DESCRIPTION
Launching a new flagship oud is no easy task, especially when it must follow our last, No.1—an intense Burmi oud from the Sultan’s atelier. A flagship oud must stand tall in a sea of legendary fragrances, worthy of its name amidst the world’s most sought-after scents. No.2 embodies this distinction. It’s intense, it transitions, it speaks in layers. Aged to perfection, it plays a symphony, a melody you won’t soon forget—and wouldn’t want to.
Hailing from Leyte, Philippines, No.2 is an oud of rare calibre. Vintage oils from this region are scarce today, especially those of this quality. In truth, it’s almost impossible to source a Filipino oil of this stature anymore. You could search the markets, make endless calls—oud like this finds you. And that’s precisely how this one came to SULAYM, a treasure we now share with the world.
The first note of No.2 opens with a nose-numbing, piercing shoot-up-your-nose incense note. With just a small swipe, the projection unfolds with presence and poise. This was love at first scent: I remember the first time I smelt the dry down, that unexpected hint of tropical mango weaving through, a note that captivated me completely. Even my closest circle—many of whom don’t typically lean towards natural oud—found themselves enchanted from their first experience with this oil.
Expect notes of oceanic ambergris, musk tincture, Filipino wood warmed on low heat, tropical fruit notes, a touch of petrichor, and narcotic white florals—all unfolding in bittersweet oud bliss. It’s a roller coaster of complexity, and each wear reveals something new. That’s the magic of wild oud over cultivated—it carries a history, an untamed spirit and depth, and a character that modern ‘new-gen’ ouds simply can’t replicate.
"This smells like royalty...what is this??" eyes closed, hand pressed to nose—the quote of the night last time we showcased No.2 at Mustafa Mount. Buy with confidence; people still ask weekly about No.1, which is no longer available. If No.2 has become our latest flagship oud, it’s because it deserves to be.
