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Enchanting. I have always wanted an incense-forward perfume, but I've always found that they're just way too literal. They just smell like you've been in a hippie shop for hours. This, however, carries mystery. It's subtle. A slow burn. Doesn't beat you over the head, then, all of a sudden, you're in love. And the leathery undertone of it all — yum. Regal, deep, elegant, delicate. My one complaint: the projection is super weak, which is really surprising for a woody, smoky fragrance. I usually have the opposite "complaint" (well, not really a complaint because I actually love it), where your clothes smell like a fireplace for a week after wearing these kinds of perfumes. That said, how else would you make it through a giant bottle other than by drowning yourself in this heavenly scent? ;) Full bottle for sure!

Waxy orthodox church. No projection but stay on the skin for hours. It reminds me of Cyprus and the smocky churches full of icons. Really, there is something holy and sacred in it.

#1786 in my “Tour de Fragrance” Got this decant from scentsplit.com. Basically a sweet incense fragrance. I find sweet scents repellant and stomach turning, so not for me. 6+ hours longevity, arm’s length projection. Price is not crazy at $150, but I would never wear this. Good Luck and Good Hunting!