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Incense in a Different Way
Mystic Incense: a somewhat different incense scent, in my opinion.
Although not listed in the notes, I get a very fiery sharp pepper in the top note, along with a surprisingly pleasant curry note (yes, curry :D). The smoky side of the fragrance is already present in the top note, very dry and warm.
From there, an atypical and pleasant sweetness sets in, which clearly comes from the salted caramel and slowly but steadily softens the fragrance. The dried fruits listed in the pyramid, which often produce a very heavy and sticky sweetness (like in Rouge Saray), I can't really detect here.
Soon, the incense also becomes more prominent. I find that it is indeed the INCENSE (and not the resin itself) that plays the main role here. Together with the caramel note, it's a really interesting, delicious combination. Perhaps a side of incense that is more focused on enjoyment…more cozy and enveloping than sacred.
After a little while, the cocoa becomes perceptible very gently, blending beautifully with the salted caramel. As the fragrance develops, the cocoa increasingly comes to the surface, giving the scent a growing depth and warm darkness. Perhaps just the ingredient that makes it a bit mystical.
The fragrance remains very warm, smoky, and above all dry throughout its duration. Here I see or smell the only drawback: Due to the dryness, Mystic Incense drifts a bit into the dusty territory for me at some point. It could have used something to give the fragrance a bit of juiciness and allow everything to meld together even more (perhaps an alcohol note or a milk accord, etc.).
Overall: an exciting, gourmand incense scent, very unisex, smoky, and spicy. Delicious! But definitely for the colder days. Give it a try :).
Although not listed in the notes, I get a very fiery sharp pepper in the top note, along with a surprisingly pleasant curry note (yes, curry :D). The smoky side of the fragrance is already present in the top note, very dry and warm.
From there, an atypical and pleasant sweetness sets in, which clearly comes from the salted caramel and slowly but steadily softens the fragrance. The dried fruits listed in the pyramid, which often produce a very heavy and sticky sweetness (like in Rouge Saray), I can't really detect here.
Soon, the incense also becomes more prominent. I find that it is indeed the INCENSE (and not the resin itself) that plays the main role here. Together with the caramel note, it's a really interesting, delicious combination. Perhaps a side of incense that is more focused on enjoyment…more cozy and enveloping than sacred.
After a little while, the cocoa becomes perceptible very gently, blending beautifully with the salted caramel. As the fragrance develops, the cocoa increasingly comes to the surface, giving the scent a growing depth and warm darkness. Perhaps just the ingredient that makes it a bit mystical.
The fragrance remains very warm, smoky, and above all dry throughout its duration. Here I see or smell the only drawback: Due to the dryness, Mystic Incense drifts a bit into the dusty territory for me at some point. It could have used something to give the fragrance a bit of juiciness and allow everything to meld together even more (perhaps an alcohol note or a milk accord, etc.).
Overall: an exciting, gourmand incense scent, very unisex, smoky, and spicy. Delicious! But definitely for the colder days. Give it a try :).
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Dufteanders 1 year ago
I also get pepper, but no dried fruits. Unfortunately, I don't pick up any cocoa either. Or maybe I just perceive it as dryness.
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