Breath Of God
Breath Of God opens with a dense, resinous haze—frankincense and myrrh meet charred wood and something faintly sweet, like dried fruit glimpsed through smoke.
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By the editors · 2 min readBreath Of God opens with a dense, resinous haze—frankincense and myrrh meet charred wood and something faintly sweet, like dried fruit glimpsed through smoke. It's immediately atmospheric, evoking incense-filled spaces and the austere beauty of old churches. The smokiness isn't clean or polished; it carries a raw, earthy quality that suggests meditation and ritual rather than refinement.
As it settles, a vegetal greenness emerges beneath the resins, along with hints of melon that add an unexpected softness without undermining the composition's gravity. The sweetness remains subtle, never cloying, anchoring the smokier elements without turning gourmand.
This is a contemplative fragrance, better suited to quiet moments than crowded rooms. It wears close to the skin and favors those comfortable with incense-heavy scents that feel more spiritual than decorative.
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