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EO N°3 Ensar Oud Pure Parfum

8.8 / 10 140 Ratings

A popular limited perfume by Ensar Oud for women and men. The release year is unknown. The scent is floral-oriental. Projection and longevity are above-average. The production was apparently discontinued.
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Main accords

Floral

Oriental

Woody

Animal

Spicy

Fragrance Notes

Taif rose

Mongolian musk

Burmese oud

Tibetan musk

Tonkin musk

Ambergris

Black pepper

Mandarin orange Pear

Pear

Pineapple

Nutmeg

Rosewood

Ratings

Scent

8.8140 Ratings

Longevity

8.9128 Ratings

Sillage

8.5129 Ratings

Bottle

8.4118 Ratings

Value for money

6.191 Ratings

Submitted by Genesis666 · last update on 01/18/2026.

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Reviews

6 in-depth fragrance descriptions

03/03/2023

Georgeman
14 Reviews

Georgeman

2

Royal rose macerated in the best genuine musk from the sultan's collections and quality oud

Today I received a small bottle of perfume - spray from a friend. Even that little splash is expensive - very expensive. I won't go into detail about why, etc. - she did brilliantly in the review below me (the review is really great). Just a simple review for those looking for a second opinion before buying. My take - yes, it's a master perfume of dark rose, oud and musk, or better rose, musk and oud (the latter is less pronounced). The perfume is very well blended. Sometimes it is difficult to distinguish the individual components. The base is an open, beautiful, realistic rose - later it takes on the word musk - which is natural in this perfume and consists of 3 types - in addition - they are the rarest musks that can be found (the same goes for the rose) - because they are from the Sultan's collection, who could afford to have them in his collection. The perfume is not intended for everyday wear, it is an olfactory experience for the owner of the fragrance, not everyone would appreciate it - because they would not even know what rare materials are involved. It takes time to stop and think. In addition, the projection is not so loud and the best, as is often the case with natural materials, is best close to the skin. Also, it doesn't last very long on my skin, even though it's a pure perfume. Too bad the endurance isn't longer - it's not a beast. It's beautiful, but a small bottle is enough for me.

09/21/2021

10Scent 9Longevity 9Sillage

Genesis666
13 Reviews

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Genesis666

Top Review 68

“A Rose to end all Roses…”

Phew, quite a bold statement that Ensar made in his announcement for his latest release “EO N°3.” But anyone who has dealt with the Ensar Oud brand knows that Ensar, whose birth name is actually "Ensar Tokati," lacks neither confidence nor restraint in his descriptions, often using superlatives.

“The best…” here, “the finest…” there. The man is very convinced of his products and creations, and that is naturally reflected in the price. $599 for 30ml of “PureParfum” is now standard. Anything less is hardly acceptable - anything more quickly escalates.

Ensar reportedly had a very close relationship with Sultan Qabus (Qaboos) bin Sa’id, who was Sultan of Oman from July 23, 1970, until his death on January 10, 2020. Not least because he had a penchant for olfactory treasures alongside his collection of countless luxury cars and rare watches. The collection must have included countless treasures from all over the world. Priceless rarities like “Sinking Grade Agarwood” from various parts of Asia, decades-old, multi-kilo chunks of ambergris, deer musk from Tibet, Kashmir, Mongolia, and even the king of all musk types, the nearly extinct Tonkin musk from Vietnam. The main player in the new EO N°3, the “Royal Tai'fi,” comes from what he calls the “Royal Archive.”

The Taif rose (Rosa damascena trigintipentala), originating from Saudi Arabia, is also referred to as the queen of all flowers. The average price of a “tolah,” which is a small glass vial holding 11.7g of oil, is about $800. And that’s not even the highest quality level. The top-notch oils that have matured over the years are usually sold only to wealthy collectors and royal households, often exceeding this value by far. In the case of the “Royal-Tai'fi” from Sultan Qaboos, the extraction dates back to 1980. So one can imagine that this was quite an expensive affair. (But you can also just check the EO website to see what you need to pay for 2.5g of pure Taif oil from this collection.)

