White Oudh is a modern synthetic perfume following the example of White Musk. It is intended to be lighter and fresher, without the animalistic character of oudh, and is generally considered to have been introduced as a synthetic in the early 21st century by perfumers such as Al Haramain and Thomas Kosmala; though there are also white oud fragrances which come from uninfected (and so unscented) agarwood trees. Though at the prices that white oudh is sold in India for use in incense, it is more likely that an Indian incense called White Oudh is using a synthetic. Rajpal classifies this as "Ultra Premium Incense".
This White Oudh sold by Rajpal gives off a cold throw scent closer to oudh than the Rajpal Bakhoor I've just reviewed. It feels fresher and greener, with a more vibrant volatility. It leans into crisp icy aldehydes a little too much for my taste for an oudh focused incense; though it is an attractive fragrance overall, with a rotting leather vibe.
The scent on the burn is certainly in the area of oudh and bakhoor - some vague moments, and a sense of soggy oatmeal cookies wrapped in bonfire smoke, distract slightly, but overall it's an acceptable accord. It is a tad smoky, and builds, so is best at a well ventilated distance. Decent stuff.
My samples come from Reddit user Brief_Chemistry. Packets are sold in India via the Rajpal website at 50g for ₹225 (£1.95) plus shipping. International purchases are made via WhatsApp +91 99209 36644, with payments done by bank transfer.
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