42 community ratings

Oud SQ (Pure Parfum)

2023UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.2/ 10

Community score
42 ratings

Ensar Oud Oud SQ (Pure Parfum) pairs Burmese, Sumatran, Malayan and Borneo oud with castoreum and tobacco, making a woody, smoky, resinous unisex scent that has been discontinued.

Compare

Skunky's take: Floral accords up front; keep it from the bees.

How does it perform?

From 35 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.8 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.4 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.3 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

81% 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

Rosewood

Cubeb

Clove

Heart notesfirst few hours

Burmese oud Rose absolute

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Sumatran oud Castoreum Malayan oud Borneo oud

Cambodian oud resin

Tobacco

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Resinous
Earthy
Smoky

What does Oud SQ (Pure Parfum) smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and almost none choose summer. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, with night outings close behind.

It opens with rosewood, cubeb and clove for a spicy start. In the heart, Burmese oud and rose absolute add a soft floral touch. The base settles into several oud types, castoreum and tobacco, giving an animalic, earthy, smoky depth.