90 community ratings

Encens et lavande

1996UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.5/ 10

Community score
90 ratings

Serge Lutens Encens et lavande pairs frankincense, vanilla and lavender into a fresh, smoky and faintly sweet unisex scent.

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Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.

How does it perform?

From 70 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.9 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.5 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

8.6 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

5.9 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

79% 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

Frankincense Vanilla Lavender

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Smoky

What does Encens et lavande smell like?

Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. It is recommended most for fall and spring, and for leisure and evening wear. Masculine leads the character votes, though feminine is close behind, so it sits comfortably on either side.

Frankincense gives it a resinous, smoky backbone, while lavender adds a fresh, green and floral lift. Vanilla softens the edges and adds a light sweetness, with spicy and woody tones staying in the background. Essenzialmente Laura Incenso delle Chiese di Roma and Hekate Albulaan have a close profile.