I am by no means a gullible person, but the recurring mention of names and the use of images of the Sultan on the EO website effectively eliminate any reasonable doubts about these claims. Honestly, I can hardly believe that a sultanate would tolerate the unauthorized use of the name of such a respected, long-standing head of state.

In addition to the three musk variants mentioned above, ambergris, and the royal rose oil, EO N°3 also features decades-aged Myitkyina oud from Burma. I wonder how many of you have pronounced the word "Myitkyina oud" correctly while reading this. I certainly do not belong to that group.

I could go on for hours about the individual ingredients, but before the first people drop out from boredom, I’d better get to the scent itself.

I had quite high expectations for the fragrance due to the really HEAVY announcement from EO, I must admit, and not just because of the price; I was almost a bit “afraid” of being disappointed. So I hesitantly press the trigger of the bottle encased in handcrafted leather and…. BOOM….. olfactory mic-drop… A brief shiver.
What rushes into your nose here has absolutely NOTHING to do with the typical rose-oud combos I knew until now.

The scent starts with an incredibly fine citrus note, which is probably one of the special characteristics of the Taif rose. No sharp citrus that reminds one of bergamot and the like. Much finer, softer, and rounder. Just seconds later, the rose unfolds its breathtaking aroma. You can hardly break down the profile. It’s a combination of citrus notes, pleasantly light sweetness, a cooling, menthol-like freshness that feels like taking a deep breath through the nose after eating a menthol candy. In this complex mix of impressions, you can still clearly recognize the typically luxurious character that rose brings to a fragrance. The combination of the different musk types, each with its own character - Tibetan musk is sparkling, lively / Mongolian musk is slightly animalistic, earthy, and Tonkin musk is rather sweet and creamy - acts like a kind of turbocharger for the rose and amplifies its special properties many times over. The ambergris serves more as a fixative here, providing greater longevity and projection. Anyone fearing a typical salty, slightly maritime scent need not worry at all. The oud, for me personally, only comes to the fore in the heart and base. But even here, it does not take on a dominant role. It only adds a slightly woody, green note in the background, reminiscent of oud distillations of the agarwood species Walla-Patta from Sri Lanka, giving the composition EVEN MORE depth. The other ingredients like pepper, mandarin, and nutmeg are so finely woven that you can hardly smell them individually. The special thing about this scent is simply the combination of these oils and extracts and the incredible quality they radiate without restraint. It feels like this fragrance changes its character every few minutes. Sometimes it smells sweet, sometimes fresh, sometimes warm, sometimes cool. All of this is connected with an unbelievable lightness and elegance that I have never experienced before. The rose is never heavy, outdated, or waxy, as is often the case. The scent is classic yet modern. A paradox bottled in glass and leather that leaves me with a broad grin and absolute enthusiasm after every application.

Many will now say again: “How can you spend so much money on a fragrance?” I understand that. It is a valid question. It’s a question I would have asked myself six months ago. I no longer really view Ensar’s works as perfume but rather as art. The number of days I have worn his works outside my four walls can be counted on one hand. I don’t wear them to smell good for others, as that is a matter of taste anyway. I regard them as others would a piece of art on the wall of a gallery. Is a Picasso worth millions because the color is so special or the canvas was particularly expensive? Beauty and the personal impact on the mind lie in the eye (or nose) of the beholder. That’s also why I would never give “purchase recommendations” or similar. I can only convey what a fragrance does for me and how it affects me. In the case of EO N°3, I am almost inclined to say that this is the pinnacle. I don’t believe there is any room for improvement in terms of quality and craftsmanship. Combined with the elaborately handcrafted bottle from the atelier of Habib Dingle, who also binds the St. John’s Bible for the Vatican, this fragrance is probably the crown jewel of my collection. In one of the social networks, I was asked: “How would you describe the rose in EO N°3?” I could only quote Ensar himself: “It’s a Rose to end all Roses…once and for all."

