19 community ratings

Essence de Insense

UnisexClassic

7.2/ 10

Community score
19 ratings

Maienfelser Naturkosmetik Manufaktur Essence de Insense is a fresh, smoky unisex scent built around frankincense, myrrh and elemi resin.

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Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.

How does it perform?

From 14 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.3 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

68% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Ylang-ylang Opoponax

Balsam tree wood

Red nut sedge

Frankincense

Wild lavender

Elemi resin Myrrh

Sequoia

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Smoky

What does Essence de Insense smell like?

Resins form the backbone: frankincense, myrrh, elemi resin and opoponax. Balsam tree wood and sequoia add a woody base, while wild lavender and red nut sedge bring a green, spicy freshness. Ylang-ylang softens the floral side, but the smoky, resinous character stays in front.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it sits fairly close to the skin and is noticed at a short distance. The ratings come from a small number of votes, so treat them as a rough guide. Stora Skuggan Silphium and Aedes de Venustas Encens Japonais have a close profile.