Frankincense
Myrrh
Omani coconut CO2
Omani coriander
Omani green frankincense
Omani lemon
Omani rose
Omani white frankincense
Opoponax absolute
Pepper
Yemenite ambergris
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The full incense spectrum
Sunset in Salalah is Marius’ second foray into the incense world. The first being sunset in Oman, which is a bright omani green frankincense and floral attar. Where sunset in Oman plays with the bright citrus elements of frankincense, Sunset in Salalah takes on the entire incense spectrum and then some.
Salalah opens with what I would consider a bright, somewhat citrusy frankincense, with hints of lemon, soft rose, and a touch of opoponox. Soon after, a myriad of other incense notes start battling for centre stage. I get a big bold balsamic note that teeters between sweet and sour. The bright frankincense from the opening starts to get deeper and darker, transforming into more of a smoky incense. Images of a grand temple come to mind with multiple lamps burning different kinds of frankincense and myrrh.
The balsamic semi sweet, semi sour note paired with the deep meditative incense notes makes up the bulk of the heart to my nose. The heart lasts for hours on my skin, slowly morphing into the base which is built on more incense and a touch of ambergris. I can sense only the faintest animalic qualities and I really have to search for it.
I also get a bit of spice occasionally throughout the wear. Nothing too spicy, but just the occasional peppery kick.
Sunset in Salalah begs to be worn on skin. On paper, I found the balsamic notes to be way louder and intense, whereas on skin, it blends in beautifully with my body and I get way more lemon and brightness, and the right amount of balsamic.
I'm not an incense offianato, with Rojas Sultanate of Oman being the only other incense focused perfume in my collection. I can truthfully say that Sunset in Salalah is a beautiful incense perfume that I look forward to wearing often. I am looking forward to seeing how this one further develops over time.
Incense lovers should not hesitate picking this one up if you're looking for a deep, balsamic, bakoor style incense perfume.
Salalah opens with what I would consider a bright, somewhat citrusy frankincense, with hints of lemon, soft rose, and a touch of opoponox. Soon after, a myriad of other incense notes start battling for centre stage. I get a big bold balsamic note that teeters between sweet and sour. The bright frankincense from the opening starts to get deeper and darker, transforming into more of a smoky incense. Images of a grand temple come to mind with multiple lamps burning different kinds of frankincense and myrrh.
The balsamic semi sweet, semi sour note paired with the deep meditative incense notes makes up the bulk of the heart to my nose. The heart lasts for hours on my skin, slowly morphing into the base which is built on more incense and a touch of ambergris. I can sense only the faintest animalic qualities and I really have to search for it.
I also get a bit of spice occasionally throughout the wear. Nothing too spicy, but just the occasional peppery kick.
Sunset in Salalah begs to be worn on skin. On paper, I found the balsamic notes to be way louder and intense, whereas on skin, it blends in beautifully with my body and I get way more lemon and brightness, and the right amount of balsamic.
I'm not an incense offianato, with Rojas Sultanate of Oman being the only other incense focused perfume in my collection. I can truthfully say that Sunset in Salalah is a beautiful incense perfume that I look forward to wearing often. I am looking forward to seeing how this one further develops over time.
Incense lovers should not hesitate picking this one up if you're looking for a deep, balsamic, bakoor style incense perfume.
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