The Art of the Notes
Every ingredient chosen with intention. Every layer crafted to endure.
The Legend
of Pure Oud
"The rarest oud in the world — present in every pyramid level of every TORAX fragrance."
Kinam (or Kyara) is an anomaly of nature. When the Aquilaria tree is wounded, it defends itself by producing a dense, dark resin. Over decades, or even centuries, this resin matures into Oud. But Kinam is rarer still—a specific, unexplained mutation that occurs in less than 1% of wild agarwood.
Unlike standard oud, which can be harsh or purely animalic, Kinam possesses a unique 'cooling' sensation, layered with honeyed sweetness, bitter medicinal notes, and an ethereal floral quality that cannot be synthesized.
At TORAX, we have secured a private reserve of vintage Kinam. It acts as the structural spine of our entire collection, grounding our ephemeral top notes and extending the life of our bases to extraordinary lengths.
Architectural Breakdowns
Explore the structure of our core collection
Top Notes
- Frankincense Resinous, ancient
- Pimento Warm, peppery spice
- Pink Pepper Spicy, effervescent
- Bergamot Bright, zesty opening
Heart Notes
- Sandalwood Creamy, woody
- Vetiver Earthy, smoky green
- Papyrus Dry, woody facet
- Rose Soft floral veil
Base Notes
- Kinam Pure Oud The structural spine
- Akigalawood Woody, spicy oud facet
- Suede Soft, leathery warmth
- Vanilla Sweet, balsamic depth
- Mystikal Mysterious amber accord
- Saffron Leathery, golden spice
Top Notes
- Cardamom Warm, aromatic
Heart Notes
- Leather Bold, animalic core
- Jasmine Sambac White floral softness
Base Notes
- Kinam Pure Oud The structural spine
- Amber Warm, resinous depth
- Moss Earthy, dark base
- Patchouli Rich, smoky fixative
Top Notes
- Rum Warm, spirited opening
- Cardamom Warm, aromatic
Heart Notes
- Taif Rose Intensely floral
- Tuberose Creamy, white floral
Base Notes
- Kinam Pure Oud The structural spine
- Leather Bold, animalic core
- Agarwood (Oud) Deep, resinous wood
Top Notes
- Agarwood (Oud) Deep, resinous wood
- Rose Soft floral veil
- Incense Sacred, balsamic lift
Heart Notes
- Raspberry Bright, fruity contrast
- Saffron Leathery, golden spice
- Amberwood Warm, resinous
Base Notes
- Kinam Pure Oud The structural spine
- Benzoin Sweet, balsamic resin
- Birch Cool, smoky wood
- Geranium Green, rosy anchor
- Agarwood (Oud) Deep, resinous wood
Hand-Selected Origins
We bypass commercial brokers to source directly from multi-generational farms and wild harvesters globally.
Tested Across Climates
Every formula is macerated for 6 months and tested in extreme humidities to ensure performance longevity.
Kinam in Every Bottle
Our signature binding agent. Even our freshest citrus profiles are anchored by microscopic amounts of rare oud.