“Subitism” The Ultimate Raw Incense Heater

SUBITISM fine incense burner/heater is individually handcrafted to perfection by Abdenbi of France, artisanal perfumer and craftsman.
Offers variable and precise heat adjustment for precision burning of the finest raw incense materials including agarwood, kynam, sandalwood, frankincense, elemi, myrrh, copal, and many more. Operates on any voltage (100-240v) anywhere in the world and comes with socket adapter for your country.

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Its simply the best product of this type we have found.
We are proud to be one of only 2 distributors of this product worldwide.

ONE YEAR limited WARRANTY on unit functionality. (see additional details below)
Includes worldwide trackable shipping.

COMES WITH:
Burner box unit
Adapter box and cord with temperature adjustment dial
50 mica plates

ONE YEAR WARRANTY on unit functionality provided that the outer parts of the unit have been well taken care of and not exposed to rough handling, abuse, dirt and debris, or water; and provided that the unit has not been tampered with internally in any way. Warranty does not cover any unit with any physical damage to outer casings, cover, any type of water damage; a unit with a burner plate that is physically damaged in any way, a burner plate that is dirty or has been allowed to come into direct contact with incense materials during use. (Use the burning plates and trays provided.) Warranty does not cover damage by fire, or any effects of incense materials catching fire as a result of burning incense materials at excessively high temperature or for extended periods of time. Warranty is offered and claims effected by the original craftsperson only, not the shop. We do our very best to assist in any warranty claims - we want you to be happy with this handcrafted artisanal product - however this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the unit by the original craftsperson. Warranty does not cover refund; rather the warranty covers repair or replacement only, at our discretion and the discretion of the original craftsperson.

CAUTION: never leave the burner unattended while it is turned on. sparks of flames may occur unexpectedly in your incense material. the unit may overheat or start a fire if left unattended for an extended period of time. rest the unit on a heat resistant surface while using as some heat will radiate to the bottom of the unit. we recommend that you unplug the unit while it is unattended or not in use.

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A Brief Glossary, common terminology explained...

glossary

a very brief explanation of common terms that we use

• ”outset” or “top notes”, refers to how an oil smells right out of the bottle before its has time to “drydown” or “open up”.
• “heart” or “middle notes” refers to the middle part of a scents longevity, the middle part of the “drydown” or “opening up” of a scent.
• “base notes” refer to the last phase of a scent’s longevity. Usually the last third of the scent’s expression, sometimes the last half.
• ”drydown” means how the scent transforms or “opens up” with time once exposed to air or worn on the skin. Sometimes refers to the final third or the ending of a scent’s longevity. We use the term “drydown” to refer to the entire opening up and transformation process of a scent, everything that comes after the top notes: the heart/middle notes, base notes and finish.
• “vices” refers to some scent components that are normally considered undesirable or less desirable, but are a natural feature of the scent profile, especially in Oud oils. These are described as fecal, urine, ammonia, bile, fermented, animal, sweaty, acrid, genital, etcetera. While many of these might sound quite repulsive, small amounts of these scent elements may be desirable when in present in the proper balance. Better oud oils will feature vices that are well harmonized or not present at all.       

         

The Best Bottles for Fine Aromatics? Our Choice is Clear.

There’s nothing like the color of a fine Oud.

We think that boring brown bottles limit your enjoyment of the finest essential oils by limiting your visual enjoyment of the oil. We thing the visual element is a vital part of experiencing a premium aromatic.

There is always a debate over what type of bottle is best for fine aromatics and essential oils. Strong forces in the industry favor the brown glass bottle as the final word in responsible bottling of essential oils and other aromatic extracts. But is this absolutely necessary and absolutely true?

For our purposes, we disagree. We think that the color and consistency of the contents are an essential part of the essential oil experience. The same applies to attars, perfumes, absolutes, and even some medicinals and skincare products. We think that when you invest in a one-of-a-kind premium natural aromatic, the color and texture are part of the experience and the full enjoyment of the product.

Color and texture provide pleasure, relieve curiosity, and impart relevant information about the unique product you have chosen. Color is a big part of what makes a fine botanical extract special and unique, even when compared to other extractions of the same plant.

We believe in full transparency - and a clear bottle that lets you see and enjoy exactly what’s inside.

