Top Notes 
Bergamot
Pine resin
Heart Notes 
Heliotrope
Frankincense
Base Notes 
Cedarwood
Galbanum
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Nivea in an Ant Hill
Immediately after applying Caldo Encens, a fleeting myrrh appears. In other words: one that is gone again right away. At that moment, it is nothing more than a small hint pointing towards the further direction.
Soon, however, a mild-balsamic blend emerges instead, where myrrh contributes only its distinctive spiciness, thus avoiding the usual scratch in the throat. The whole experience plays out close to the skin and requires some attention from the wearer, but then it is - at least for me - extraordinarily pleasing. I am genuinely thrilled by how they have managed to discipline the myrrh into something delicious. In fact, this creaminess (even if nothing else!) reminds me of the wonderful melt of Vetiver Ambrato. Wow. But: couldn’t it be a bit louder? And last longer than not even two hours?
Pine can be sensed. Additionally, there is a tiny hint of sweetness, which might come from a completely vanilla-free heliotrope in this case; but really only hinted at, the scent is not sweet, it is merely balsamic-minimally sweet.
The smoke takes on a slightly more resinous quality during the second and third hour. It becomes bitter-minimally sweet, creamy underneath, and now reminds me of the smell of Nivea, gently resinous. This continues to be enjoyable.
(Aside: The connection between Nivea and myrrh is, by the way, no coincidence. It may sound ridiculous, but anyone wanting to get a sense of the so-called "myrrh scent" of some old roses and who happens to have none at hand should sniff Nivea; there are undeniable parallels.)
From the end of the third hour, the scent gradually turns woody. Cedar is okay, barely recognizable, as the colleague is so dense on the skin. So far, so still good. At the same time, it maintains the subtly strict Nivea note, now creating the impression that one is just skimming past a slightly tarnished specimen. Those who have over-applied to enhance the sillage will not get away with 'just skimming past.' I’ve tried it. Sigh. It must be quiet. Nevertheless, it delicately wafts around the nose at times; at least during contemplative office breaks, this can happen.
The spicy-characteristic of the myrrh has largely faded, leaving behind a smoky-woody-bitter impression that has unfortunately lost a bit of character in return. From the sixth hour, we remain unchanged with a skin cream, this time one with a cedar scent. This may seem a bit lab-enhanced, but it is quite pleasant and occasionally makes an unexpected appearance.
After a maximum of seven hours, the scent is practically absorbed into the skin. The character has surprisingly changed once again, now being balsamic-strongly sweet with a touch of acidity. Perhaps a floral-heliotropic residue. Quite decent. And at the very end (around the ninth hour), I have a latent impression, similar to what I know from scents that have vetiver in the base. A bit earthy-acidic. However, I am not entirely sure about that.
Conclusion: Start quietly and significantly reduce the volume over time. This warrants deductions in the B-note. What a pity. This scent is like an ant hill somewhere in the forest. You can walk past it without noticing it. But those who look closely will find something offered.
Many thanks to MisterE, who left me a sample of Caldo Encens.
Soon, however, a mild-balsamic blend emerges instead, where myrrh contributes only its distinctive spiciness, thus avoiding the usual scratch in the throat. The whole experience plays out close to the skin and requires some attention from the wearer, but then it is - at least for me - extraordinarily pleasing. I am genuinely thrilled by how they have managed to discipline the myrrh into something delicious. In fact, this creaminess (even if nothing else!) reminds me of the wonderful melt of Vetiver Ambrato. Wow. But: couldn’t it be a bit louder? And last longer than not even two hours?
Pine can be sensed. Additionally, there is a tiny hint of sweetness, which might come from a completely vanilla-free heliotrope in this case; but really only hinted at, the scent is not sweet, it is merely balsamic-minimally sweet.
The smoke takes on a slightly more resinous quality during the second and third hour. It becomes bitter-minimally sweet, creamy underneath, and now reminds me of the smell of Nivea, gently resinous. This continues to be enjoyable.
(Aside: The connection between Nivea and myrrh is, by the way, no coincidence. It may sound ridiculous, but anyone wanting to get a sense of the so-called "myrrh scent" of some old roses and who happens to have none at hand should sniff Nivea; there are undeniable parallels.)
From the end of the third hour, the scent gradually turns woody. Cedar is okay, barely recognizable, as the colleague is so dense on the skin. So far, so still good. At the same time, it maintains the subtly strict Nivea note, now creating the impression that one is just skimming past a slightly tarnished specimen. Those who have over-applied to enhance the sillage will not get away with 'just skimming past.' I’ve tried it. Sigh. It must be quiet. Nevertheless, it delicately wafts around the nose at times; at least during contemplative office breaks, this can happen.
The spicy-characteristic of the myrrh has largely faded, leaving behind a smoky-woody-bitter impression that has unfortunately lost a bit of character in return. From the sixth hour, we remain unchanged with a skin cream, this time one with a cedar scent. This may seem a bit lab-enhanced, but it is quite pleasant and occasionally makes an unexpected appearance.
After a maximum of seven hours, the scent is practically absorbed into the skin. The character has surprisingly changed once again, now being balsamic-strongly sweet with a touch of acidity. Perhaps a floral-heliotropic residue. Quite decent. And at the very end (around the ninth hour), I have a latent impression, similar to what I know from scents that have vetiver in the base. A bit earthy-acidic. However, I am not entirely sure about that.
Conclusion: Start quietly and significantly reduce the volume over time. This warrants deductions in the B-note. What a pity. This scent is like an ant hill somewhere in the forest. You can walk past it without noticing it. But those who look closely will find something offered.
Many thanks to MisterE, who left me a sample of Caldo Encens.
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