Updated on 09/21/2021

02/01/2022

9Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

JohnBonn
8 Reviews

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JohnBonn

Helpful Review 7

Kiss from a Rose

If you have the necessary cash on hand, you get a perversely good rose scent here.

To me, it smells like a visit to the garden center with my mother back in the day, when we spent time in the rose greenhouse. The full blast. It doesn’t fade either. It lasts incredibly long, and after the first thick punch right in the face, it’s also very pleasant. Alongside the brutal rose scent, you also get a splash of fruity notes. This makes the whole thing smell a bit sweeter and really rounds off the fragrance well.

Personally, it's not my thing, but I believe anyone looking for a good rose will find it here.

10/19/2023

10Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

Anieareyouok
5 Reviews

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Anieareyouok

5

Every Wait Has an End

After several months, I finally received my EO No 3 bottle. The hype train is slowly but surely heading towards its final destination, expectations are becoming opinions. With the first spray, I step off and ask myself, is that it?
What I am currently smelling does not match at all with what I have read here and there about the fragrance. Through the musky, homey oud, the refreshing, sparkling, young rose that is rather reserved, and pepper.
I think to myself, come on nose, show me what you’ve got, don’t let me down now, there must be something hidden here.

After about 3/4 of an hour, a juicy explosion of fruit like I have never smelled before (mandarin noted). Whether I can specifically identify mandarin, I cannot say for sure, but how it merges with musk and rose, I can confirm 100%. Unrealistically realistic, authentic. Special, luxurious but not kitschy. The citrus is slightly bitter, as if you are just rubbing mandarin/orange peels.

After several hand washes, the scent is still perceptible. Longevity is very good, but I would say it should be better for this price range. I can’t say anything about sillage yet; for that, I need to spray it properly and go out, compliments are guaranteed?

I get back on the hype train and see what comes my way. If there are no compliments, at least I know how good I smell.

Exit direction right, it was a pleasure to greet you!

06/11/2025

8.5Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

Sirbennyone
513 Reviews

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Sirbennyone

3

The Taif - Rose - Oud Benchmark and My Personal Story About EO 3....

Hello everyone,

I find it quite easy to talk about the "EO N°3 (Pure Parfum) | Ensar Oud / Oriscent," but somehow... I also think the "EO N°3 (Pure Parfum) | Ensar Oud / Oriscent" is overhyped...
(Personal opinion)

But what do I mean by that exactly?

Well..., a few years ago, at a time when I was still relatively unfamiliar with EO, I really only knew a few fragrances, and back then I was browsing YouTube and often heard the terms "the best" and "the Rose Oud Benchmark," or "the King".... and yes, it made it exciting.

But as is typical with the brand, when a product is sold out, it is hellishly difficult to get samples or even a bottle...

After a long search, I finally got a sample...

However, around 2020, I wasn't really ready for it yet.

Over time, I came across the Attar ("EO N°3 Attar | Ensar Oud / Oriscent") and the EDP ("EO N°3 (Eau de Parfum) | Ensar Oud / Oriscent"), but it became clear in 2024 that I have a "small problem" with the TAIF - Rose, and the fragrance (or all 3 versions) primarily works with this.

But I want to make one thing very clear!

It is incredibly beautiful, complex, perfectly balanced, light and heavy at the same time, the H/S is top-notch, and I can understand anyone who says the "EO N°3 (Pure Parfum) | Ensar Oud / Oriscent" is the absolute king and possibly even the benchmark. For some, this is perfectly fine and cool, but I do not belong to that group...

Personally, I find the variety of roses in the Ottoman Empire Part II Attar more beautiful, but that is very personal.

Can I recommend the "EO N°3 (Pure Parfum) | Ensar Oud / Oriscent"?

There are certain fragrances from EO that one must experience/ it certainly doesn't hurt to know them, but one may have to search for a very long time. And as an impatient person like I am...., well, I don't like that much.

If you like the TAIF Rose - have fun, because you will have it!

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