Note · oriental
Incense
“Sacred resin smoke — frankincense and myrrh burning, mystical and meditative.”
Incense in perfumery smells smoky, resinous and spiritually uplifting, like temple smoke, church frankincense or meditation halls. It ranges from bright frankincense to dark opoponax smoke. In India, where incense (agarbatti, dhoop) is woven into daily spiritual life, this note carries profound cultural resonance. In perfumery it defines an entire family of meditative, mysterious scents. In Indian winters, incense fragrances are transcendent, their smoke unfolding in cool air. In summer, choose lighter frankincense types. The scent of the sacred.
711
perfumes feature it
132
as a top note
221
as a heart note
358
as a base note
Often paired with
Top notes · the first impression
132 perfumes · top rated shown
Heart notes · the character
221 perfumes · top rated shown
Base notes · the lasting trail
358 perfumes · top rated shown
