Encens Roi

What initially seems a fiery stoke from a raging pulpit, diverges to a smooth courtly gesture fit for coronation. Encens Roi opens with a spirited thrust of olibanum and pink pepper blessed in chamomile, channeling like a ginger root floral cola, fresh and zesty; parched heartily with strong pinches of saffron, pimento, and balsamic evergreen that simmer down for a base rounded by an interesting white cacao note that anchors the accord towards the woody ambery side of the throne; refining a dry ardent heart with an added sweet salty melt to an oriental leathery dry crest of cistus and oud, and merely distinguishing itself from its incense wheelhouse with a slight press. Thankfully, this HdP release is all regency in its presence and a gallant coating for one’s inner rex... Thumbs up!

A noble incense fragrance with olibanum as the major note, but it is not simply an eau de incense stick. Histoires de Parfums is a very good house that blends their fragrances masterfully and Encens Roi falls right in line. It is a modest performer, but I think this is a good thing for a fragrance like this. It envelopes you in a long-lasting, subtle, beautiful exotic smoke that dries down to a warm embrace. Echoes of an ancient liturgy, never preaching from the pulpit. If I had a criticism it would be that I am wanting the other listed notes to play a bigger role. I wonder what nuances more saffron could have contributed? A stronger dry cacao note would have been a compelling addition. Still, as it stands, this is a beautiful frankincense that I am glad to own.

~This surprised me as it was a successful blind buy and not quite what I was expecting! ~To me this is not really a true incense frag as I think the Oud accord and woody ambers are truly the main players. ~Here the spices are intense and warm really cutting through the subtle cold incense being offered. Saffron, pimento, pink pepper are equal in tenacity and intensity. Cacao is just ever so subtle in the background giving this comp more palatability. ~To me there really isn’t any church vibe being offered here! minimal smoke, no dustyness, no wooden pews. Just pure balsams - woods and spices! ~very underrated - masterfully blended and unique! Also a decent performer. My current favorite of the house P.S.- I got a 100ml bottle for $79 on Jomashop!

It seems that all of the popular olibanum-focused fragrances have their own take on the note. Profumum Roma's Olibanum presents with a deliciously zesty lemonyness, old standby Timbuktu opts for a medicinal and strangely cold, vegetal effect. CdG Zagorsk points out the pine-yness whereas Amouage's Incense Rori (also created by genius perfumer Julien Rasquinet) pairs it with oakmoss. Encens Roi feels a warmer affair, with a cozy amber blanket within its golden glow. The smokey basenotes in the outro make you feel as if you've actually burned some precious resin when you catch a pleasant whiff off of the clothing you wore the day before. Great for frankincense heads and one of the better offers in it's field.

I bought this for a very specific purpose. I fell in love with Amouage Purpose 50 but I couldn’t justify the price tag for a full bottle. I set off looking for something that would give me the same vibe without having to settle for a cheap dupe. The smooth yet smoky frankincense, the inimitable pimento, the light spice of the saffron, the gentle vanilla base. This fragrance did just that for me. It’s my first histories fragrance and was a blind buy. This is purely gorgeous. I am absolutely enamored with this scent. While I still enjoy purpose 50 more, this fragrance transports me to the same place, and at a fraction of the cost. If all histories fragrances are this good, this is a house I need to explore.

One of the most faithful renditions of smoking olibanum resin I have sampled. A peppery/gingery opening is followed by a rich procession of spicy and woody notes, with a regal, golden incense at its heart. This isn't a mild incense, wafting around a distant cathedral sanctuary. It is the incense burned in the king's private chambers, piled high with the choicest grains , so that a cloud of fragrance penetrates every fold of his rich robe of cloth of gold and red vermilion. Maybe I should get a job as copy writer to Histoires de Parfums. This purple prose comes naturally to any incense-lover once they have enjoyed such a triumphant celebration of the perfumer's art.

As a lover of incense perfumes, I've tried many of them, but this one definitely hooked me. It's a warm fragrance with obvious notes of pepper, quite warming, but the chamomile gives a subtle hint of apothecary shop. Somewhat reminiscent of ELDO's Rien, but much more wearable. It's very cozy, I can't explain it. It feels like it's hugging you (hopefully not like a Catholic priest in an orphanage). Definitely not for work or strict social events, so be careful. The performance isn't bad either, it lasts for a few hours on my skin. Overall, a great perfume for a reasonable price.

