EO1: Oud Khidr
$1,999
This is an indie cuir that’s limited and rare…
Leather and oud go together like king and crown. There’s no sweeter spot between the rustic allure of Ensar’s artisanal—often mad—oud world and the language of high perfumery than this addition to the cuir tradition. A rugged, darkly charismatic aroma that makes you wonder if Hemingway just lit up a Cuban, or if Churchill’s in town.
EO No 1 exhales wafts of a tobacco-heavy, old-school leather jacket with unmistakable kiss-the-ring authority. Subtle, but never soft, it rests on a base of oud and vintage horse-saddle leather.
After fifteen fragrant years devoted to oud distillation, I finally traded the field jacket for a tie and dove headfirst into my debut spray parfum: No 1. Since its debut, every incarnation has carried the same unmistakable DNA, each revealing a different facet—because each time, we quite literally poured everything we had of our most precious distillations into the bottle.
I approach perfume the same way I approach oud distillation: the material decides the outcome. That is why No 1 is composed of the rarest and most expensive ingredients in perfumery, decked out with copious quantities of truly precious oud.
The entire composition is infused into a high-concentration tincture of genuine raw ambergris rather than plain ethanol. Tinctures of this calibre sell for around £400 per 30 ml. Here, it’s already part of the foundation. This choice is commercially irrational and olfactorily unmistakable—it changes how the perfume breathes, fixes, and glows.
This EO edition is not an exercise in nostalgia. While it remains true to the original DNA, the goal was never replication. It was improvement.
For starters, two of the key aromatics have been elevated:
1) Rose
Sultan Qaboos’ own vintage rose otto from the 1980s is joined by a quintet of exquisite Persian and Afghan rose ottos. The effect is not floral, but diffusive: an aged-otto whiteness threading polish, lift, and aristocratic air through the dark leather.
2) Oud
For both the original and this edition, I chose agallocha harvests for their sour-spicy warmth locks into the tobacco-leather profile. But this edition introduces an oud that doesn’t merely “support” the cuir—it deepens it.
Oud Khidr is the kind of Hindi oud that makes comparisons feel pointless: it takes your typical Hindi and multiplies its blackness by three. Imagine heated high-grade Indian oud crushed into a grand bukhoor with sweet pepper and rooibos, wild flowers, doused in a creamy cloud of pollen.
EO1 is drenched in it.
The result is an oudier, more tailored No 1. The leather-jacket-and-cigar aura becomes huskier yet more stylish—darkened by Oud Khidr, brightened and carried by the diffusive Ta’ifi-otto quintet, all resting on Sultan Qaboos’ vintage ambergris, the same stones once reserved for Oud Royale.
Notes (for those who read notes)
Top
Sultan Qaboos’ vintage Ambergris, Lavender, Rosewood, Nutmeg, Castoreum
Heart
Vintage Ta’ifi Rose, Persian Rose Otto, Afghan Rose Otto
Juhi Jasmine, Tolu Balsam, Civet
Base
Oud Khidr, Tobacco, Vanilla, Oakmoss, Omani Frankincense
EO1 is not a typical perfume – and it’s not competing in modern games of brute-force projection or synthetic “stability.” It’s a limited indie cuir made the old way: with materials that are finite, temperamental, and impossible to standardize without killing the point.
This edition exists only because these aromatics existed at the same time.
This is an oud-powered dialogue with the great leather perfumes of the past—where oud and leather passed third base, drunk and in love, and created something first of its kind.
• EO1 is not eligible for discounts or promotional gifts.
• Plaques are custom-made. A limited number are currently available and will ship immediately on a first-come, first-served basis. Subsequent orders will ship as each plaque is completed.
Reviews of Previous Editions…
Wearing Sultani feels like stepping into a world of refined elegance and rugged charm. It wraps you in a leathery warmth with hints of sweetness and spice that evoke the image of vintage luxury—an aged leather jacket, a lit cigar, and the quiet confidence of old-world sophistication.
The fragrance transitions beautifully, balancing boldness with subtlety, leaving an unforgettable impression of depth and timeless allure. Perfect for those who appreciate artisanal craftsmanship and a touch of regal charisma.
