Kyara de Kalbar is a remarkable oud oil distilled from exceptional Bruneian agarwood, a material so rare and coveted that it would now fetch tens of thousands of dollars per kilogram (if not hundreds of thousands of dollars).
Most people in the West cannot fathom the numbers we are discussing, but take it from me who used to wonder as well, but then spent the last 8 years immersed in the oud world. These numbers are accurate if not underestimated. Oils like this simply cannot be priced rationally and if an analogy is needed, if a banana strapped to the wall with duct tape is worth millions then... or if a digital coin that you cannot see, cannot touch and has no physical counterpart can in the same time rise in price by orders of magnitude of thousands, then this oil is a giveaway.
This oil reflects a fresh perspective on kyara, embracing the evolving Chinese interpretation that sees kyara-like qualities in agarwood from regions such as Brunei, Cambodia, Hainan, and Laos, rather than solely Vietnam. The closest oil I have come across that replicates its powdery kinam scent is Al Kinam from Al Hashimi, but even that oil does not quite hit the heights of Kyara de Kalbar.
Carefully crafted from the finest raw materials, Kyara de Kalbar captures the essence of Bruneian incense in its purest form. Its profile is both intricate and seamless, weaving together subtle fruity and floral nuances with deep, resinous undertones. The result is an oil that is dynamic yet balanced, offering a sophisticated experience that evolves gracefully on the skin.
This oil is a celebration of innovation in oud distillation, blending centuries of tradition with a modern appreciation for the diversity of agarwood’s finest expressions. For those who seek the rarest and most refined oud oils, Kyara de Kalbar offers a truly unparalleled journey.
The price is for a 1g High Recovery Vial
(The photo depicts the original 6g sturdy Oriscent bottle)