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EO N°2 Ensar Oud 2018 Pure Parfum

9.0 / 10 51 Ratings

A popular limited perfume by Ensar Oud for women and men, released in 2018. The scent is spicy-animal. Projection and longevity are above-average. The production was apparently discontinued.
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Main accords

Spicy

Animal

Woody

Leathery

Oriental

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Basmati rice

Coriander

Cumin

French cedar

Pink pepper

Rosewood

Heart Notes

Black tea

Clove

Himalayan rose

Jasmine sambac

Papua sandalwood

Turkish rose

Base Notes

Papua oud

Siberian musk

Australian sandalwood Civet

Civet

Labdanum

Mysore sandalwood

Timor sandalwood

Ratings

Scent

9.051 Ratings

Longevity

8.951 Ratings

Sillage

8.449 Ratings

Bottle

8.850 Ratings

Value for money

7.329 Ratings

Submitted by Carlossp, last update on 08/23/2025.

Variant of the fragrance concentration

This is a variant of the perfume EO N°2 (Eau de Parfum) by Ensar Oud, which differs in concentration.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to

EO N°2 Eau de Parfum

Sultan Musk Attar

Private Blend

EO N°2: Kashmir Pure Parfum

Reviews

5 in-depth fragrance descriptions

01/18/2025

10Scent 10Longevity 8Sillage

DrB1414
260 Reviews

DrB1414

Man Juice

EO No 2 Parfum. This is one of the best smells, not perfumes, but smells ever for me. Curious how I never made a dedicated post about it. Granted, I have lost track of all the various iterations and such, I can only speak of the early versions that I own and am familiar with.

I still remember when this perfume came around and serious fragheads were dying to get their nose on a natural deer musk perfume. Many tried it and commented that they didn't get the musk whatsoever. I understand that. After years of being fed synthetic musk accords, or worse, white, aka "laundry" musks, our nose needs time to adjust to a natural musk bomb like No 2 is. Moreover, let's not forget that a significant percentage of the population is anosmic to musk and other similar compounds and aroma molecules. My experience with No 2 was much alike. I could not identify the musk on my first 2-3 wearings. But I learned the material in tincture form and some attars. Later, coming back to this, all I could smell was the Musk. Today, it feels so overwhelming, so upfront that I can't smell much of the other stuff in the fragrance.

EO 2 is the MUSK. It is an ode to this beautiful, rare, and misunderstood material that boasts tremendous complexity and pheromonal prowess. Everything in this composition plays along but never deters from the main player. Besides the musk, I get plenty of spices (especially cumin and coriander) and woody notes. The second version (2020 or so) does showcase a bit of rose and more up-front tea notes, but I feel that the OG and the Kashmir are pitch dark and butch cutting those "weak" links out. This perfume smells like bottled testosterone. If the Spartans used cologne you be damn sure they sprayed No 2 before charging in battle. This composition feels ultra-masculine and rough. Bone-dry, no sweetness, just a gallop of (slightly urinous) Siberian Musk that saturates a harmonious blend of savory spices and creamy woods. It doesn't get more "close-to-nature" than this. I never smelled anything remotely similar to it. Ever. I don't think there will ever be. Prin's Onthamara comes closest, but that one goes full death metal. This composition is a cultured and sophisticated beast that wages war and hunts during the day but reads and indulges in classical music and meditation during the evenings. It is a harmonious and well-rounded blend, not just a mindless brute.

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07/30/2023

10Scent 10Longevity 10Sillage

GRG
11 Reviews

GRG

my holy grail

he is my favorite perfume (I have a collection of over 500 perfumes) this wonderful creation catapults me into a dimension of happiness. the tastiest and sexiest deer musk I've ever tasted. an olfactory orgasm. it's not just a perfume, it's a magic potion. the lucky ones who have tried it can understand me. I have many Ensar Ouds. but he is my holy grail

08/23/2025

10Scent 10Longevity 10Sillage

Styler
19 Reviews

Styler

Godfather of Musk

I guess it’s time for me to talk about my favourite Ensar Oud of all time, NO2. I only recently managed to get a full bottle of the OG PP, so that’s why only now I feel I am qualified to talk about it in depth. It joins my collection of NO2 EDP, EO2 Tonkin, and NO2 PP sample as a final NO2 boss. It’s not hard to see I love this DNA, huh? I am a bit late to talk about it, because, well… good luck getting as lucky as me and finding someone selling it to you in 2025. But after watching some reviews online from back in the day of some very respectable reviewers, as Ramsey and Nikhil, being surprisingly not so positive, I felt the need to put my two scents in.

