October 25, 2008

Ajmal Shams Dahn Al Oudh


The essence of oudh,
Ajmal's Mukhallat(mix) Shams
is a concentrated Dahn Al Oudh(indian oud) parfum, fusing oriental and western notes. Designed to appeal to the perfume user who is traditional at heart, Shams(sun) evokes the passion of the Arabian heritage and embodies the soul of Oudh. Its exotic formulation of warm woody notes is charming and settles into a deep musky-woody base with a tinge of spice.

Ajmal Perfumes is renowned for researching and successfully implementing the technique of extracting Oudh from agarwood trees and has been recreating the magic of the essence for over 50 years with its extensive portfolio of fragrances, now extended with the addition of the Shams. Dahn Al Oudh Al Shams, which carries the fragrant notes of the traditional 'Dahn Al Oudh' essence, has emerged to become one of the leading Ajmal brands today, having enjoyed a huge customer-response since its launch. Hailing from the legendary Dahn Al Oudh Shams family, it is a rare and captivating blend that refreshes the senses. It is meant for people with a vibrant personality and whose demeanor is hard to shadow.


Ajmal official

Samples



Shams Gift Box
Released: August 2004

The Shams Gift Box evokes the passion and mystery of the Arabian heritage. The feel of Dahn Al Oudh is extended throughout the three variations of the Shams fragrances and the luxurious ostrich leather box, cushioned in suede, complements its regal touch. Launching the exquisite Gift Box, Nazir Ajmal, Chief Perfumer, Ajmal Perfumes said, 'Our new gift collection is a treat for perfume connoisseurs who prefer to alternate between the concentrate and Eau de Parfum version of Dahn Al Oudh while also indulging in the Mukhallat Eau de Parfum. Both the distinguished fragrance and its presentation make the Shams Gift Box an ideal gift for every occasion.'

Gift Box



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Dubai, 26 March 2006:
Ajmal Launches,
Dahn Oudh Al Shams Special Edition


Designed as a unique offering, this refined fragrance will add a new and exquisite dimension to the existing Dahn Oudh Al Shams product range. This special edition yields a pure, potent and longer lasting fragrance that is meant to accentuate your beaming presence. Derived from aged Indian Agarwood, the pleasant and long lasting aroma emanates unique characteristics bearing the mark of Indian Oudh.

Dahn Oudh Al Shams Special Edition is Ajmal's exclusive offering that is created for the individuals who enjoy opulent fragrances, who have a discerning taste and a burning desire to sparkle amongst the shine. Presented in a golden, sparkling flacon. The 30ml bottle can be purchased in all Ajmal showrooms and through select dealers.



October 21, 2008

Anand Flora Fluxo

Adorned with Nataraj on the box--Flora Fluxo is super-thick on the stick, hand rolled agarbathi. It is cosmic and airy--you smell no bamboo core.

Anand Flora is perfected from selected odoriferous resins gums and natural essential oils. It is great to have a choice for prayer and pleasure. Made in Bombay, India by the Anand Agarbathi.

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October 19, 2008

Acer pseudoplatanus

"sycamore"
originally belongs to the fig species Ficus sycomorus native to southwest Asia (this is the sycamore or sycomore referred to in the Bible), and was later applied to this species (and others; see also Platanus) by reason of the superficial similarity in leaf shape. On young trees, the bark is smooth and grey but becomes rougher with age and breaks up in scales, exposing the pale-brown-to-pinkish inner bark---this bark becomes very course and sandy when ground or pulverized and can be used for sweet, smokey notes in fine incense blends. This species of maple is native to central Europe and southwestern Asia, from France east to Poland, and south in mountains to northern Spain, northern Turkey, and the Caucasus. The flowers produce abundant nectar, which makes a fragrant, delicately flavoured and pale-coloured honey.


October 12, 2008

Liquidambar orientalis

Styrax officinale
has been proved to be the source of the solid Storax of the Ancients, which was always scarce and valuable, and is probable that the cultivated S. officinale of Europe is capable of yielding Storax. Storax appears to be a pathological rather than a physiological product; when the young wood is injured, oil-ducts are formed in which the Storax is produced. Its extraction is chiefly carried on by a tribe of wandering Turcomans called Yuruks. The outer bark of the tree is removed, the inner bark is stripped off and thrown into pits until a sufficient quantity has been collected. It is then packed in strong, horse-hair bags and pressed in a wooden press. After removal, hot water is thrown on the bags, which are pressed a second time, when the greater part of the balsam will be extracted. Another account says that the bark is first boiled in water in a large copper over a brick fire, by which process the balsam is separated, and can then be skimmed off. The boiled bark is then put into bags over which hot water is thrown, and submitted to pressure as described above, by which an additional quantity of balsam (Yagh, or oil) is obtained. In either mode of procedure the product is the semi-liquid, opaque substance called Liquid Storax. This is chiefly forwarded in barrels to Constantinople, Smyrna, Syria and Alexandria; some to Smyrna, in goat-skins, with a certain proportion of water; thence it is forwarded to Trieste in barrels. Much goes to Bombay for India and China, but little comes to the United States or Britain. Liquid Storax is known in the East as Rosemalloes or Rosemalles. The residual bark left after the extraction of the balsam constitutes the fragrant, leaf-like cakes known as Cortex Thymiamatis, Cortex Thuris and Storax Bark.
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