Sumbawa

From the volcanic soil and ocean winds of Indonesia emerges Sumbawa Oud, a creation with a soul as wild as the island itself. Its aroma is rich and shadowed, smouldering woods, dark resins, and a whisper of fertile earth, all lifted by unexpected flashes of sweetness and ripe tropical fruits. At times it carries the feel of mist rising through a rainforest, at others the memory of fire and stone, where smoke lingers in the air. This oud is not just smelled but experienced, a fragrance that captures the raw, elemental beauty of Sumbawa’s untamed landscapes.

Unlike the more familiar ouds of Sumatra or Kalimantan, Sumbawa Oud is born from the Gyrinops tree, giving it a signature character that sets it apart. Its layers unfurl with honeyed warmth, floral brightness, and mineral depth, shifting between notes of fresh mint, crushed berries, or tobacco leaves woven into its smoky heart. Some sense a kinship with Cambodian oud, yet Sumbawa’s volcanic spirit and ocean-borne freshness make it entirely its own. Over time its fragrance deepens, softens, and blossoms, revealing hidden nuances and greater harmony with every passing year.

Both primal and refined, it is a treasure for those who seek not just a fragrance, but a story carved from fire, earth, and sea.

Sumbawa, 2023