Incense Extrême

Tauer Perfumes · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2007

≈ $185 · 50ml · approx. retail

A minimalist study in frankincense, built around a high concentration of Boswellia serrata extract. Coriander and petitgrain open onto incense and orris root, resting on cedar, woody notes and amber. Dry and austere rather than sweet, it emphasizes raw incense over gourmand or resinous embellishment.

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Best for

FallWinterEveningSpecial Occasion

Perfumer

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