Purple Luban

If you’ve noticed, I’ve never offered a Luban-focused blend before. While I previously explored a Royal Hojari spin-off from an ocean-inspired scent (Ocean Kinam), Luban was never the center. This time, it is. The Omani Luban shines with its familiar frankincense character, soft and gentle — never piercing, sharp, or muddy. It is slightly sweet, grounding, and resiny, carrying an earthy silkiness that feels timeless. What makes this composition unique is how the Purple profile drapes over the Luban like a delicate veil. The iris base threads through its resinous depth, while violet florals rise above, casting a powdery, ethereal light across the darker notes. Beneath it all, the dark balsamic facets of ambergris give the Luban a non-conventional character — I think it’s safe to say you’d be hard-pressed to find many Luban-and-Purple compositions like this out there. The Luban and Purple weave together seamlessly, each elevating the other, working not in dominance but in quiet dialogue. Just before I was going to call this blend ready, I felt it needed a touch more Oud to truly earn its place on your shelf. Beyond the wild Nagaland already present in Purple, I’ve integrated a touch of Malaysian Oud 1995 for good measure. That said, for those who wish to deepen its Oud profile further, this blend is available with optional SQ Silani Oud as an add-on. In the meantime, if you’re looking for a Purple-tinged oud spray, check out the Violette Iriani. Finally, I am preparing a Purple Oud attar, which I hope will be ready in a couple of months from the time of this writing. And hey, if you're in the mood for full on Luban experience, get some SQ Luban to use on your [Subitism] oud/incense heater.