Resin Sacra Tom Daxon 2013

Tom Daxon (Bowers) is predestined to be involved in the perfume scene, as his mother managed Molton Brown and he, as her companion, met the right people at the right time who opened doors for the 27-year-old talent and supported him. Jacques Chabert, who is also responsible for Resin Sacra, earned his stripes at Guerlain and Chanel; if that’s not a guarantee of quality, then I don’t know what is.
So why does Resin Sacra fare so poorly on Parfumo?
I have only one explanation for this: it hasn’t reached the "right" audience yet, or it is being misunderstood.
As an opponent of oud, a non-wearer of chypre, a bypasser of resin, and a rejecter of floral scents, I wanted to dive right into this relatively unknown brand with my first fragrance:
Resin or die!
And I was pleasantly surprised!
While I was still enjoying the fresh-cool top note with spicy undertones, the namesake made its appearance:
A smoky resin note, minimally smoked, very aged-woody, and above all, reminiscent of the Far East.
Wonderful!
In my mind's eye, entire millennia-old temples and relics of past cultures emerge. Golden altars, figurines, and carvings come to mind.
A fragrance that not only evokes associations but has uniquely captured the magic of ancient worlds.
A must for fans of Cœur de Vétiver Sacré, Dzongkha, and even Santal Royal!