The Perfume Library

Oud Monarch (Extrait de Parfum)

8.5

Bortnikoff · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Extrait de Parfum

Bortnikoff Oud Monarch Extrait de Parfum is a dense unisex scent that sets sweet, spicy and animal tones against oud, suited to fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. It opens with a soft floral touch of magnolia and frangipani. Tobacco and cinnamon bring spice and warmth to the heart, softened by two roses. The base of vanilla, cocoa, labdanum and oud is sweet and resinous, with civet and castoreum adding an animal depth.

Iris Ghalia (Parfum)

8.8

Ensar Oud · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Ensar Oud Iris Ghalia (Parfum) is a floral, powdery fragrance built around iris, Papua oud and blue lotus; it is unisex and has been discontinued. The notes are not split into top, heart and base, so the scent reads as one whole. Iris and violet set a powdery, floral ground, while Papua oud and Mysore sandalwood add woody depth. Peach and blackcurrant bring a soft fruitiness, and civet, castoreum and ambergris give it a heavy, animalic, oriental weight. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it suits evenings and nights out best. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Ensar Oud Iris Ghalia Attar and Ensar Oud Iris Ghalia: Trifecta have a close profile.

Oud Luwak II

8.4

Areej Le Doré · 2025

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Oud Luwak II by Areej Le Doré is a unisex scent that suits cooler evenings best: a dense, smoky oud with spice and animalic warmth. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening or a night out as the setting. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters lean toward reading it as masculine, though it is described as unisex. It has been discontinued. It opens with Papua oud and Sumatran coffee. The heart brings cistus, civet, spikenard and cinnamon leaf, giving a spicy, animalic warmth. The base settles into Indian oud, benzoin and Indonesian vetiver absolute, resinous, earthy, leathery and woody. Stéphane Humbert Lucas Oud 777 and Duftkumpels Al Mu'min have a close profile.

Tonkin Musk

8.6

Ensar Oud · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

1984

8.3

Ensar Oud · 2022

Floral · Green · Spicy

Ensar Oud 1984 is a unisex fragrance that most voters wear in fall and spring, mainly for evenings and leisure time. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, while the rest split between classic and modern. It suits winter and summer too, though fall leads. Oud dominates the notes: Papua oud and Borneo oud join Mysore sandalwood and Mongolian musk. Oakmoss and massoia bark pull it toward earthy, resinous ground, while jasmine sambac, jonquil and tuberose absolute add a floral softness. Yuzu and bergamot lend a light freshness. The accords run green, spicy, smoky and leathery.

Homeros (Parfum)

8.8

Ensar Oud · 2020

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Ensar Oud Homeros is a spicy, smoky unisex perfume built around oud, ambergris and cedarwood; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, blue cypress and cedarwood alongside animalic civet and castoreum. In the heart, Persian rose, saffron, osmanthus and orange blossom add a floral softness. The base settles into oud, patchouli, cocoa and tobacco, which gives it an earthy, resinous and leathery character. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening and night out, though it also works for leisure. Most voters read it as masculine, but it is a unisex perfume. Its profile is close to Ensar Oud Homeros: Saigon and Areej Le Doré Oud Zhen.

Emerald

8.3

Nebiru Parfvms · 2024

Floral · Green · Spicy

Nebiru Parfvms Emerald is a spicy, woody unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings, nights out and relaxed leisure wear, though it reads more masculine; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Most voters also place it in the evening, night out and leisure. On character, masculine leads, followed by classic and feminine. It opens with saffron, black pepper, cinnamon and clove for a spicy start. In the heart, rose, magnolia and vanilla add a soft, sweet floral touch. The base rests on oud, vetiver and oakmoss, giving a woody, earthy and smoky ground, with leathery and animal accords deepening the dark mood.

Jamaican Ambergris Maroke SQ

9.1

Ensar Oud · 2023

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Ensar Oud Jamaican Ambergris Maroke SQ is a floral, woody and smoky unisex scent that suits fall and spring days and evenings out best; it has been discontinued. Jasmine sambac, jasmine and Georgian rose form the floral side, while oud, ambergris and Mysore sandalwood lay a woody, smoky base beneath them. Bourbon vanilla and Peru balsam sweeten it and add a creamy, resinous softness, and aquatic and fruity touches lighten the heavier core a little. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters wear it for leisure, nights out and evenings; fall leads among the seasons and summer trails. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is presented as unisex.