What a pleasant surprise A creation of the greatest quality that you can imagine It’s an achievement this house should be proud of It’s all about the olibanum and some chocolate and a touch of little oud The blast of olibanum in the opening is one of the best in the industry from my own experience Performance is good projection could’ve been better One of the few fragrances in my collection that i bought a small bottle off and I plan on upgrading to a bigger one in the closest time possible

The scent of a Catholic church (or any church that uses Frankincense). This beautiful, rich, and deep incense is smoky, highly resinous, oily, and downright dense. It's not "just incense." Celine Perdriel captures both the profane (the interior of the church) and the sacred (meditation, prayer, ritual) in this fragrance. Every time I apply it, I'm moved; Ences Roi touches me in a unique, profound way. I recommend it to anyone who finds themselves drawn to church notes.

Beautiful smokey spicy incense perfume. A church at the edge of a deep forest, a little damp after the rain. Grandpa's antique cabinet. Contemplation and comfort. Something holy yet close to nature. A shaman, or maybe a hermit. A fire gathering. A little heavy but in a tasteful and deep way, not bitter. Very good longevity, works better on skin than on clothes. In fact, on skin this scent is simply addictive. I love it, it's one of the best perfumes I've ever tried.

I'm a big fan of incense fragrances and Histoires de Parfums so Histoires de Parfums Encens Roi was an easy yes. The olibanum starts and ends this journey but it allows the other notes to shine a bit. This fragrance is a cameleon as it morphs from smoky to fresh almost instantaneous...amazing! I started with the travel size but after 1st sniff, a larger bottle was heading my way. Unisex but leans all but the slightest masculine.

There is something citrus on the blotter, not at all on my skin. At the very beginning, one can feel something really close to their second brand - Olibanum - rounded sweet olibanum, saffron and cedar. Then the perfume becomes cold, begins to smoke beautifully with incense. At the end, a slightly rough oud with balsamic notes remain on the skin. Just in love with it.

This is such a warm and comforting fragrance whilst also reminding me of the smell of a cathedral. I'd been looking for an incense fragrance that didn't smell like a head shop. It's sophisticated and spicy in a way that isn't too sweet or austere. This fragrance lasts a good 8 hours on me and with two sprays I can smell it on myself as I move throughout the day.

i'm currently smelling like a big church and living my oriental dad fantasy once again (i'd like to think jesus would've worn the same scent and probably Saint Lazarus would've come back to life just to appreciate those delicate notes of olibanum and mmmmmhhh wattpad beware i'm coming)

I think i found the ultimate holy grail of olibanum fragrances, work also well in layering with woody fragrance, it's not a complexe fragrance but more a one note focused so maybe a bit expensive for what it is, however if you love olibanum like me this is the one.

Wow! Just wow..very very realistic church smell! So realistic that I find it pretty challenging to wear, but i think it will fit really good in a cold rainy day.

Reminds me of a more natural-smelling version of Amouage Purpose. It's a very pure, in-your-face incense. I recommend it for incense lovers only. 9/10

I usually dont like spicy incense scent but this and purpose 50 are amazing, this is cheaper , both amazing, much better than purpose og

I've recently realized a strong desire to smell like an old European cathedral after mass has been completed. The vastness of those enclosed space, encapsulating centuries of prayer, hardship, hope, oppression, wealth and the yearning of spiritual transcendence while on this earthly plane is a powerful meditation on the nature of humanity itself. This is, without saying, not an everyday fragrance to aspire for, but one to wear on occasion with some thought behind it. Encens Roi is a large fragrance that suits its name, with a true frankincense at its heart that evokes the grandiosity of those living monuments. This gets me so, so close to my goal, but becomes challenging as the raw, resinous quality of the frankincense channels a more masculine air to the scent then I usually prefer as a woman. I bought a small bottle despite this, with the hopes that I could find something to pair with it that makes it into a true unisex fragrance for me. The cedar, pepper, dusty saffron and chamomile of this perfume come forward on my skin behind the frankincense, but the vanilla, labdanum and cocoa stay dormant for a long while, prohibiting a tempering sweetness while the sillage is still strong. Still, not since Passage d'Enfer have I come across a fragrance so evocative of those decadent, old world spiritual settings. Notes: I've begun experimenting on how to make this into more of a unisex fragrance for me. I've found that layering a sweetgrass oil after application is a good compliment, with its herbal, grassy vanilla complimenting the incense elements nicely. Santa Maria Novella's Melograno also serves to reign in the masculinity, working well with the incense notes to lighten the fragrance of the Encens Roi without obstructing it. I've also tried it with Goutal's Ambre Sauvage and found the result deliciously sensual.

Very reminiscent of Incense Avignon when it comes to the frankincense-chamomile combo. This is a very incense-forward fragrance. I can't really pick up much cacao or oud. There is definitely something woody in the base, but I wouldn't necessarily call it oud. It is quite peppery too. As it dries down, the labdanum starts to become more noticeable. Very well-blended but nothing too groundbreaking. If you already own Incense Avignon or other good incense fragrances, you don't necessarily need this. If not, you might want to get this one instead, as it looks like it performs a bit better and lasts longer (definitely not a beast though).