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Best Summer Perfumes & Fragrances (2022)
Jun
Best Summer Fragrances: As selected by our artisanal oud-perfume community.
Are you looking for something intoxicating, energizing, cooling or romantic? Here are a number of summer perfumes, attars and ouds to enhance the season.
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.
Most Popular: EO No. 3
A rose-oud-musk to end all rose-oud-musks, featuring the world’s finest Ta’ifi rose.
Featuring: Royal Taifi rose; decades-aged Myitkyina Oud; a melange of Tibetan, Tonkin, and Mongolian musks; vintage royal ambergris; black pepper; mandarin; nutmeg; rosewood and much, much more.
Why EO 3 for the Summertime?
“Beautiful rose, great oud and a little fruity perfect for the summer nights!” —Daniel M.
“Fresh and bright citrus rose that leaves a beautiful musky trail.” —Reda S.
“Lemony, crisp rose with sparkling musk and smooth oud facet.” —Hoang V.L.
“Citrus, rose heaven. Perfect for the summer day.” —Hassan S.
“Oud rose and musk become perfection! A luxurious perfume!” —Syed J.
“A very uplifting rose and oud combo.” —Evan K.
2) Tibetan Musk
A sweet and primal oomph of animalic chocolate truffle
Featuring: Royal Tibetan musk, blackcurrant, Hojari frankincense, lavender and much, much more.
Why Tibetan Musk for the Summertime?
“Comforting warm amber made to sparkle with a gorgeous musk.” —Renzo C.
“Clean, fresh, sparkling cola with a delightful musky undertone.” —Alicia S.
“The feeling of sunshine in a scent” —Hamid S.
“Sparkling freshness with an alluring musk afterwards.” —Rapin P.
“It’s my favorite for ANY season.” —Freddy Q.
3) Musc Gardenia
Fresh-floral tones with thickness and richness. Not just “floral” but butter-creamy frangi-mimossa-lotus delicious.
Featuring: Honey, Rosemary Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom, Jasmine
Frangipani, Blue Cypress, Kashmiri Musk, Sandalwood, Blue Lotus, Mimosa, Boreno oud, Royal Tibetan Musk and much more.
Why Musc Gardenia For the Summertime?
“Best floral in town for BBQ cookout with Aunt Karen.” —Ben W.
“Effervescent fresh florals followed by caramel.” —Abhinav M.
“It’s like rolling around in a flower bed surrounded by mint on a windy day.” —Abu Naeem
“An entire flower garden incapsulated in a bottle.” —Moon B.
Attar Version:
“Gorgeous when worn on a warm morning.” —John R.
4) Cambodi Cologne
An amped-up, long lasting, fresh “cologne” with a soulful drydown
Featuring: Korean yuzu, pineapple, Moroccan neroli, jasmine, rosemary, ylang ylang, pink pepper, nutmeg, frankincense, hyraceum, ruh khus, patchouli, vetiver, civet, Cambodian oud and much more.
Why Cambodi Cologne For the Summertime?
“Vintage french cologne modernized with lite Ensar DNA.” —Edward L.
“Refreshing Cambodian creation with that lovely pineapple.” —Greg B.
“Beautiful summer breeze, melons and crisp cold water. I would wear every day if I could.” —HB Siddiqui
“Don’t let the cologne name fool you, it’s anything but.” —Ben W.
“I used to hate jasmine, but then Cambodi Cologne happened 😉.” —Oshii L. O.
5) Jamaican Ambergris
Why Jamaican Ambergris For the Summertime?
“A tropical vacation in a bottle.” —Kaleb J.
“Scent of summer vacation on a private yacht far…far away.” —Rapin P.
“Salty ocean pineapple goodness; dat orris thou!! Good vibes all around.” —HB Siddiqui
“ Oudy, a big dose of ambergris, with a hint of florals and fruits… best beach wear.” —Ben W.
“Drinking red-fruity cocktail on a soft breezy day, during whale-whatching.” —Oshii L.O.
6) Suriranka
Bright, crisp, cool… Regal with a bluegreen oceanic freshness.
Featuring: Basil, grapefruit, caraway seeds, orange, mimosa, chamomile, white cedar, jasmine, SQ royal ambergris, Sri Lankan oud, cedarwood, patchouli and much more.
Why Suriranka For the Summertime?
“A fresh, herbal, menthol, feel-good summer perfume that is so pleasant.” —John R.
“A bit of fall blows beautifully into summer, then hides again.” —Beverly W.
“A masculine floral fragrance for summer.” —Abhinav M.
“The aquatic, masculine floral – totally unique to any other release.” —Jeremy L.
“A citrus floral bomb with a pungent and classy walla patta goodness.” —Reda S.
“A blend of herbs and spices, interestingly fresh and sweet… very approachable.” —Onurcan S.
7) Chypre Narcotique
A sultry, creamy and narcotic citrus-floral fusion with a sexy sweetness … a seductive and sublime chypre!
Featuring: Bitter yuzu, lily of the valley, bergamot, pink pepper, jonquil, rosemary, tuberose, Green papua agarwood, bourbon vetiver, catoreum, tibetan musk and much more.
Why Chypre Narcotique For the Summertime?
“The most gorgeous oud-esque chypre from Ensar Oud. It simply amazing.” —Hasyim M.
“Light and airy with a dark undertone.” —Mohamed S.K.
“Classy chypre taken to another level. Immensely powerful yet elevating.” —Lorenz D.
“Sharp barbershop with beautiful smoke in the back.” —Ahmad H.
“Chypre Narcotique is uplifting, classy, and quite delicious actually.” —Jay T.
Honorable Mentions
Crime & Punishment (OG): “Alluring; this made me buy a bulky book after first wear.” —Pawat P.
Santal Sultan: “Spiced red sandalwood with a slightly creamy feel with a sharp bitter pineapple on top.” —Kaleb J.
Qi Nan: “The ultimate cooling fix that will transport you to Neptune to escape 120 degrees heat.” —Benjamin W.
Sultan Leather Attar: “My personal favourite attar, could wear it anytime anyday.” —Nathan O. … “If leather could choose its own aroma, it would be this here.” —Kiender J.
Encens Crassna Oud Oil (from Oudbar): “A fruity and bright Thai oud with a touch of incense.” —Renzo C.
Summer Discovery Set
Why Not Try Three at Once?
Still not sure which to try for the summer? You can’t go wrong in ordering our travel-sized Summer Perfume Discovery Set.
This 3-piece set was hand selected by Ensar himself as his ideal introduction to artisanal perfumery.
You’ll receive three distinct, easy to appreciate scents that are sure to please.
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