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The Kynam Treasure
200-Year-Old Aquilaria Tree
Wat Bang Kradan Temple – Cambodia
The Guardian was inspired by one of the most extraordinary trees encountered during the journey.
A rare Aquilaria tree estimated to be more than two hundred years old and protected around the clock near Wat Bang Kradan Temple in Cambodia.
The tree has become legendary among collectors and enthusiasts. Rumors surrounding its value have reached extraordinary figures, with estimates exceeding twenty-three million dollars.
Yet what made the tree remarkable was not its financial value.
It was the respect surrounding it.
Monks protected it.
Local communities protected it.
Generations chose preservation over profit.
Its aroma possessed a depth and complexity that strongly recalled the legendary Kyara and Kynam materials considered among the rarest aromatic treasures in existence.
Whether measured by rarity, history, or symbolism, the tree represented something priceless.
Protection • Earth
The Guardian
Protection. Earth
The Guardian is the scent of shelter.
Warm benzoin unfolds with a rich sweetness layered upon deep aromatic woods that evoke ancient cedar, aged sandalwood, and smoky guaiac wood. Beneath its comforting warmth lies a quiet strength—steady, unwavering, and deeply rooted.
Delicate whispers of Japanese lotus and soft rose drift through the composition, adding refinement without disturbing its grounded nature. The florals remain subtle, serving only to illuminate the woods and resins beneath. Sandalwood and oaks this the temple in the jungle or the jungle in the temple.
The result is powerful yet serene. Warm without heaviness. Present without aggression. It surrounds the wearer with an atmosphere of stability, comfort, and reassurance.
This is not a fragrance that demands attention. It commands trust. Its vivid and warm at the same time. To wear The Guardian is to feel grounded, protected, and at peace—as though standing beneath an ancient tree whose roots have outlived centuries of storms. You are in the presence of The Guardian, and you are safe.
Top Notes
Sweet Benzoin. Soft Resin. Red Rose
Heart Notes
Japanese Lotus. Aromatic Cedarwood. Creamy Sandalwood
Base Notes
Guaiac Wood. Warm Amber. Ho wood.
Principal Accords
Woody. Resinous. Ambered. Floral Woods. Grounding
Emotional Impression
Protection. Trust. Comfort
Five Guardians • Five Virtues • Five Elements
For more than two years, The Tree of Life project carried Mr Ali Attar across Asia in search of extraordinary living monuments.
Not simply trees.
Guardians of time. Witnesses to history. Keepers of memory.
Each had survived centuries of storms, conflict, human change, and the relentless passage of time. Yet each remained standing—alive, powerful, and carrying within it a virtue humanity has honored for thousands of years.
What began as a search for remarkable trees became something far greater.
Looking back, it became clear that these ancient guardians were not merely subjects of inspiration. They were teachers. Each revealed a different lesson, a distinct philosophy, and another way of moving through life—with wisdom, courage, protection, endurance, and memory.
The collection was inspired by five extraordinary trees encountered during this journey:
• A 100-year-old Bonsai Dragon in Tokyo, Japan.
• A 400-year-old Camphor Tree in Osaka, Japan.
• A rare 200-year-old Aquilaria treasure in Cambodia.
• A 700-year-old Banyan giant in Bali.
• A 500-year-old scented Millennium Tree on Gili Island.
Five guardians. Five virtues. Five elements.
Together, they became The Tree of Life Collection—a collection created not simply to capture the scent of these places, but to preserve their spirit, their symbolism, and the timeless lessons they continue to carry.
This extraordinary oil is one chapter within that journey. To fully understand the meaning behind its creation, the ancient guardian that inspired it, and the path that brought it into existence, we invite you to discover the complete story here.
