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!

This is good, went to Saks and they had a tester bottle of the extrait. let me tell you this juice is really good. I had tired the OG and to my nose it was more animalic and prominent upfront. the extrait is a lot smoother, creamier sweet and bit more incense due to the frankincense. the fall and winter is where this fragrance will shine and warm nites for sure. this is a masterpiece for me and def full bottle worthy. but def don't blind buy but sample first bc we all have different tastes so do your homework before pulling the trigger; $390 retail price might be a bit steep so wait for the retail discounts and discounters Imo. Overall an Incense Masterpiece.

I really enjoy this fragrance. To me on my skin smells like a masterful blend of a cardboard and hint of amber and a morning cup of coffee, but not in a linear kind of way. think of walking into a office mail room filled with amazon boxes with that morning coffee smell with a side of amber. I think this is a very well done fragrance and quite frankly i’m happy this isn’t hyped or mass appealing. it’s truly made for those who wear what they want and aren’t swayed by what others think and are confident and ok with that. 10/10 TEST FIRST BEFORE BUYING!

A work of art. Although I do recognize that while me and many others love it for it's masterful smoothness and blending, there are some people who think it's horrible, citing it as smelling medicinal, musty, or like cardboard. The funny thing is that I can't fully disagree with those analogies. I guess it is an acquired taste- something that you grow to love over time. Encens Suave is not an everyday wear, but when it's right, it's really right.

I stumbled upon this while looking for a realistic "church-y" smell, and I am delighted to say I've found it! It's powdery, complex, and very heavy on the resin. Though I really enjoy it, I wouldn't call this a safe blind buy, nor would I wear it to work or somewhere formal. I definitely cannot justify the price tag yet, but when I get the chance this will be added to my collection.

Firewood covered in resinous incense, opens sweeter than the original. My little sample has been beaming from the crook of my elbow all day, going toe to toe with the Vanilla Powder Extrait sample on my other arm. I'd skip the original and get this if this is one of interest, definitely worth sampling.

A lovely incense fragrance that has a complimentary sweetness threaded throughout the scent. This fragrance remains quite linear on my skin but the scent itself is magnificent and I can't stop putting my nose to the areas I sprayed. Aurélien Guichard killed it with this one.

EDP on one hand and the Extrait on the other. I prefer the extrait. The opening is better, the scent is sweeter and more rounded and the performance is even better. Don't get me wrong the difference is slight but I is a step up. The best incense I have ever smelled.

wow this is amazing. most incense perfumes for me all end up smelling the same but this the combination of frankincense with traditional gourmand notes (coffee, vanilla) work so well together. super unique and i want a bottle...

My second favorite from the house. I love this version more than Edp. It’s less sweet and more balsamic-ambery. It will be pleasure to wearing in colder days.

The definitive incense fragrance. 10/10 The opening is deep & rich, it develops with vanilla and becomes sweet. Highly recommend 😈😈

Exact same smell of Absolute Aphrodisiac from Initio, smells hella good

So, something prompted me to "re-try" certain incense-liturgical-frankincense-myrrh fragrances once again. I tried Encens Suave EdP many moons back and I recall liking it a whole lot. I decided to try the Extrait version side-by-side with the Eau de Parfum variation. Encens Suave Extrait is positively a very wearable and enjoyable fragrance. And like the EdP, Encens Suave Extrait is a pleasant, highly agreeable and wearable high-holy-mass incense fragrance. To my nose, the opening of the Extrait is slightly different versus that of the EdP because the EdP opens with quite a bit of noticeable smokiness. The Extrait does not open with great smokiness; however the middle notes of both fragrances perform similarly. Encens Suave Extrait lands with less smokiness, greater depth, stronger notes and a greater balsamic play versus its Eau de Parfum variation. I fail to detect any coffee note in either version. Encens Suave Extrait opens denser and immediately performs very close to the skin, as opposed to the EdP version. There's sweetness from the vanilla and a balsam effect from the benzoin. The Extrait's longevity is fair; silage is minimal. Overall, I like the Extrait version a lot because the fragrance deepens and strengthens in the drydown, whereas the EdP's drydown demonstrates greater projection but a shriller, finer, less dense fragrance. Either way, you cannot go wrong with this fragrance.

I’ll start this off by saying that I’ve never smelled the edp. And I’m also a person that doesn’t really like coffee fragrances as they can be too cloying. However I really enjoy this from start to finish. On my skin it starts off with a strong ambery incense. The incense does have a church vibe but it’s comforting. Incense start through out the life of the fragrance. It eventually dries down to a beautiful blend of all the notes. It definitely projects on my skin so dont overspray. I wish the opening lasted longer as the incense and amber are my favorite accords. If you like incense grab it. If you don’t then don’t try it. It’s also unisex imo. I typically wear frags year round but this could be during the summer or spring. It’s a strong like, not a love. Something I’d grab for winter events. Not something that I would purchase again. There’s also a Carmel note that isn’t listed but it’s very apparent in the drydown. 8/10

I don't know what it is about this and the original...they both seem kinda watered down to me. Either that, or I'm going noseblind to them within a few minutes of spraying. For an extrait and EdP, I find both versions to be underpowered. I got this in a decant, but an official sample of the EdP. This would typically be right in my wheelhouse, an incense frag for those who don't like incense frags. I like it and it's definitely better than the EdP, but unfortunately, still missing something for me to even think about buying a FB considering the disgustingly high price. The opening is super smooth, smoother than the EdP. This leans a little too heavily on the vanilla for me, while the incense is a minor player; I would have preferred a little more incense. It does have pretty decent longevity though. Way too damn overpriced for what it offers IMO, but it is quite mass appealing and wearable for an incense frag.

A strong, rustic perfume that smells very woody, dry and resinous with a little bit of ambery sweetness. I'm not getting any realistic incense. I'm getting a lot of myrrh and virtually no coffee. It feels like being in a cabin. I prefer the original because it has a stronger amber note that mellows it out. However, both are extremely similar. There's not much difference. It's a likeable perfume. Unisex, but leaning masculine due to its rugged feel. I picture a cowboy or an outdoors man wearing this. I got a sample in original Matiere packaging from Twisted Lily. Smell: 8 out of 10 Strength: 10 out of 10 Unisex, leaning masculine For reference, I'm female.