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Jul
Jul
This is why the drydowns of so many perfumes smell practically identical
Category Archives: Articles
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Jun
Jun
What is the best summer fragrance? We asked our amazing community to vote for their favorite scents of the summer from Ensar Oud (along with a very short reason why). We have compiled and organized their responses to help you find the perfect scent for your sultry summer days and cool nights.
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May
May
Part of the post-modern mindset is to look at things with an even eye. One artwork is as good as any other. It’s entirely subjective. A cacophony of
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Oct
Oct
ANNOUNCEMENT: Since 2014, Ensar Oud has been hosting regular OudFests the world over. This October, we’re excited to host our 20th International OudFest in the city where the company began: New York City. EXCLUSIVE TO OUDFEST 2021: NYC In honor of our 20th OudFest, each attendee will receive a special gift exclusive to this year’s […]
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Sep
Sep
Musk scents and materials, also called animalics, are derived from actual animals, and they smell the part. Traditionally the term referred to musk (produced by the musk deer), ambergris (produced by sperm whales), and civet (produced by a weasel-like creature call the civet cat), yet it may also refer to any material which comes from […]
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Sep
Sep
In the 19th century, the character of perfumes began to change as significant strides in chemistry, manufacturing, and communication resulted in far more efficient production of goods—including synthetic perfume materials, prosperous working classes, and effective marketing directed at those classes…
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Jul
This weekend, I was invited to drop by the London residence of the Qatari royal family. His Highness had received the Melange Privee SQ, Royal Taifi, and a few of the special oils we have from the royal collection in Oman, and he had written a letter he was keen for me to receive. Or so I was given to understand…
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Sep
Sep
Psychoactive is one way to describe Artisanal Agarwood Oil. Mind-blowing is another. A perfumer’s guilty pleasure, oud oil, also known as agarwood essential oil, is without a doubt the most refined olfactory merchandise available anywhere. The distillation of oud oil has become an art form in its own right. Bursting with a rich and enchanting […]
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Dec
Dec
The Oud of legend earned its status through its haunting aroma and intrinsic soul-stirring attributes. Once only available to Prophets, Emperors, Sultans and Kings, a few traces remain, passing through the hands of passionate and eccentric artisanal oud producers and into the hands of the equally rare individual who appreciates art for the details, the brilliance of each stroke, the subtle-nuanced hues, and the intensity of color saturation…
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Nov
Nov
We’ve just wrapped up our Qatar and Oman OudFests, and guess what? Most of the demand for expensive oils and wood didn’t come from our retail customers. We had farmers from Thailand – pioneers of cultivation and master distillers – plead with us for ouds they’ve been unable to make themselves. All the ‘Oud Something’ […]