Ottoman Ambergris Assam Sultan

8.8

Ensar Oud · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud Ottoman Ambergris Assam Sultan is a floral, sweet and resinous oud, dark and dense in character, with spicy and animalic touches; it is unisex and has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer not far behind; it is chosen most for nights out and leisure time. It reads more masculine to most, though some find it feminine. Assam, Borneo, Papua, Burmese and Sumatran oud form the backbone, while Peru balsam, vanilla and ambergris soften that woody core with a creamy, sweet warmth. Rose, mimosa, hyacinth and blue lotus add a floral layer, castoreum and Tonkin musk bring animalic depth, and oakmoss and vetiver give it a dry, earthy ground.

Fiona

8.2

TSVGA

Floral · Spicy · Woody

TSVGA Fiona is a unisex fragrance built around oud, ylang-ylang and jasmine sambac absolute, with an animalic, smoky character; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next and summer far behind. It is worn for leisure and for evenings and nights out; more voters call it masculine than feminine, though feminine and classic both get a fair share. The scent has a floral, spicy frame: ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac and frangipani sit beside the woody, earthy and smoky sides of oud. Goatskin and civet add a leathery, animalic edge, while vanilla and tonka bean soften it with a resinous warmth. Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex and N•O•A•M Dark Heart of Papua have a close profile.

Jasper no Kodō II

8.9

Folkwinds · 2025

Floral · Green · Fruity

Folkwinds Jasper no Kodō II is a unisex fragrance with a floral, green and resinous character, deepened by woody and earthy tones; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Voters lean slightly towards spring and fall, though the votes spread across the whole year. It sits closest to leisure and evening wear, and while most voters read it as masculine, a fair number find it feminine. Copal resin, Omani green frankincense absolute and juniper berry build a resinous, fresh core. Pine needle absolute and balsam fir add a forest green note, while jonquil and gardenia carry the floral side. Blackberry sweetens it a little, and Papua, Indonesian and Thai oud, Mysore sandalwood and moss form the woody, earthy base.

Black Gris

8.3

Ensar Oud · 2024

Floral · Aquatic · Green

Ensar Oud Black Gris is a unisex scent that pairs Papua, Sri Lankan and Sumatran oud with thyme, rose and black ambergris; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a minority choice. It is mentioned most for leisure and evening wear. Voters lean masculine on character, with some calling it classic or feminine. The ouds build a woody, resinous, smoky core, and black ambergris adds an animal depth. Thyme, pepper, clove and nutmeg bring a spicy edge, while rose and orange blossom soften it with a floral note. Aquatic and green facets, along with yuzu and mandarin orange, lighten the dense structure.

EO Black

8.9

Ensar Oud

Green · Spicy · Woody

Ensar Oud EO Black is a dense, smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly for evenings, leisure and nights out, while office wear sits well behind. Most read it as masculine, with a classic side too. Papua oud and Cambodian oud lead the scent, with patchouli, frankincense and Timor sandalwood building a woody, resinous base and Sichuan pepper adding spice. The accords run green, earthy, smoky and leathery, with an animal warmth underneath.

Oud Sultani: Kannan Koh

9.1

Ensar Oud · 2026

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Ensar Oud Oud Sultani: Kannan Koh is a discontinued unisex fragrance that pairs Papua, Indonesian and Burmese oud with jasmine and rose, giving it a woody, resinous and smoky character. Oud runs through the whole scent, from several origins: Papua, Indonesian, Burmese, Sumatran, Cambodian and Malayan. Jasmine and rose add a floral softness, while orris root and violet leaf bring a powdery edge. Bourbon vanilla and Tonkin musk pull it towards a creamy, sweet side, and castoreum and ambergris add depth. The fruity and aquatic accords stay in the background. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring and summer chosen less often. It suits anyone after a dense, full oud, whatever their gender.

Homeros SQ

8.4

Ensar Oud

Floral · Green · Spicy

Ensar Oud Homeros SQ is a woody, resinous unisex oud that leans towards evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. It opens with neroli, blue cypress and hinoki cypress in a cool, green frame, while civet adds an animal weight from the first moment. In the heart, Georgian rose, jasmine, osmanthus and orange blossom draw a floral curtain, softened by musk and Mysore sandalwood. The base brings Borneo, Papua and Cambodian oud together with tolu balm, tobacco, cocoa and vanilla, ending smoky, leathery and spicy. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters place it on nights out and evenings, though a fair number also choose it for leisure. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, and it is a dense scent. Ensar Oud Homeros: Oud Royale and Nimerè Shades of Darkness have a close profile.

Ottoman Ambergris: Oud Royale Absolu

8.6

Ensar Oud · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud Ottoman Ambergris: Oud Royale Absolu is a unisex fragrance that layers several kinds of oud with ambergris, rose and vanilla into a woody, resinous, smoky character. The notes read as one whole. Borneo, Papua, Vietnamese and Chinese oud form a woody, smoky backbone, which Peru balsam and Bourbon vanilla sweeten. Rose, osmanthus and mimosa add a soft floral side, while black tea and blond tobacco bring a dry, spicy edge. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and very few choose summer. It suits those who like dense, heavy scents on either gender. Ensar Oud Ottoman Ambergris Assam Sultan and Xerjoff More Than Words have a close profile.

