Frankincense
Frankincense smells cool and luminous at first, then resinous, peppery, and faintly citrusy, as if smoke rises through stone and sunlit air. There is a mineral dryness to it, but also a balsamic depth that feels meditative rather than heavy. It appears across incense, woody, amber, aromatic, and even some citrus compositions, giving them lift, solemnity, and space. Frankincense can sharpen florals, clarify woods, and turn simple freshness into something almost sacred. It is central to Comme des Garçons Avignon, a benchmark incense fragrance, and glows beautifully in Armani Privé Bois d’Encens, where resins and woods become smooth, austere, and quietly radiant.
- Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle — Acne Studios
- Etat Libre d'Orange — Above the Waves
- Initio Parfums Privés — Oud for Greatness Hair Perfume
- Ex Nihilo — Generation s
- Amouage — Guidance Hair Perfume
- Matière Première — Crystal Saffron Extrait
- Matière Première — Encens Suave Extrait
- Memo Paris — Lalibela Oud
- Etat Libre d'Orange — Encens et Bubblegum
- Nishane — Hacivat Oud
- By Kilian — In the City of Sin
- Mancera — Gold Incense
- Amouage — Amber Sogara
- Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle — French Lover 20 Ans
- Initio Parfums Privés — Aromatics Elixir
- Amouage — Incense Rori
- Etat Libre d'Orange — Rien
- Maison Margiela — Across Sands
- Amouage — Leather Sadah
- Etat Libre d'Orange — Rien Intense Incense
- Initio Parfums Privés — Fate Woman
- Maison Margiela — Celestial Whispers
- Montale — Dallachai
- Amouage — Luban Al Akhdar