Sultani represents a refined iteration of the original, boasting a fresh green and earthy essence that transitions seamlessly into a woody and leathery finish.
This perfume is an olfactory journey that unfolds with a symphony of lavender and rosewood, leading into the rich embrace of Myitkyina Oud. The heart reveals the opulence of Ta’ifi Rose, Bulgarian Rose, and Juhi Jasmine, creating a floral tapestry. The fragrance reaches its crescendo with a base of Assam Oud, intertwined with notes of tobacco, vanilla, and oakmoss, resulting in a sophisticated and captivating blend that leaves a lasting impression of timeless elegance and allure.
If you imagine how oud, rose and leather could possibly smell together in the highest form of olfactory enjoyment, you will end up with Ensars first spray parfum. I don’t know how many perfumes I have smelled trying to find the best combination between those notes, but I always ended up lingering for something better. There was always something missing, something that only the best pure natural ingredients can accomplish. After finding out about EO I finally can say that I found the highest and best. This Sultani edition is something everyone should have in their collection if you truly love oud and rose. From beginning till the end, you will experience a never-ending unfolding story of true craftsmanship and the dry down is to die for! Thank you, brother Ensar. 
For the last day of February, I wanted to go with something special for a leap day. One of my all time favourite fragrances, the leather case version feels especially luxurious. This version feels closest to the OG, deep oudy goodness with a stunning rose note.
EO N°1: Sultani is my favorite of the series. It’s more refined and the taifi rose is more prominent too. Also the assam oud shows a better contrast to the crimson red taifi. The leathery aspect is composed around burmese oud, tabac and incense; present but not overwhelming. What makes it even better is the wonderful start with lavender, castoreum and ambergris and all 3 reach till the base boosting the woody animalic part.
…I do love it! I took some time and I can’t say why but geeeeeez. I had it for about 2 months and I just let it sit after trying it and finding it wasn’t what I was expecting. Last night I decided to throw one spray on and boooooooooom. That leather and oud was hitting!!! I was like “yeaaaa now that’s more like it” about 30mins pass and it calmed down and the softer sweeter florals start showing off and I said “oh yeaaaaa now this…yeaaaaaaa”…
Couple days ago I’ve mentioned that EO1 Sultani is my favorite from the EO1 series. So why is it my favorite ? First of all this version of EO1 feels like it’s the most polished and refined version of all the EO1s that I’ve tried.
The opening is such a blast, the interplay of the lavender together with the rose and ambergris is absolutely beautiful. It’s such a unique smell, kinda green and somehow a bit sour. I’d love to have a perfume that’s just smelling like the opening of EO1 Sultani. Every time when I spray it, I get flashbacks of my first time smelling an EO perfume.
The leather-tobacco smell in the EO1 sultani acts perfectly with the Anthill Assam oud and gives you that classic leatherjacket vibe ala EO in the most luxurious way possible. The quality of the new oud that has been used is very noticeable, it’s not as edgy as the one in the assam version, still animalic and very leathery (which is absolutely perfect in combination with the other notes) but you can smell that it’s aged and more balanced.
I’d also like to take a moment and appreciate the beautiful leather work by the recently passed leather master Habib Dingle, may he rest in peace.
Scent of the night EO1 Sultani. In my opinion the best version of EO1. The interplay between the rose oud, the lavender, ambergris and musk gives me the most perfect opening from the entire EO line up. The leathery notes and the Assam oud couldn’t be more perfect and the whole composition feels like it couldn’t get any better.
The only thing that might top this perfume is the oud Royale (OG).
This is the kind of perfumes that we need more of in the future, the definition of an artisanal indie cuir , a bold and rich masculine and leathery rose oud perfume that’s unmatched in its quality.
One word, STUNNED!
EO1 is and will always be my personal favorite from Ensar Oud. I admit I haven’t tried a whole lot from Ensars work; but the ones I own are amazing in their own standing. Note: this is my first Ensar with JA or oud sultani in it, and I haven’t tried any other EO1 releases. For some of y’all the below review may not be new information.
Synopsis: EO1 sultani is a much more polished version of the EO1 OG pure Parfum. There are noticeable differences, yet Sultani converges to the same EO1 DNA that we all know and love.
It almost feels like the OG morphed into a more complex and multi-dimensional release in Sultani.