The 2022 Aroma Sublime 2.5 ml bottle. We believe in full transparency - and a clear bottle that lets you see and enjoy exactly what’s inside.

Light damage? What about notorious “light damage” as a result of using transparent bottles?
The answer is easy. Yes, sunlight in particular will damage, degrade, or alter many essential oils and other botanical extracts. So keep your bottles somewhere dark. It’s that simple. Clear, brown, or otherwise, botanicals should be kept protected from light and temperature fluctuation as much as possible.

Old habits?
I suppose there may be the perception of convenience in the old habit of keeping your entire essential oil pharmacy out on you kitchen counter or even in a sunny window sill! This isn’t really good for your essential oils and other botanical extracts anyway, even if the bottle is brown.

You wouldn’t keep a fine wine or rare spirit in a sunny window? Even your ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise are likely to receive the thoughtful protection of the cold, dark fridge! Why not give at least the same level of thought and care to your sumptuous collection of premium aromatics and essential oils?!

In short: Keep all your aromatics somewhere dark and temperature stable. And enjoy our transparent bottles with confidence!

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UNDERSTANDING and properly enjoying PREMIUM OUD essential oils.

Many people are used to briefly sniffing an essential oil or other aromatic product right out of the bottle, and with this initial impression, making a decision. Oud oil is a completely different olfactory experience that deserves a more careful and patient approach.

The Oud experience is all in the "drydown". Drydown refers to how the scent transforms or “opens up” with time once exposed to air or worn on the skin. Sometimes the term refers to the final third or the ending of a scent’s longevity. Here we use the term “drydown” to refer to the entire opening up and transformation process of a scent while wearing it, everything that comes after the earliest top notes: the heart/middle notes, base notes, and finish.

Oud oil in general is well known for its staggering overall complexity and depth, and also its exciting variability and the often surprising transformations it manifests during its drydown process. Oud is also known for its longevity when worn on skin or clothing, better Oud often still detectable and pleasant smelling after 24 hours. Oud often demonstrates almost unbelievable changes in scent variation throughout its drydown process.

Every Oud is different. Although Oud oil is likely to possess some classic scent elements common to most Oud oils, the possible range of scents contained in any one Oud oil seems almost unlimited. Lower quality Oud is notoriously unpleasant and intense for most people, being easily afflicted with excessive "vices" - unpleasant scent components - perhaps with more pleasant features coming through well into the drydown. Fortunately, this kind of tolerance is not required if you choose premium Oud from a reputable producer.

Classic Oud scent components that are common to most Oud oils are; wood, tobacco, leather, spice, fruit, and florals; however these demonstrate remarkable diversity and specificity from product to product. Oud is also reputed to be one of the true aphrodisiacs of the natural world, finer Ouds featuring a pronounced pheromonal allure.

The very best Oud is almost always from wild agarwood trees. While some cultivated varieties can be quite nice, they typically do not come close to the depth, breadth, and longevity of a 100% wild agarwood distillations with expert oversight from forest to flacon.

Fine Oud is an olfactory puzzle box for the aromatic aficionado and perhaps the most complex and delightful single-source scent in nature. Variation in scent reflects the terroir, the state of the wood itself at the time of harvest, the exact species of tree, distillation technique, and proper ageing of the oil.

All Ouds are definitely not created equal.

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AROMA SUBLIME is:
-Only the finest GENUINE 100% hydro-distilled premium oils.
-Wild Oud oils are made with 100% wild agarwood.
-Reputation is everything; Aroma Sublime sets the standard!

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Pierre Black and Aroma Sublime...

I am honoured to have partnered with Aroma Sublime and the legendary Tony Bolton to bring you some of the finest artisanal hydro-distilled essential oils in the world. Aroma Sublime specializes in limited-edition single-estate small-batch distillations of Oud (Agarwood), Sandalwood, Frangipani, Rose, and others. Offering a selection of their own exclusive on-site distillations, or a small, carefully curated selection of fine artisanal oils from carefully chosen suppliers that we laboratory test for purity, Aroma Sublime has a reputation for quality, purity, and simplicity. Always solvent-free, Aroma Sublime supplies only verified pure hydro-distilled essential oils of the highest quality from our own still or from trusted and verified artisanal suppliers. If we don't oversee production personally, our products are lab tested for purity. See the Shopping Page or our Etsy Shop for current prices.

