Pusong Qinan – Laos

Pusong Qinan – Laos

Pusong Qinan is an extraordinary Laotian oud that elevates the region into true kinam territory — doing for Laos what Nha Trang once did for Vietnam. Distilled from the rare Aquilaria sinensis, this oil delivers a commanding medicinal profile drenched in true kinam smoke, bitter woods, and luminous resin.

The opening is immediately arresting: a lactonic bitter-sweetness rises first, creamy yet sharp, followed by an unexpected bloom of purple florals — deep, velvety, and slightly shadowed. These floral tones intertwine seamlessly with milky-vanillic nuances, soft yellow florals, and a refined tonka–coumarin–vanillin accord that adds warmth without indulgence.

As the oil expands, a tingling thread of white pepper emerges, closely trailed by raw forest honey, lending vibrancy and lift. Beneath this brightness lies a rich, textured backdrop: sweet hay, a whisper of tobacco, and wild mountain flowers, all resting on lapping layers of golden resin that pulse gently with age and depth.

True to its pedigree, the heart remains resolutely bitter-woody and medicinal, anchored by kinam smoke that is dry, controlled, and profoundly elegant. Pusong Qinan is not ornamental — it is authoritative, intellectual, and historically resonant, a qinan that rewards patience and commands respect.

This is a landmark Laotian oud, destined for collectors who understand kinam not as sweetness, but as clarity, bitterness, and soul.