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69 community ratings
Norma Kamali

Incense

1985UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.0/ 10
Community score
69 ratings
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A unisex spicy and woody perfume by Norma Kamali, released in 1985. Most often worn in winter and best suited to evenings.

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Skunky's take: Nightlife loves this one, or so the votes say.

How does it perform?

From 54 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
9.3 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage
8.4 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
7.6 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

83% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Spicy
  2. Woody
  3. Oriental
  4. Resinous
  5. Earthy
  6. Smoky
  7. Leathery

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 48%
    Winter
  • 37%
    Autumn
  • 7%
    Summer
  • 7%
    Spring
  • Evening
    46%
  • Nighttime
    21%
  • Casual
    19%
  • Daytime
    6%
  • Office
    6%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026