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Incense

Incense
At a glance

Incense is a fragrance note appearing in 513 perfumes in this directory, built from 3 related materials catalogued here.

What it smells like

Incense smells resinous, smoky and dry, like the drifting smoke in a stone chapel, with a warm, balsamic sweetness and a cool, slightly peppery edge. It feels meditative, mysterious and atmospheric. It is used in the heart and base to add spiritual depth and a shadowy, lingering trail. It pairs well with woods, amber, leather, rose and myrrh, giving fragrances a sophisticated, contemplative mood.

Incense is listed in 513 perfumes in this directory. It is used across the base, heart and top positions rather than in one fixed place. It is most often paired with patchouli, sandalwood, amber and vanilla.

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

Materials used to create this note (2.alpha.,4a.alpha.,8.beta.)-Hexahydro-1,1,5,5-tetramethyl-2H-2,4a-methanonaphthalene-8(5H)-one 11-Oxahexadecanolide 2,6,10-Trimethyl-9-undecenal
Perfumes featuring this note 1# Nota di Viaggio (Rites de Passage) 1681 1872 Masculine Original Collection 302 Groovy Amber 401 Prune Velours 602 Bois Narcotique 603 Cuir Sahib 7 Cobalt 701 Eau de Cyprès 702 Encens Privé A Midnight Stroll Above the Waves Absolus Allegoria Oud Essentiel Acne Studios par Frederic Malle Acqua di Gio Essenza Acqua di Gio Parfum Acqua di Gio Profumo Acqua Di Monaco Monte Carlo Glamour Acquasala Ainash Queen Al Riysh Al Wataniah Bareeq Al Dhahab Alheba Alter