“Jungle Kinam. There’s something understated about this fragrance. The previous iteration, which I only had the chance to sample, felt sharper and greener on the opening. It then went into a world of Tea, Vanilla, Vetiver and Oud. It was a fantastic, and slightly complex journey. This bottle feels like the austere and almost…monk-like cousin of that version.
From first spray, there’s a purity to it. On my skin, it’s...Oud! Which is a great thing. It’s clean. It’s got its own character, which through written words is really hard to explain.
But to me, and my nostalgia, it smells like the first Monsoon rains in rural India. Raindrops glistening in the sun on the leaves of tall trees. Wildlife has ventured from their shelters, finally feeling a reprieve from the scorching sun. The refreshing feeling of a cool breeze stroking your face, as summer takes a curtain call.
As someone new to the world of Ensar Oud, I was searching for fragrances that shimmered, and shone! And instead I’ve settled for calm (Jungle Kinam) and tranquility (Kyara 92), with a bit of classicism (Olde Hind). Because in the end, I didn’t want my fragrance to shout. I wanted it to be a second skin, that would complement instead of define me. A shawl, not a mask.
Jungle Kinam is just that. It’s peace.”