First of all, I should state that I am very much a musk lover. My favourites of other artisanal brands out there almost always are musk fragrances. So it's no surprise that the quintessential musk fragrance from Ensar Oud is my top pick. And spoiler alert: as far as musk fragrances goes, in my personal opinion, NO2 PP is the King of them all. Yes, I am taking it over Private Blend, over Tonkin/Mongolian/Egyptian musk, and all the others out there. I will explain why - shortly. Ok, so now that we have established that this review is 100% subjective love letter to this fragrance, you can all proceed with caution.

Main NO2 feature that blows every other musk fragrance out of the water for me is its sophistication. Don't get me wrong: I love animalics as much as the next guy, perhaps even more than most. But to strike this balance of animalics and sophistication to this degree… it’s a feat I have never experienced before or since. Risking on sounding a bit corny, I will say that wearing this fragrance radiates quiet authority. The kind of authority you feel while watching Marlon Brando portrayal of Vito Corleone in The Godfather. The scent itself is not weak or close to skin at all, but the level of smoothness, the texture of the smell, firm but not overwhelming waves it comes at you, creates this atmosphere of which I can only again describe as scene in before-mentioned Godfather movie, where Vito is accepting visitors before his daughter’s wedding. Soft-spoken, polite, diplomatic… but at the same time, the atmosphere in the room demands attention, respect, and careful choice of words. There is no mistake where the power lies in these conversations, and any mistake in conducting yourself in the presence of this person can be your final one.

There is a saying: "Might shows, it does not shout." And NO2 is exactly THAT. In comparison to NO2, other Ensar musk fragrances, like Private Blend or NO2 Tonkin, have more aggression and more animalic side to them; therefore, fill a bit different bracket of perfumery. Not so suitable for your daughter wedding day. If we would say that NO2 represents "old money," then the other before-mentioned EO musk fragrances would represent "new money."

I have not talked about the notes in this review so far. It opens up with sort of a fresh-ish spicy (coriander/cumin) accord. Mid shows you some musky, woody, rose. Base greets you with oudy, woody, leathery, musky goodness. I respect every fragrance that manages to incorporate rose in its blend without letting it take over of the whole composition. Blending here is so fine that no particular notes stand out. Honestly, talking about notes in NO2 is as pointless as talking about notes in Bach – Goldberg Variations. No dissection or compartmentalisation of the experiences here can explain the magnificent beauty of the whole thing.

These features make it wearable on any occasion. I could truly see it being my signature scent for the rest of my life. And as any collectors of anything would tell you: to be satisfied with ONE when you have MANY - is the highest praise there is for that particular piece. There are only like 3 fragrances in my collection I could be happy with for the rest of my life, and NO2 is one of them.

06/20/2020

10Scent 10Longevity 8Sillage

Max1403
2 Reviews

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Max1403

Top Review

Silent Hill and Introversion

I can do what I want, but every time I spray this fragrance, it transports me back to Silent Hill - in a positive way. Most people should be familiar with Silent Hill, both the video game and the movie. One or two might immediately recall the dark sounds and oppressive music. In line with the music, one quickly envisions the grimly designed surroundings and the claustrophobic and creepy rooms. All in all, Silent Hill is known for its suffocating and dark atmosphere. But what does Silent Hill smell like? - I really wondered about that back then (I’m a fan of this series).

Music recommendation: Silent Hill 2 soundtrack

Upon spraying, a breeze of green and spicy notes immediately greets me. In parallel, I imagine traversing a dark forest to reach Silent Hill. Finally, after 15-20 minutes, I find myself right in the middle of the town. Thick fog obscures my vision. I walk past decaying cars but can still smell the leather and oil inside, as if they were just produced. Suddenly, I catch a whiff of something slightly sweet and alive, yet there are neither animals nor humans in sight. The fog, which I’ll call the musk fog, manages to blend these scent impressions together. Everything is deserted and empty, yet it smells alive. The contrast is fascinating. I know this scent cannot be alive, but it still conveys to me the impression of something warm and living.

The fog (musk) fills every street and alley. Now I seek refuge in an abandoned hospital. I open the door and once again, vibrant scents greet me. A hint of leather, warm skin, steaming earth, and woody notes I can sniff in a single breath. Although the hospital looks empty, moldy, musty, and long abandoned, it gives the impression that life is pulsating here. Does a liminal world exist? - I wonder.