Our Exclusive Georgian Damascena Rose Oil

We have been very fortunate to acquire this special first production batch of artisanal rose oil, the result of the first year of rose oil production for a new but highly skilled Georgian producer. Our small group of affiliates have acquired the entire 2017 production making it our exclusive product.

We are so excited to offer you Georgian Rose Otto "Premiere" - our exclusive single estate rose essential oil.

When you look at where Georgia is on a map you quickly realize that it comes as no surprise that this country is destined to produce magnificent roses and rose oil as they are situated in precisely the right climate zone with the other premier rose producing countries; Turkey, Bulgaria, Iran, and others. Georgia has been said to be the birth place of wine, and is said to still produce some of the most interesting and quality wines in recent years. Many of these vineyards have underground aquifers, as does our rose estate. The water, along with every step of growth of these flowers to production of oil is meticulously tested and to the highest standards. We oversee the process and since we are buying directly from the producer, there is no risk of adulteration, and no middle men. This allows you to obtain a premium and highly exclusive rose oil of verified quality at a reasonable price.

Roses in the still, ready for distillation into essential oil.

The unique terroir, and the passion and love and excitement of finally harvesting oil, truly gives this Georgian Rose Otto "Premiere", a superbly crafted example of the familiar “rose damascena” species of rose but with an exciting new regional terroir.

Georgian Rose Otto "Premiere" - our exclusive single estate rose essential oil.

Typically rose oil is sold diluted in a carrier oil due to its high price and intense aromatic potency. Even when you find “pure” undiluted rose oil, they are often found to be adulterated or diluted with other oils when submitted for laboratory testing.

Our rose oil is guaranteed 100% pure hydro-distilled single estate Georgian rose.

Rose oil is widely used as a traditional medicine with noted antibacterial, antioxidant, antitussive, hypnotic, anti-diabetic, and broncho-relaxant properties. Rose oil is one of the few essential oils shown to directly affect the nervous system modulating brain frequency toward a meditative or deeply relaxed state.

We are delighted to offer you this rare gem in the world of essential oils, and we are sure once you experience our rose oil, you will be as excited as we are.

GEORGIA ROSE OTTO “PREMIERE” - Georgia, Eastern Europe                            

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Beautiful views of our rose estate and the Georgian countryside.

A note from Tony Bolton...

Dear Customer,

Welcome to the Aroma Sublime website. We value the personal touch, so please dont hesitate to contact us directly with any questions or special requests you might have.

Our exclusive, limited, curated collection of Oud, Sandalwood, and Frangipani oil are produced right here by us personally in small batches.

The other Oud oils we offer, as well as our exclusive Rose oils, come only from trusted, verified suppliers. In addition, most outsourced products are sent for laboratory testing at Phytochemia in Canada to ensure purity and authenticity.

Our pride and joy is our Frangipani flower oil from our own home plantation. Hydro-distilled Frangipani essential oil is very rare, and as far as we know we are one of the few companies in the world who produce this incredible flower bomb! Its common for other “experts” to say that hydro-distillation of Frangipani is impossible. Well, we like doing the impossible!

We also pride ourselves on our two single-estate varieties of pure Rose essential oil, one from Georgia and the other from Persia. Our colleague visits the distilleries there personally so there is no risk of adulteration and no middle men.

We are happy to answer any questions you might have. We are here to meet your needs and provide unmatched price to quality with a personal touch.

I look forward to hearing from you.

• Tony, owner and distiller, AromaSublime Vietnam

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The Quest for Wild Agarwood

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Welcome to the new AromaSublime website! (Formerly Agar Aromas Vietnam)

So much going on here we can barely keep up! Welcome to the new website. We hope you enjoy it!

What’s in a name? We decided to change the name of the company to reflect our expansion into sandalwood, selected flower oils, other essential oils.

What are we most excited about these days?

Rose oil.

The very best we could find. Single estate, hydro-distilled. Its so good, we went all the way to Georgia to find it.

Georgia, a country at the intersection of Europe and Asia, is a former Soviet republic that’s home to Caucasus Mountain villages and Black Sea beaches. It’s famous for Vardzia, a sprawling cave monastery dating to the 12th century, and the ancient wine-growing region Kakheti. The capital, Tbilisi, is known for the diverse architecture and mazelike, cobblestone streets of its old town.

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