Black Changho (Pure Parfum)

8.6

Ensar Oud

Green · Spicy · Woody

Ensar Oud Black Changho is a woody, smoky unisex perfume built around Papua oud, Sumatran oud, patchouli and Timor sandalwood; it has been discontinued. The two ouds, patchouli and sandalwood read together. Spice, resin and leather sit over a woody, earthy, smoky base, while a green thread lightens the weight a little. The oriental character is dark and dense rather than harsh. Longevity is very strong and sillage is strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and leisure wear leading. It leans masculine in perception but is classed as unisex. Ensar Oud Black Changho Attar and Ensar Oud EO Black have a close profile.

EO Red

8.2

Ensar Oud

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Ensar Oud EO Red is a floral, spicy and woody unisex fragrance built around rose and oud notes; it has been discontinued. Persian rose, Omani rose and red rose make up the floral side, while Manipur oud and Papua oud add a woody, earthy depth. Spices bring warmth, and musk, Siberian musk and Mysore sandalwood soften the animal and oriental character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and they place it in the evening or on a night out. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. Ensar Oud Eau de Rawda and Jogi Dum Musk have a close profile.

Aroha Kyaku (Pure Parfum)

7.6

Ensar Oud · 2024

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Ensar Oud Aroha Kyaku is a woody, spicy and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter days, leisure time and evenings out. It reads as one dense whole: Papua, Cambodian and Sumatran oud form the core, with sandalwood and oakmoss giving a woody, earthy base. Cinnamon and clove add spice, tobacco and castoreum bring a leathery, animal edge, and rose and frangipani keep the floral side soft. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and favour leisure and evening wear; many read it as masculine or classic. Ensar Oud Tigerwood (Pure Parfum) and Ensar Oud Tigerlust: Kanbojia have a close profile.

Homeros Attar

9.1

Ensar Oud

Citrus · Floral · Green

Ensar Oud Homeros Attar is a woody, resinous unisex fragrance that sets Assam and green oud over tolu balm and patchouli absolute. It opens with clove, rosewood and cedar alongside ambergris. In the heart, Indian rose, saffron, orange blossom and blackcurrant add a floral softness. The base deepens with the oud notes, Tonga sandalwood and musk. Spicy, earthy, smoky and animal accords also come through. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters score the longevity high. Evening, night out and leisure are the most suggested uses, while daily and business wear sit further behind. Sospiro Vivace and Ensar Oud EO 1: Sultani have a close profile.

Woke Morisco - Moshpit Pavarotti

7.9

Ensar Oud · 2022

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Ensar Oud Woke Morisco - Moshpit Pavarotti is a spicy, woody and smoky unisex oud fragrance, weighed down by animal and leathery tones; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, and the great majority of voters score both highly. Given how dense it is, a restrained hand makes sense. It suits men and women alike, and it is a dark, forceful scent. The notes read as one whole: Papua, Indonesian and Cambodian oud form the main body. Black pepper and black tea draw a dry, spicy edge, while tobacco and oak wood deepen the smoky woodiness. Fig softens that hard frame a little. Resinous and earthy accords round out the character.

Purple Pyrex

9.1

Nebiru Parfvms · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nebiru Parfvms Purple Pyrex is a dense unisex scent that sets a floral and fruity side against a woody, animalic and smoky base. It reads as a single piece: Papua oud, Thai oud and Malayan oud build a woody, smoky frame, while Canadian castoreum and Ethiopian civet add animalic depth. Pink lotus absolute, blueberry and vanilla absolute soften that edge with a sweet, creamy, powdery touch. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear. Voters split between masculine, modern and feminine. Purple Soda and Ormonde Jayne 1984 have a close profile.

Tigerlust: Kanbojia

8.9

Ensar Oud · 2024

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Ensar Oud Tigerlust: Kanbojia is a woody, floral and spicy unisex fragrance built around Papua, Vietnamese and Cambodian oud, alongside rose, osmanthus and oakmoss; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. Leisure, night out and evening are the favoured occasions. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it leans toward neither. The oud notes form the backbone, while rose, osmanthus and frangipani add a floral softness. Sichuan pepper and coffee bean bring a dark, spicy edge, and civet, castoreum and tobacco give it an animal, leathery, smoky depth, with oakmoss and sandalwood underneath.

Hajar Aswad (Pure Perfume)

8.2

Ensar Oud · 2021

Floral · Green · Spicy

Pure Perfume

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. 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.