Sandalwood: The Scent of Zen

[@anthonyfrost7068]

Great to see Ensar’s passion for the amazing diversity of sandalwoods. His appreciation for scent and for life is a breath of fresh air!

[@aromafh2486]

Shiekh Ehab please you’re reaction is not enough at all for the over the top ensars information also not even close to enough for on the masterpieces that ensar put often on your hand the heavenly smells and pieces of art that he usually handles you like the gorgeous wood from todays video.I still love you shiekh Ehab

[@arnoweber9448]

Back when I was grown up, two cool dudes would get high together and rap like this, and the gems of their interaction would have been lost to the world. I love you, information superhighway.

[@WaftsfromTheLoft]

This is the first of your videos that I’ve watched. Wow. What intelligent, eloquent and passionate discourse. A wonderful video, and I shall certainly be watching more.

[@sheikhehab1550]

Thanks Wafts from the Loft! We're having a good time, too!!!

[@aromafh2486]

Hey guuuuys good to see you here

[@aromafh2486]

RIP SHIEKH EHAB you will always be with us through these beautiful videos.aroma from heaven

[@aromafh2486]

Always so much information

[@mrmir8914]

His videos are so educational. Rating 10/10

[@asifafridi5433]

I really appreciate these videos, keep them coming. I like how you are able to educate us about the scent of nature and natural perfumery; and at the same time have a good time do so!

[@sheikhehab1550]

Thanks Asif! Glad you're having as good a time as we are!

[@RamseytheRam]

Totally agree with your take on mysore being held in almost mythical aura...the French houses used it over the decades past and so our parents and grandparents smelled mysore and these classic perfumes of old use mysore... but they used it because thats what was available... there are other types of sandalwood that are beautiful too🌴

[@desertfox432]

The series is getting even better. That was enjoyable, especially the analogies.

[@sheikhehab1550]

Thanks for joining us J! And for the your valuable opinions!

[@desertfox432]

@@sheikhehab1550 I just got my Oud Extraordinaire today, and you are so right! Not only is it beautiful but it unhinges you from worldly stress and mind chatter. Can't wait till you post the second part to continue your reaction. A captivating oud that I wonder how time will age it... On the subject of sandalwood, I am mesmerized by Musk 84 (Musk infusion in Mysore)... It really is a treasure.

[@sheikhehab1550]

Great J! Enjoy it now and when it ages!!! We hope to go back to the morning oud sessions soon. So stayed tuned!

[@korakatar7921]

Very interesting. As a perfume ingredient i totally agree that all these different sandalwood oils have different functions in a composition. I think those of us that have grown up smelling Mysore sandalwood use it almost like a reference point or a benchmark and hence the bias. I have an African sandalwood oil sample and to me it does not smell like sandalwood at all. It has its own individual character. I guess i need to get some more varieties and try them out.

[@earlygreek4594]

Wonderful video! I have two .15 samples of Santal Sultan. I keep them tucked away, hidden. On bad days I take out a small vial of this and apply a tiny amount to my arm. Its calms and restores me. My words are inadequate in describing its restorative properties: a true '3-D' experience. Take care and all the best!

[@sheikhehab1550]

We love to hear about the experiences of our essential oil friends, early greek!

[@buddhastl7120]

Love the Heidegger reference. Brilliant conversation.

[@korakatar7921]

Just had the opportunity to try some New Caledonian sandalwood oil and it was just amazing! Had such high alpha santalol levels! Absolutely stunning!

[@MuhammadHaris-hw5xp]

Mashallah, beautiful, why don't you do these amazing videos anymore?

[@mrmir8914]

I've got a beautiful sandlewood from West India it was cheap one, but it's strong very good quality. Ayris Sandlewood

[@carltrommetter8786]

I can’t wait......

