Olde Hind

This is the most traditional composition – oud, musk, sandalwood – like they don’t make ’em anymore.

Imagine the primal earthy air, the wild spice punch of old-school Indian oud… varnished with the cannabis-like sweetness of fenugreek and thyme, and polished by the rich buttery cream aroma of vintage Mysore santalum.

A rare distillation of Kokojan oud packs all the old-world Indian muscle without any cloying fermentation notes. This is our first oud of its kind, and was distilled exclusively to compose this perfume.

You won’t easily track down oud of the same class from this remote jungle, oozing with wild chamomile and pure saffron oleoresin steeped in Mysore granules from the 70s – steeped in Kashmiri musk.

There’s something about strong, heavily spiced-up Indian oud that’s matured long enough and then left to be tamed by the dry-spice aroma of sandalwood that makes you believe these two are aromatic soulmates. Turned into a spray perfume doused in spices that bite and pepper the fragrance with zest, Olde Hind is a soulful fragrance layered thick.

For an artisanal perfume rendition of our classic Indian attar, get a whiff of this blast of oudilicious spice-heavy santal-soaked parfum that will transport you to the courts of the Maharajas.

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This one is extremely complex. I have worn this one more than 10 times now and I’m still picking up subtle nuances that I did not detect before.

I get a citrus opening and then it morphs into a spicey cumin/sandalwood. I’m still trying to pick out some of the other spices. The dry down is a citrusy, spicy leather. I’m really enjoying this scent and I picked the right time of year to purchase it.

—T. Jackson / USA

Few simple words: Wow wow wow wow!!!!

—Furqan F. / UK

Over 2 months ago I wore this and the fragrance has changed, the opening has got stronger more tobaccoy and smokey and heavier version of both.

Fresh, wet, foresty like opening mixed with spices as the centre piece. Very earthly and warm. Reminds you of what it would be like to walk through a jungle. The heaviness of the compositions coupled with the atmosphere that surrounds it.

Thereafter seeping through is a very nice zoned sweet aroma vibrates itself onto you, which is then complimented by a savoury buttery creamy aroma that takes over, so that opening of a foresty earthy dumbs itself down a lot, and we are overtaken by almost another fragrance altogether, whilst the spices remain warm and apparent. What was harsh a few moments ago, has now become a comforting factor for the nose 👃.

As we continue into the journey of olde hind, I’m at the woody Sandalwood stage, a place of old antique furniture but not a cold but a very warm and hot room, which the atmosphere sweats the aroma of the wood around the room.

Saffron my favourite note is present adding to its depth, and sweetness. Aswell as a warm smokey accord, I absolutely love this smokey accord when it’s done right, it’s so pleasant and addictive, I feel it takes a fragrance to a whole another level, just the intricacy of what it offers, it’s soothing and relaxing and Very almost eatable. (I’m hungry I think) food when cooked especially spices does give you that smoke element maybe that where I’m going with this, it has a satisfying affect on you.

How has a fragrance changed so much wow, the start could put someone off, some whose not trained to these compositions, at the first instance could run a mile, but what they will have missed out on is a whole New level of experience and a work of art.

The Oud isn’t heavy at the base, but it’s there, it’s definitely has that hindi oud signs, i own a hindi oud separately, and the same facets that are invoking itself at the base are what I experience with my oil, except I’d say the oil is more heavier in smell, as expected.

I also get a old leather type of aroma at the base, a leather that’s not New or very old, but a used leather, where its not entirely fresh out the back, but been around Long enough for its smell to permeate when interacted with.

Furqan F. • UK

After filling up my room with this stuff during the Spring time heat to the point where it makes me feel like I’ve locked myself in a tandoor, I think it’s time I share my review on this fragrance: Olde Hind.

As soon as this fragrance hits your nose, it feels like you’ve walked into one of those Indian restaurants that Indian people go to when they want to be risqué and eat Indian food outside of the house; the authentic stuff.

Since the counter is always at the entrance, you can at times catch a slight breeze of the candy coated fennel seeds that are there in place of breath mints—that’s the first thing you notice.

As you turn to look past the tables, you see a bustling kitchen full of shouting, clanking, and frantic movement. As dishes are being constantly chased out, you catch a hit of lip-smacking spices: cloves, black pepper, cumin, fenugreek, cardamom, coriander seeds, cinnamon, mace, saffron, and chilli powder. As borderline chaotic as it sounds for an opening, there is something so intriguing and comforting about the warm array of spices.

As things seem to dry down a bit while you are seated, the experience is far from over. The animalic haze of the Kashmiri Musk gives this fragrance a shadowy vibe, just like how the restaurant’s efforts to save power results in a dimly lit ambience. Chunks of smokey marinated oud are brought out on sizzling grill plates. Buttered Sandalwood in wooden baskets are being placed on the once white now cream coloured table cloth. The smell of spices becomes more and more palpable yet harmoniously blended as copper balti bowls make their way to you.

You’ve seemed to have a caused a spectacle with what you’ve ordered, as others from many tables away can’t help but take notice of you. It looks like you have ordered quite a feast, and it will probably take at least 10 hours for you to finish up—not a bad idea to get a few things packed to go.

From a conceptual standpoint, I am in awe of this fragrance. It is one thing to create a fragrance using some of the rarest ingredients, but it is a completely different beast when it is crafted with such distinctive character.

This is not an everyday fragrance. It is something you wear when you want to be transported to a completely different world. I wouldn’t classify this as a traditional gourmand, but I can’t help but get hungry every time I feel the santal ghee, tandoori oud, and musk masala of Olde Hind.

—Sohail D. / New Zealand

I’ve been quite excited to spray Olde Hind today.

This was my first perfume that I’ve bought from EO if I remember correctly and I haven’t used it for quite a while.

I know a lot of people couldn’t handle the spices in this perfume and compared it to Indian food but I think this one is a brilliant creation that gives you way more than just the smell of spices.

I love how boozy the opening is, it hits you with a proper dose of mysore tincture, spices and Indian oud oh and before I forget there’s the musk, a bunch of musk.

The mysore sandalwood has actually been tinctured in Kashmiri musk which adds an additional touch of spiciness to the composition.

The dark Hindi oud x spicy Musk-Mysore combo is such a unique and potent smell.

It’s quite a special scent that I can’t wear every day even if I appreciate it a lot, it’s one of those scents that I have to be in the right mood for but once I’m in that mood I’ll get nothing but satisfaction from olde hind.

—Chris A / Germany

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