Side-by-Side Comparison: the opening of Sultani is noticeably different. It has an minty-green and earthy vibe to it, where as in the OG I immediately detect the delectable roses. The sweetness in the OG has been replaced with green-earthy vibes.
As it starts to settle down the OG brings the soft leather to the mix. This is the main EO1 DNA that I fell in love with. In sultani the leather feels more spicy. And as it gets to the dry down, the oud in OG feels lighter and newer. The oud in sultani feels aged, and mature. To give an analogy it’s almost like smelling a glass of red wine that was bottled on day 1 vs smelling a wine that has aged for years. The oud in sultani is bold, it’s heavy. As time passes the dry down in both converge to the same point but sultani takes a bold approach to it.
Conclusion:
If you are a collector, this definitely deserves a place in your collection. If you are new to EO1 and never had the opportunity to try it, then definitely try it. I just wish Ensar team would have made smaller sizes so more folks could try this bold release.
Bold, powerful and enjoyable.
I just got my order today !I am an oud and musk lover and especially artisanal perfumes.
I came across Ensar Oud through YouTube as well through Instagram. This is my first fragrance from EO collection and it will not be the last one.
I ordered EO 1: Sultani, the scent is out of this world really amazing it is definitely high quality !
I received also some samples and there is 1 particular which catches my nose and that’s Homeros really classy scent.
I want to thank you for your exceptional customer service. I am in love with EO1 Sultani and the samples are AMAZING! I can’t wait to try more from Ensar. I sprayed myself before work and I drove all the way home on break just to spray myself again – and I cannot stop smelling myself. I couldn’t be more satisfied, the scent is exactly as described but even better, so smooth and rich with just the right touch of spice. This oud and this ambergris are pure splendor. I hope to get a review of this up on YouTube within the next couple weeks. I have nothing but praise, this is simply perfection.
I’ve tried every single version of EO1 and even if they’re all good, none of them felt as perfect as the Sultani version.
The opening blast of roses, lavender and ambergris followed by a heavy dose of Indian oud is always bringing back a special memory – the day when I’ve smelled my first eo perfume the N1 Assam. The Sultani version took everything that I loved about this smell and has been turned into something even better. It smells less edgy, balanced and very round.
The leather and the rose-oud interplay together with the tobacco and ambergris notes are a combination that I could easily wear every day. I can’t get enough of that perfume.
I remember watching a video of Ensar on YouTube where he mentioned that scents are always tied to a special memory, EO 1 Sultani is one of these perfumes that brings me back to the beginning of this wild olfactory journey.
Couple days ago I’ve mentioned that EO1 Sultani is my favorite from the EO1 series. So why is it my favorite ? First of all this version of EO1 feels like it’s the most polished and refined version of all the EO1s that I’ve tried.
The opening is such a blast, the interplay of the lavender together with the rose and ambergris is absolutely beautiful. It’s such a unique smell, kinda green and somehow a bit sour. I’d love to have a perfume that’s just smelling like the opening of EO1 Sultani. Every time when I spray it, I get flashbacks of my first time smelling an EO perfume.
The leather-tobacco smell in the EO1 sultani acts perfectly with the Anthill Assam oud and gives you that classic leatherjacket vibe ala EO in the most luxurious way possible. The quality of the new oud that has been used is very noticeable, it’s not as edgy as the one in the assam version, still animalic and very leathery (which is absolutely perfect in combination with the other notes) but you can smell that it’s aged and more balanced.
I’d also like to take a moment and appreciate the beautiful leather work by the recently passed leather master Habib Dingle, may he rest in peace.
Scent of the night EO1 Sultani. In my opinion the best version of EO1. The interplay between the rose oud, the lavender, ambergris and musk gives me the most perfect opening from the entire EO line up. The leathery notes and the Assam oud couldn’t be more perfect and the whole composition feels like it couldn’t get any better.
The only thing that might top this perfume is the oud Royale (OG).
This is the kind of perfumes that we need more of in the future, the definition of an artisanal indie cuir , a bold and rich masculine and leathery rose oud perfume that’s unmatched in its quality.
(Sidefact: EO1 was the perfume that got me hooked to artisanal perfumes)
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