Aphrodesia Alkemia

This is a creamy, spicy vanilla with a strong infusion of frankincense. Unlike many spicy scents, the spices here never get harsh - they just add warmth and dimension. The creamy, resinous quality is balanced with a soft, elegant powderiness, which also adds a feminine touch. Other than getting increasingly resinous and very subtly smoky, this is fairly linear, but not flat.

This is something of a sleeper scent for me. At first I liked it, but didn't think it was anything special. But with a bit of aging to bring out the depth in it, and a few more wears, I'm really liking it. It's a nice day-to-night scent with both elegance and mystery. When categorizing, I voted for a primarily female audience because it does strike me as more feminine, but it wouldn't be too challenging for a man to wear.