[@green4992]

a goverment authoriesd store near me ( india) , has tanzanian sandalwood , that what he claims , which is same colour which you stated , but he sell tham at fraction of cost than mysore sandalwood

[@rezzzasmr]

Just so elegant :)

[@aakashverma63]

Make one video on full prosses of distillation .

[@muazseker7741]

Great topic; from Heidegger's "Dasein" and Sandalwood. Maybe Heidegger would say: "In-der-Welt-sein for experiencing Sandelwood" :-)). Always love watching your posts..thanks a lot.

[@AshariyyAqidaRifaiyy]

10:50 so in that case wouldn't glass be the best approach to distill so as not add any extra smell to the oil one is distilling

[@Broopeshchopra]

Sure . Let be steel , copper , or even earthen pot , cooking in each one of them will give different taste and flavour of the same item . In my home when we make a special type of khadi (not the regular yellow one )( curd and other items boiled like curry) eaten with rice , in that when it is cooking my mom puts a long iron spoon in it for some time for the khadi to get some diffrent taste . And it definitely has that difference because of that iron spoon .

[@jamalnasir1919]

My mother also does same thing for kadhi

[@MisterCreative]

“Cheating on oud with sandalwood?” “No a love of aromatics is a polygamist’s existence!” Dying hahahahaha. Speaking of which do you think Palo Santo suffers from a lack of transparency? I have very little control over the quality of it and the product appears to need someone like you to bring clarity to the murky nature of it. Mysore sandalwood I wish I could smell it... time to order some. The way you explain the complexity of fragrance is unparalleled thanks for another incredible video. I find myself checking KZbin to see if there is a new video every couple of days... let’s hope this video series goes on in perpetuity.

[@sheikhehab1550]

Really appreciate your input Matthew! We love being with all our friends as much as possible. Ensar's polygamist love affair is never ending so look forward to new adventures in the future!

[@MisterCreative]

Sheikh Ehab thanks to you too in my haste I forgot to thank you for your great contribution to this series.

[@sheikhehab1550]

Thank you for your support! I'm really enjoying it!

[@farrystud]

Asalamwalekum brothers really great knowledgeable videos again from your series superlike it gets many new things to know. but sir with due respect you are a legend no doubt about it just like to say initial conversation wherein your views about mysore sandalwood I would like to quote you only as previously you always says wild oud is gone and nothing can compare it no matter how fine a best way an organic oud is made same way mysore sandalwood is far superior than any other sandalwood. jazakallahu khairan kasiran kasira loves your videos and looking forward for more

[@EnsarOud]

Ahmed Farhan Wa alaikum as salam wa rahmatu Llahi wa barakatuh brother Ahmed. Mysore sandalwood is superior to all other varieties of sandal much like Assam agarwood is superior to other species of agar. Bottom line: it goes back to your subjective preference. ✊🏻

[@MazharKhan-ux9ur]

Sheikh ehab wich your favounrite attar by ensar oud

[@qaidikramuddin]

Salam alayk gentlemen. The two of you are like a train that never stops. I'm a passenger on board who hopes to stop only where the train stops. I understand your point about Mysore sandalwood and I concur. I have a question regarding distillation. When you distill Oud Yusuf for example, and then you distill Oud Extraordinaire, doesn't this affect the aroma of the second oud? I'm guessing that the same distiller is used. Even after washing it, wouldn't the scent be altered? Secondly, how do you wash the distiller? I'm very curious about these other processes that one may not necessarily know about. I have to make a trip to Jordan to spend time with you, Sheikh Ehab and Adam. I will come someday inshaAllah. Sidi Ensar, I love the calligraphy. Haha, I see you have Dior Homme Intense and some Frederick Malles'.

[@sheikhehab1550]

Welcome any time, Ikramuddin! We would love to have you join the fun!

[@qaidikramuddin]

@@sheikhehab1550 :) Soon inshaAllah. I cannot wait for that.

[@islandspicehawaii]

Have you ever experienced our Hawaiian sandalwood? Pretty damn phenominal. Very buttery. Kind of like a cross between Mysore and Australian.

