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Ensar Oud / Oriscent №1: Manipur
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Character and History of the Fragrance
Ensar Oud / Oriscent No. 1: Manipur is a rich unisex fragrance in a perfume, or extrait, concentration, released in 2020.
The composition was created for those who appreciate expressive niche perfumery, deep woody nuances, and a complex scent that gradually unfolds.
The fragrance comes from the house of Ensar Oud / Oriscent, founded in 2004.
The brand is known for its attention to natural materials, Eastern perfumery traditions, and the pursuit of rare nuances. As a result, No. 1: Manipur feels like a complete olfactory story rather than a simple composition of individual notes.
Pyramid and Development
The fragrance opens with a spicy-green accord in which cypress and lavender create a cool, dry effect, nutmeg adds a warming touch, and rosewood forms a soft woody foundation.
Castoreum immediately gives the opening a distinctive animalic depth, making the scent bolder and more textured.
Rose and jasmine emerge at the heart, but their floral character is far from airy or sweet: it is woven into a dense tolu balsam and accentuated by civet.
As a result, the composition retains sensuality, warm skin-like richness, and a touch of vintage drama all at once.
The finish is built around incense, grey amber, moss, tobacco, and oud.
Vanilla softens the rich woody-resinous base, while oud leaves a distinctive Eastern trail with dry, smoky, and slightly animalic nuances.
Sillage and Wearability
No. 1: Manipur is described as having very strong sillage, so it calls for a measured approach and an appropriate setting.
It is especially well suited to cool weather, evenings, formal occasions, or leisurely walks, when its dense character can unfold gradually.
This fragrance is for women and men who are drawn to unexpected combinations and a noticeable perfume presence.
No precise recommendation for the number of sprays on skin or clothing is provided, so it is best to start with a minimal application and assess the composition’s intensity after a few minutes.
What to Compare It With
In terms of mood, No. 1: Manipur can be considered alongside The Spirit of Dubai Turath, Pantheon Roma Così Blu, and Nabeel Acqua di Nabeel Absolute.
These are not direct duplicates, but reference points for exploring rich oriental, woody, and amber fragrances.
No information is available about the perfumer, the collection, or other concentrations of this release.
That makes Manipur all the more interesting to experience on its own: as an expressive extrait with powerful sillage, where floral, spicy, resinous, mossy, and woody nuances merge into a dense, memorable scent.
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