Oud Imperial Extrait
Incense opens with a dry, smoky resinous quality that is immediately deepened by labdanum's ambery warmth.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 8 accords.
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- Warm Spicy50
- Balsamic50
- Woody50
- Amber
The note pyramid
- Incense
- Labdanum
- Styrax
- Sandalwood
- Birch
- Vetiver
By the editors · 2 min readIncense opens with a dry, smoky resinous quality that is immediately deepened by labdanum's ambery warmth. Styrax in the heart adds a balsamic sweetness that complements the incense without overshadowing its arid character. Sandalwood, birch, and vetiver form a woody base that is both earthy and slightly sharp, with patchouli contributing an earthy depth. The scent evolves from a smoky-balsamic opening to a dry, woody finish with significant complexity. Projection is strong and longevity is excellent, lasting well over twelve hours on skin. Best for fall or winter evenings and formal events, it suits cool or cold weather conditions.
Scent twins
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