[@ShoaibUsmani]

Before your sessions we were blind folded by myths only, and you have started some eye opening sessions. Remarkable input in the industry. One question which one is your personal favorite apart from Santal Sultan, and from which origin?

[@EnsarOud]

Sniff Zone thank you 🙏🏻 Santal Royale is at the very top of my list.

[@ladyJustis]

Hello I've just purchased your 1998 ! I'm so excited for its arrival! I think I might have ordered the wrong one however. I'm looking for a very creamy Sandalwood meditational zen-like no spice no cloves no coriander just pure Heavenly cream. Which one would that be? Thank you!

[@deepakraag]

Did I hear correctly? Did you use the word Osiris?

[@MakingPerfumes]

Sandalwood is subtle, warm, buttery and understated. It`s a gentle persons perfume. It`s a friend and never ever annoying. Never overwhelming. And it`s been proven that it`s chemical composition shares molecules found in healthy human sweat. For this reason, some considered Sandalwoods something of an aphrodisiac. I believe that Mysore is very good. However, there is a problem with sourcing materials from India. Lot`s of politics, a lot of back scratching, lot`s of dilutions and sometimes 100% fakes out there. Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood comes from good people - reliable people, and is more consistent and (IMHO) is equally good as Mysore. I use Hawaiian sandalwood in my homemade perfume creations. *(not trying to compete, I don`t have access to amazing oud`s like you guys!!!! :-)

[@gunmetal2445]

Santal Sultan is my favourite sandalwood oil and its not even mysore :)

[@o2xb]

haha!!!! It's not called cheating when you're married to both!!!!! Sandalwood has to be up there for me along with oud and musk as my holy trinity (na'uzubillah min zalik) of perfume ingredients that smell absolutely divine!!!!

[@sheikhehab1550]

👍❤

[@joshharries3982]

Is amyris sandalwood?

[@gunsandbullets6166]

MASHALLAH

[@bel19119082008]

Masha' Allah.

[@MazharKhan-ux9ur]

Ensar oud the world bast oud and attar

[@sheikhehab1550]

i think we all agree with you Mazhar! 👍

[@MrKabeer6333]

Mysore Sandalwood isss the best Sandalwood. 😊

[@EnsarOud]

MrKabeer6333 Of course! And apples are the best fruit. 😊

[@MrKabeer6333]

@@EnsarOud You considered the Congan Sandalwood the 'next best thing, no not the next best thing but I'd place it above Papua, to me it's actually superior'. I do understand these different Sandalwood's have their own league. It's just about aesthetic perception and not about scent profile or even genus.

[@EnsarOud]

MrKabeer6333 So long as the “I consider” is there it’s all good. The point is, there is no ‘objective’ best. I consider New Guinea gyrinops to be superior to many strains if agarwood, but is it in reality? Trees are trees. Just like the human races. There is no objectively ‘superior race’. Just cultural bias and stereotypes. 😊

[@ShoaibUsmani]

@@EnsarOud so nicely put.

[@deepakraag]

I guess you don't respond to queries.

[@EnsarOud]

Vergilio Sanzio That’s Sheikh Ehab’s job! 😂

[@shaunagracek8178]

I prayed to Jesus Christ for a new scent and I was drawn to sandel wood

[@devanshusharma7118]

Mysore sandal is the best Get it in your head Jude Law

[@ummehinda7877]

1st

[@o2xb]

grow up, you're embarrassing Hinda !!!!

[@ummehinda7877]

@@o2xb you are embarrassing yourself mate it's called love for the legends and being true fan

[@Upanishads108]

Ensar Sir, I wish to dedicate my life to fragrances, please take me as your disciple.🙏

[@Upanishads108]

I am Serious

[@Upanishads108]

Sir i beg you

[@Upanishads108]

Please sir, i dont want anything just want to learn