36 community ratings

Hajar Aswad (Pure Perfume)

2021UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.2/ 10

Community score
36 ratings

Ensar Oud Hajar Aswad (Pure Perfume) pairs Papua and Sumatran oud with rose, saffron and cinnamon in a floral, spicy and woody unisex scent; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: The votes point to evening; dressed for a nice dinner.

How does it perform?

From 32 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.8 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

8.2 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.3 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

83% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Melissa

Lavender Cardamom Cedarwood Raspberry

Heart notesfirst few hours

Rose Orange blossom Jasmine Sandalwood Cinnamon Saffron Pepper

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Omani green frankincense Ambergris Papua oud Cocoa Sumatran oud

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Resinous
Earthy

What does Hajar Aswad (Pure Perfume) smell like?

The top notes of melissa, lavender and cardamom open fresh and green, while cedarwood and raspberry add a woody, fruity edge. In the heart, rose, jasmine and saffron lead, with cinnamon and pepper raising the spice. The base settles into smoky, resinous, earthy and leathery depth from Papua and Sumatran oud, Omani green frankincense, ambergris and cocoa.

Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Voters lean towards winter and fall, with spring close behind and summer least chosen. It suits leisure, night out and evening wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though some call it classic. Ensar Oud Dua and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile.