Encens Suave Extrait

Encens Suave Extrait This has replaced the original Encens Suave for me. It’s incredibly smooth and beautiful. ESE is exactly what I wanted the extrait to be and more; it starts off with a stronger, deeper, and darker incense note. The smoky nuance then leads the way to the added note of amber, and the coffee and vanilla comes in later, while the remaining notes solidify the aforementioned notes. Incense remains all throughout the scent from start to finish, it’s more dominant than the original, as in the original, its base notes show more vanilla. Nothing is overbearing and is all very cohesive. Aside from the incense being the strongest difference, I also notice a higher quality vanilla and coffee, the coffee note is also slightly stronger/noticeable, and it adds an almost nutty, sharp and slight burnt facet to the incense. As for the amber, it’s a tender touch and doesn’t throw anything off balance. I adore these differences; in my review of the original, I mentioned that you get a very slight latte feel, and the incense becomes a little less pronounced and makes more room for the vanilla. In this extrait, that slight latte feel is less so, and the profile becomes a lot more ethereal and mysterious, while remaining very wearable. ESE speaks to my soul and personality. It’s not the most complex scent I own, nor is this my favourite house, but it’s all about how I feel wearing this. This scent just works with me. Now is this worth for the ones who already have the original? It depends on whether or not you love incense and this particular DNA. It’s my number one note so I’m naturally bias. I see lots complaining that the blend is ruined and the beauty is lost compared to the original, but I beg to differ because they’re both different enough to own. If you’re a fiend for incense like me, want even more incense because the original wasn’t enough, and would welcome the differences, then I’d say go for it. If you want a stronger version of the original in all of its particular facets, then don’t get this. Either way I love both, but this one speaks to my soul. Thanks for reading : )

Jeez wtf I haven't had such an immediate (positive) reaction to a fragrance in a while. Like I had to look for a cafe to write this down because I neeeeed to let out how this scent made me feel. I came into the extrait not smelling the edp, and whoa that's smooooooth, and dark *enough.* It's not heavy and overbearing (my problem with deep dark scents). It's the dang incense that keeps it airy and uplifting despite clearly a deep shade of black. Smelling it was a brainblast of clarity for me. I do like the smell of incense and stuff burning! But I don't like it went it veers too resinous/ambery, or on the other end of the spectrum where it smells like something set on fire. This is right down the middle and bounces off into a very mildly sweet place that just rounds out the abrasion on the incense perfectly. The price tag is ridiculous but jesus I might just save up for a bottle. Babycat will not do this to you. They're only similar in how it does fit that dark-evening-vanilla-worn-for-events-and-posh-nights-out archetype BUT this is on league of its own, or rather like it's own style entirely. I can wear this during the day. I can style clothes more flexibly than I could with darker scents. I love this a lot and it's flustering how I can't afford it haha but you knoooow I actually think it's worth it!

I sampled this as part of a discovery set, and I will definitely be buying a full bottle. This scent is so evocative for me on a personal level: the incense is incredible, but the amber in this...the minute I smelled it, I was transported back to the smell of the violin bow rosin my dad used on his violin bows, which I thought was incredible even as a kid. Despite the prevalence of amber fragrances, this is the first time I've had that long-held memory pulled from the recesses of my mind. It's classy, spiritual, yet also sensual, while at the same time, comforting. For me, this is and will be something special, but I strongly recommend sampling this first. Blind buying isn't wise, but this scent will likely not be for everyone, despite how wonderful I think it is. This is not "baby's first fragrance"...not even close.

Better than the OG. Crystal clear opening u can feel the incense amped up with a slight amber touch in the background. Right off the bat seems to be more potent than the EDP. If money was no object I’d definitely pick this over the edp but given a 100 pounds extra its a difficult trigger to pull. Having said that its the most wearable beautiful modern feeling incense I’ve ever smelled. Just the £350 is too much for a 100ml incense frag. EDIT 21/09/24: Two weeks later I couldn't wait for two to three months for this to show up at grey market just HAD TO PULL THE TRIGGER. Edit 17/06/25: This has hit discounters at around $180. Honestly one of the best incense frags out there. Others to consider Mont Blanc Mesiterstuck and Encens Cuivre. Still the MP my favorite.

Wow, this is a masterpiece and the most beautiful incense scent I have ever smelled. It is rich, realistic, high quality church incense (frankincense, other resins), without any unpleasant smoke. It is a very warm, rounded scent, almost creamy (not lactonic, probably the word I'm looking for is 'smooth' ) . It kind of feels gourmand, due to vanilla and sweetness, and as a gourmand lover I love it, but don't get me wrong, it doesn't smell like desert or food. Not really picking up the coffee note. Also Extrait version is so much better than EDP, as it is more rich, smooth and performs better. A very welcome upgrade, totally worth it! Performance is superb, cannot stop smelling myself and loving it while wearing it!