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The name says it all: Violét Animale truly has a dual nature. On one side, there’s a bold, animalic presence from civet and ouds; on the other, a sweet, tender violet that’s absolutely delightful. It’s this contrast...

Oud Ambrosi opens with a slightly cheesy oud, just dirty enough to be intriguing, which quickly melts into a rich heart of amber, leather, and labdanum. The effect is warm, resinous, and bold, without being overwhelming. It’s...

There’s really no other way to say it: standing ovation. Luxe de Papua hits deep—it’s a masterfully crafted fragrance, where every note lands perfectly, and the result is just breathtaking. This perfume made something very...

What an oud. Deep, earthy, and just the right amount of raw. The opening hits with cumin and patchouli, instantly transporting you to a wild forest, damp and mysterious, where everything smells of roots, skin, and dark resins. There’s...

With Kinam Elixir, it wasn’t love at first sniff. But after revisiting it a few times, something truly clicked. The blend of ambergris and kinam oud is absolutely stunning—elegant, complex, and with a rare, three-dimensional richness....

Café Mystique is not your typical coffee fragrance. Here, coffee plays a supporting role in a much broader and more refined composition, where spices and exotic florals take center stage. The opening is vibrant and slightly sharp,...

Borneo Zen is, for me, one of the most wearable, likable, and elegant creations from Ensar Oud. It has a clean yet rich aura—natural, refined, and incredibly easy to wear without ever feeling ordinary. It’s a beautiful meeting...

Sultan Black Rose is, in my opinion, one of the true hidden gems from Ensar Oud. It’s often compared to Black Gris, but I find it quite different in character. While Black Gris leans heavily into dark mineral and marine tones, Sultan Black...

What a journey this perfume takes you on. The Oud Man and the Sea opens with a beautifully layered blend of dry oud, immediately wrapped in a cool, mentholated breeze, almost marine-like—likely coming from the mix of Papua oud,...

INK by Mallo is a true gem for lovers of unconventional fragrances. The opening, marked by a distinct ink note, is unexpected yet incredibly elegant—mysterious and deeply captivating. This is a dark fougère, almost gothic, unlike...

ARA by Mallo is one of those fragrances that seem to belong to multiple worlds at once, effortlessly shifting between a refined chypre and an aromatic fougère. It thrives on contrasts but does so with incredible grace. The opening...

REA by Mallo is pure liquid seduction. Every time I wear it, it surprises me with its intense and ever-changing character—a perfect balance of creamy florals and gourmand sensuality. The opening is bright, with the sweetness...