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Noble and understated. The scent speaks for him.
This is what a man smells like, so mysterious that not even he knows his own name.

Kambodi Gris beautifully embraces the Fougere theme.

Great green essential oils of lavender, ginger, and incense. No sharpness, no synthetics.
Natural, pure, and refined.
Fresh nuances meet warm incense / oud.
I’m really taken by it and it offers a new perspective on Fougere.

Ensar should definitely continue to explore this area...

At first, I was a little disappointed. Not least because of the price.

I had sprayed it on a test strip with great anticipation and was greeted by fruity notes on dry oud.
But the initial similarity to Yusuf Ghalia Pure Parfum dampened my enthusiasm a bit.
Then came the real test a few days later. On the skin it went. Sticky spots, a shimmering film.
Fruit? Maybe.
Oud? Oh yes baby!
Massive oud clouds wafted from me.
Dry, deep, and resinous.
With 50% oud, this was to be expected.
Incredibly beautiful Thai oud with a slight smoky character. Light spices tickle the nose.

I was too hasty with my evaluation.

After a few minutes, all suspicion of fruit disappeared. Only a faint hint of blackcurrant manages to break through the thicket of oud.

Currant funk indeed. After 10 minutes, it has nothing to do with Yusuf Ghalia Pure Parfum at all.

About two years ago, I was able to smell the fragrance for the first time in the boutique in Dubai. Together with all the other exclusives available there.
I was immediately captivated by Mandala Pure Perfume. The scent simply wouldn't let me go.
A brief note about the boutique itself:
Located in the Fashion Avenue of the Dubai Mall, with a simple appearance, the seemingly small boutique is easily overlooked from the outside. Inside, it is simply stunning. I have never seen such a beautiful store before. From the color palette to the choice of materials and arrangement of the displays. Everything just fits perfectly here.
You are greeted very warmly, and a seat is immediately offered to you.
Of course, I was interested in all the exclusives and many more, but I kept finding myself reaching for the strip with Mandala.

The opening is beautifully aromatic. Lavender and clove in a very fine interplay. Slowly, leathery facets begin to emerge. However, for me, the oud and the other woods are more prominent.
The entire fragrance spreads beautifully. It relaxes the senses and allows you to truly unwind. An olfactory massage.
I must have this... if it weren't for the price

Fast forward two years

I find myself back in the aforementioned boutique. Beforehand, I inquired via email whether the fragrance was still available. Yes, it was.

I tested it again. Memories came flooding back, and a grin spread across my face. I believe I spent over an hour testing the offerings. Galileo and a new Middle East exclusive release really appealed to me. Heron Preston Pure Perfume and Soudain L'Hiver Pure Perfume also made it onto my wish list.

With a simple bag tied with a chic ribbon, I left the boutique beaming.

For me, it is an all-around perfect fragrance, tailored to my taste - it almost feels like a bespoke creation just for me. Or at least, as I imagine it. A solid 10/10

Amsterdam
Right on the first day of my short vacation, Obey was on the agenda. I actually just wanted to check out the Amsterdam Exclusives. So, I went into the store, acclimatized briefly, and then took stock. In a display case at the back of the store stood the No.1
Long story short, I directly asked if I could test it. Then I sprayed it on my skin immediately, as test strips were not available anyway.
What greeted me were pine needles, cedar, anise, a very subtle citrus note, and sage. Earthy patchouli and juniper berry paired with dry oud.
Irritated, my nose was drawn back to my wrist. Was this really a fragrance from a streetwear label or was it a scent from Prin Lomros?
A grin spread across my face. Wow! Incredible start and it hasn't been available on the website for years. It seems to have been overlooked here.
"I would take it right away"
After several failed attempts to find that one last box that was shown in the system, I thought it might not be meant to be for me and the fragrance. A colleague joined me, and another fifteen-minute search began in the fairly small store.
In the meantime, the citrus note faded, and an ethereal, soothing cloud enveloped me.
And then the search was finally rewarded. A bag wrapped in brown paper came to light. The last one is mine.

One of only one hundred.

Before I start I want to thank Ranju and Akash for this amazing experience. You guys are truly amazing.

Kaavu is a grand opening for the brand and anyone who has the chance should give it a try.
Some time ago, I was scrolling through Instagram and discovered an account without pictures. Only my mutual friends encouraged me to follow this account. Shortly after, the first images of a bottle appeared. My curiosity was piqued.
Long story short. I wrote to the account to get more information. After a very nice conversation, I decided to register the fragrance and the brand here on Parfum. At this point, I also want to thank Basti, who helped me with the origin of the content and improved the registration.

Now to the fragrance: It is a spectacle of buttery soft sandalwood and jasmine. I sprayed the fragrance directly on my hand and was greeted by a light freshness, floral notes, and creamy undertones.
Throughout the day, I kept sniffing and was increasingly captivated each time.
The oud, the incense, and also the civet provide a brilliant drydown.
Kaavu fits the name perfectly. Earthy, soft, woody. Mysteriously, the fragrance transports you to a place I've only heard about in stories. South India, Kerala - the sacred groves cast an olfactory spell. A sense of well-being spreads.
I am truly impressed and look forward to upcoming releases.

The bottle is simple, adorned with a wax seal and embedded in absolutely heavenly packaging. Embossed logo on the front - nothing else. Brown leather - very elegant.

Longevity is great, sillage not overwhelming, yet above average.

If you didn't notice it while reading: I am very taken with Kaavu