28 community ratings

Layers of Jade (Pure Parfum)

2023UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.9/ 10

Community score
28 ratings

Ensar Oud Layers of Jade is a woody, floral and smoky unisex scent built around Papua oud, rose otto and iris; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: The floral side leads, it arrives with a bouquet.

How does it perform?

From 23 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.7 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

7.9 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.5 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

79% 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

Papua oud Rose otto Iris Plum Patchouli

Japanese hinoki cypress

Juniper berry Tobacco

Oud resin

Sumatran oud Pink pepper Castoreum Blackcurrant Orris butter Malayan oud Vetiver

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Animal
Resinous
Earthy
Smoky

What does Layers of Jade (Pure Parfum) smell like?

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, so it suits those who want a noticeable scent that lasts through the day. It reads equally well on men and women. The number of ratings is small, so this is a tendency rather than a firm verdict.

The oud comes in layers: Papua, Sumatran and Malayan oud plus oud resin, softened by rose otto and iris. Patchouli, vetiver and Japanese hinoki cypress deepen the woody, earthy side, while tobacco and castoreum add a smoky, animal edge. Plum and blackcurrant bring a fruity sweetness, and pink pepper with juniper berry adds spice and a green freshness.