I open every room and find that no one is here. Suddenly, I hear small creatures crawling and rustling - I can even smell them. A dark figure forms at the end of the hallway. If I’m not imagining it, this being can now smell my fear: sweet, dark, dense, and intense. I rush outside and breathe in the musk fog deeply again. Strange yet so familiar. Scary, but still soothing and embracing. The sun hides behind the clouds and it’s slowly getting dark. After 8 hours of exploration (with one spray) in Silent Hill, I traverse the forest again before night falls. Only the soles of my shoes prove that I was there. Dirty and slightly fecal - I must have stepped on something.

I recommend everyone to try this masterpiece who desperately needs a new fragrance experience.
One could argue that No2 is not as complex as other Ensar Oud creations, but behind this dense, warm, leathery, woody musk composition lies something very pulsating and alive. It is a very introverted scent that invites cuddling, yet still grabs you, stimulates, inspires, and lets you fantasize. While I have to think of Silent Hill, it could be that someone associates it with a Lord of the Rings movie night.

After 15 minutes of the top note, the heart note follows with impressive longevity, always enveloped in the embracing musk. Very full-bodied (thanks to the musk tincture instead of ethanol) and dense, without becoming intrusive. The base slightly resembles dry coffee grounds, but don’t worry, it doesn’t smell unpleasant.
You can wear it, well dosed, pretty much anywhere. But it is far too precious for that. All in all, a very noble scent, but also very INTROVERTED - just like Silent Hill. A confrontation with one’s dark self, a contrast between life and death, but never too animalistic or dirty. It has the perfect balance. A darkness with security!!!

A bottle that definitely enhances and revolutionizes any collection. Somehow, half of my collection no longer makes sense... Thank you, Ensar Oud.

11/27/2024

8Scent 10Longevity 8Sillage

Sirbennyone
497 Reviews

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Sirbennyone

You will always remain unique to me, because you will probably never exist like this again!! (Interesting facts about EO)

Hello everyone,

I really thought long and hard about whether to write a review for this fragrance, because it will be special and on the other hand, I know that it will never generate the reach that others do, for example...

But why am I doing it?

I feel somewhat guilty towards you for doing this, because the "EO N°2 (Pure Parfum) | Ensar Oud / Oriscent" deserves a certain attention that others receive, and I find that somewhat unfair.

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ABOUT THE FRAGRANCE:

Before I begin, let me say this: it is one of the most complex fragrances I have had the pleasure of experiencing, and at times it begins and ends differently than before, along with its incredibly many faces/facets and accords.

In a few words, it is a rose - oud - musk fragrance with some resins and spices. It starts with a "slightly" animalistic musk note, but that's really okay = I've experienced much worse!

This serves as a companion (so to speak), but after roughly 5 to 10 minutes, that nearly fades away, and it is this complex "BEAST" that I meant, changing every 5 minutes, more or less.

For me, three components are primarily noticeable: the resinous, the spicy, and the woody = yes, the rose(s) are there, but they are more in the background.

Bad?

No!
I had partially suspected in advance that they would be more prominent...

The fragrance has certain moments where it reminds me a bit of my old companion, the "Ottoman Empire Part II (Extrait de Parfum) | Areej Le Doré," which also has that warm, resinous quality - just without the very strong rose.

After 5 hours, it calms down, and its sillage noticeably drops to 1 meter (bubble area), but in my opinion, it is already quite prominent before that.

Its longevity is AMAZING, and anything under 14 hours is not the case here, rather significantly more, and for that, I can only say = RESPECT!

It is not entirely my (!) fragrance direction, but that doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate it, because I do, and I also note that something like this will probably never exist again..., why, see below!

A brief general note:

Over the past months and years, I have had the opportunity to get to know several from the house of EO, and the comparison of new to old is intense. I do NOT mean the raw materials used, as they are TOP-NOTCH, then as now. What I have noticed is the following point = the slight change in EO...!

Until 2019/2020, the house was very creative, bold, and complex, treating fragrances like works of art with the notion that you don’t have to like them. I do NOT want to say that the team behind EO is NOT like that anymore, but starting from 2023/2024, you can notice the commercial influence and commercial thinking, and as a (among other things) businessman, I notice this.

- more frequent releases
- better marketing than before
- more mass-compatible fragrances
- the old very angular fragrances have been reissued and made tamer
- etc.

I have 0.0 complaints against the company, why would I..., only this is the reason why I think that something like the "EO N°2 (Pure Parfum) | Ensar Oud / Oriscent" will never exist again...

And now, have a nice day/evening or whenever you read this review, best regards, Benny
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