20 community ratings

Abu Madyan

Name: Abu Madyan
Brand: Ensar Oud

Unisex

7.3/ 10

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Ensar Oud Abu Madyan is a unisex scent that sets Indian oud and resin against a green, spicy backbone, with a woody, earthy character; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: The green side leads; it feels like a walk outdoors.

How does it perform?

From 26 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.5 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

8.2 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.2 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

75% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Sichuan pepper

Mountain pepper

Pineappleweed

Coriander Thyme

Heart notesfirst few hours

Saffron Cinnamon Clove

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vetiver Indian oud

Liatris spicata

Styrax Indian sandalwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Green
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Resinous
Earthy
Leathery

What does Abu Madyan smell like?

The top opens sharp and herbal with Sichuan pepper, mountain pepper, coriander and thyme. In the heart, saffron, cinnamon and clove warm the spice. The base of vetiver, Indian oud, styrax and Indian sandalwood settles it on a woody, resinous, leathery floor, with animal and earthy shades trailing behind.

Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, so a light hand goes a long way, though the vote count is small and the ratings are tentative. It suits men and women who want something dense and heavy. Jacques Bogart Witness and Caron Yatagan have a close profile.