L'Incenso

Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening, night out and leisure the most mentioned occasions. Voters lean toward masculine, though a fair share find it feminine.

It opens with black pepper, then turns to a resinous warmth built on labdanum, frankincense and styrax. Patchouli and gaiac wood lay an earthy, woody base underneath. Fresh and sweet accents soften the spicy, smoky structure. Matthew Williamson Incense and Atelier des Ors Larmes du Désert have a close profile.