by Ensar Oud
EO No 1 by Ensar Oud is a high-intensity, unisex oud fragrance with a deeply complex profile built around aged Cambodian oud, Taif rose, leather, tobacco, and rich woody-amber accords. It opens with a bold burst of leathery oud, earthy rose, and medicinal notes, evolving into a lush, powdery heart of sandalwood and incense before settling into a velvety, mossy dry down. The performance is intense and long-lasting, with most reports of 12+ hours—some even claim 18 hours—especially in pure parfum form. Sillage is moderate to strong initially, then tapers to intimate, making it best suited for evening wear and colder seasons. The fragrance is not for the faint of heart; it’s bold, life-like, and immersive, with a rare aura of olfactory transcendence. Many viewers describe it as transcendent and transformative, almost like being wrapped in a living atmosphere of oud and rose. Some note its warm, spiced depth and subtle behind-the-scenes sweetness, likely from hidden natural ambers and oils. Yet, its intensity can be overwhelming, and some feel the development is minimal or lacks narrative depth, making it feel more like a dense collage of top-grade materials than a crafted journey. It leans heavily toward winter and night use, and those who dislike the earthy-animalic character may be pushed away. Still, its durability, power, and rare quality of material make it a landmark in artisanal oud perfumery.