Resin Sacra

I tried this in Harvey Nicks on a recent trip to Edinburgh and it is an extremely decent fragrance. The opening is pure booze with all the delicacy of a fine single malt whisky and like a smother version of Atelier cologne Gold leather, I found this quality to be extremely appealing. As it settles it becomes a warm benzoin amber and suede leather and made me go “huh, I was sort of expecting that from the name but these phases are all great.” Then there’s the main kicker an accord of my favourite note labdanum which is slightly darker more spiced version of frankincense. Then there’s the lighter more uplifting olibanum note itself which basically what this dries down to. I’m really happy with it and describing it as another one trick pony like Avignon or full incense simply doesn’t do resin scare justice, because it’s a more interesting composition than that. Performance is no beast but very exceptable for an expensive but not extortionate fragrance.

Resin Sacra is an elegant, refined and mystical incense gem that is not overpowering. Although it tends towards the masculine side, the delicacy of Tom Daxon makes it possible for me to wear this perfume with exquisite pleasure, I believe that its masculine air is sentenced by the labdanum. All its components smell making a caress, it is not heavy or loud, it is a kiss of natural incense. And the chamois excellently covers the entire mixture. The vetiver is taking center stage and does not end up dominating but it is quite noticeable, mixed prodigiously with the super natural sweetness of the benzoin. Ideal if you want an incense that is not excessive, usable and enjoyable every day. And especially if you want to smell good, it's nice and polished

This is a simple fragrance, basically frankincense and woods with maybe the tiniest bit of sweetness from the benzoin. I like it, but I have smelled this type of perfume a few too many times now. It reminds me of Avignon, which seems to get more praise than it's really worthy of, and I think this is better than Avignon because there is more to it than just frankincense. Projection is better too.

This is benzoin and resins done right. Though different densities, Resin Sacra reminds me as if it could be a calmer and friendlier alternative to Private Label. Softer, airier, less serious. It also shares a lot of similarities to Peruvian Ambrette, another beloved of mine. Overall, great for the fall. I used think I didn’t need it, but now I love it.

Nice pleasant smooth suede with incense. Smells nice, doesn’t perform well, and I struggle with wearing a prominent suede note. It works very well here but it just isnt a note I love to wear. I personally wish they used something different, but again it works very well in this composition, its just my personal preference.