There will be other ouds in various fragrance lines in more than one collection, including a second perfume in this collection for those who love oud with tobacco, and oils and sprays in another collection dedicated to Sultan Qaboos' legacy.

In conclusion, oud has always held a prominent place in my realizes (four oud fragrances are still awaiting their turn). Oud has always been and continues to be a king in its palace among its servants and companions.