Hindu Kush

Incense has never made me hungry before, that is until Hindu Kush came along from Abdes Salaam Attars, the one man show of Dominique Dubrana now under the moniker La Via del Profumo. The spice blend behind this perfume is delectable and divine, something straight out of a fine Indian kitchen. Green, spicy, piquant, earthy citrusy ginger; waxy fruity, woody, and spicy black peppercorns; a warm and funky fennel-like note from caraway; sweet, earthy, and bitter carrot like facets of turmeric - oh my oh my oh my! - yummy! Then there is the incense, which is one of the most soulful frankincense notes I have ever smelled. But I don’t say soulful in the “meditative monk” or “holy temple” sense, this frankincense is muscular. It smokes and heaves with intensity, a conviction and determination. It's soulful like Otis Redding, B.B. King, Buddy Guy - it belts the blues, it does not hum a prayer. Seamlessly incorporated into the gaps of the frankincense accord is a pine resin note that gives it brightness, energy, and speed, but yet it doesn’t send the frankincense far off it’s natural course, instead seeming to add a more focused intensity not aloof energy. The final skin scent is a green smokey and aromatic yet still energetic cedar accord. I’m not pulling any perfumes to mind that I have encountered before that are anything like this. The perfect combination of spices combined with one of the most perfect incense accords I’ve ever smelled is hopelessly addictive. I must look like I have an OCD tick or something to public passers-by who are seeing me constantly raising my wrists to my nose for one more intoxicating hit. God I’m starving.

In the foothills of the Himalayas, there is a bazaar where a myriad of oriental spices greet you in the opening. Shortly after, a strong wind blows across pine trees, intertwining with wisps of incense smoke. Wafts of sillage are softly swirling around and you wish it would go on into the night, but the natural oils fade into the alpine air after several enchanting hours. It is a beautiful scent that transports you to a mountainous, far-off land.

the uniqueness of this scent is what i look for in all of my perfumes...definitely not sweet or floral...a fragrance full of spice to be worn by a strong personality male or female. I get a ton of wonderful woods and incense definitely pepper, lingers and opens to sandalwood in the end. wish it had more stay power but is nice b/c such a powerful scent may be too strong otherwise. not for everyday but my go to for special nights.

This is a very interesting scent - I rather like it. It seems to have more notes than is listed here, and definitely some fruit. It has a lovely calming effect on me. I feel refreshed and peaceful whenever I wear it, which is quite often, and it is perfect on days when I'm not feeling quite, up. It lifts my mood, into a more contented one. I like it a lot really.

Sour-vanillic and piney. Ponderosa with the sweetness turned up, the vanillic aspects polished by resinous basenotes. Captures the sun-warmed pine duff with its softly radiant lactones.