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Frankincense

Frankincense
At a glance

Frankincense is a fragrance note appearing in 113 perfumes in this directory.

What it smells like

Frankincense smells resinous, smoky and cool, like church incense with a fresh, lemony, peppery brightness and a soft, balsamic warmth. It feels ancient, meditative and airy. It is used in the heart and base to add a sacred, lingering depth. It pairs well with myrrh, amber, woods, rose and citrus.

Frankincense is listed in 113 perfumes in this directory. It is used across the heart, base and top positions rather than in one fixed place. It is most often paired with patchouli, sandalwood, bergamot and vanilla.

Why notes get sorted into top, heart, and base →

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Perfumes featuring this note 104 Terra Hedera Aethi Opum Ajmal Wisal Layl Ambre Chromatique Amouage Interlude Amouage Library Opus Vii Reckless Leather Anubis Apricot Nectar Armani Prive Santal Dan Sha Atomica Baz Cuir Bloody Smoke Bois Selenga Coco Noir Coffee Bomb Coromandel Crying of Evil Decision Capitolo IV Diwan Draconis Eau My Soul Ebene Elemis Eau de Parfum Exotic Epic Man