His name, of course, cannot be perceived apart from biblical mythology, and many associate the scent with temple paraphernalia. And yet, incense has its own special place in perfumery. And the same place is in the heart of perfume "maniacs".
The uniqueness of aromas with incense lies in the fact that, thanks to this component, the whole bouquet begins to sound soothing, relaxing. It was not for nothing that incense smoke was chosen as the temple incense.
Frankincense goes well in perfumery with woody, floral and citrus notes. Depending on the concentration and proximity to other ingredients of the olfactory pyramid, incense can be felt as a light haze sounding in the background for other precious ingredients, or it can be soloed with a viscous, smoky, sweetness. And if you haven't found your incense scent yet, autumn is the time to get to know one of them.
Opulence, Merhis
Expensive, sensual incense with cardamom and lemon - a beautiful oriental scent of the perfume house Merhis (UAE) not without reason bears its proud name Opulence ("Luxury"). Dense in sound, as befits people from the East, and a very status perfume. The incense in it is thick, but it does not evoke the slightest association with church bells. We put it first on the list for a reason. For fans of incense, this fragrance is a must for an in-person acquaintance.
The composition includes aromatic notes of lemon, incense, cardamom, patchouli, papyrus, rosewood, tobacco leaf and oakmoss.
For whom: for him and for her
Silvan, Rouge Bunny Rouge
Frankincense in this fragrance is intertwined with aromas of tart juniper berries and white cedar. And therefore, for all its brightness (it is at the base of the pyramid), the sound of incense is not straightforward here, without the inherent usual "smokiness".
The composition includes aromatic notes of grapefruit, juniper berries, black pepper, incense, hawaiak wood, cedar, musk, patchouli.
For whom: for him and for her
L'Esprit Divin, Paul Emilien
A captivating smoky woody scent. At the same time sophisticated, aristocratic and very cozy - pacifying and somewhere even meditative. There is a lot of incense here, but in such a company of notes, it begins to play, changing the overall sound of the aroma during the day.
The composition includes aromatic notes of incense, Chinese ginger, Madagascar cloves, Indian saffron, cardamom, nutmeg, amber, Grasse rose, Turkish rose, vanilla, grapefruit, rosewood, French violet leaves, white musk, labdanum, tobacco leaves, patchouli.
For whom: her day and for him
Encens Satin, Armani Prive
A very delicate and secular scent, despite the dominant incense in it. Status, expensive sounding, but not oriental at all. A harmonious perfume that plays on a combination of incense and golden incense with woody notes.
The composition includes aromatic notes of incense, woody notes, vanilla, spices and amber.
For whom: for him and for her
L`Heure Mysterieuse XII, Cartier
The scent is two-layered: with nutmeg and incense at the very surface of the skin, and with a delicate trail of coriander and jasmine (the sound of which is altered by the presence of incense). By all accounts, it is one hundred percent "winter", fabulous, even a Christmas perfume.
The composition includes aromatic notes of jasmine, patchouli, coriander, elemi, incense and nutmeg.
For whom: for him and for her
LOEWE 7, Loewe
The scent is not about "perfume", but about smells. Very unusual, not classic sound. Incense in this perfume is the background against which the rest of the notes play: pepper with apple, vetiver with lily of the valley. A chameleon fragrance, Loewe 7 manages to evoke such different associations and emotions in everyone, as if we are talking about different perfumes. And, most importantly, do not pay attention to the inscription "Pour Homme" - this fragrance can be safely worn by both. Especially if you like spicy unusual "smoky" perfumes.
The composition includes aromatic notes of incense, pepper absolute, red apple, rose, lily of the valley, neroli, atlas cedar, vetiver and musk.
For whom: for him and for her (if he dares)
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