Frankincense & Myrrh (1984)
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Reviews of Frankincense & Myrrh| Harvitz81 Show all reviews | A bit dull citrus and woods scent with a background of incense. The opening is a short-lived citrus that is not overpowering or strong. The incense notes and woods take over, but again are oh so subtle. Overall, just a basic citrus/woods/incense fragrance that is both weak and has poor longevity. Much better stuff out there. 13rd September, 2011. |
![]() alfarom ItalyShow all reviews | The first time I saw Frankincense and Myrrh laying on a perfume shop shelf I expected a dark, bold and meditative composition a-là Avignon, but then I tested it... 2nd July, 2011. (Last Edited: 5th August, 2011.) |
![]() Oh_Hedgehog United KingdomShow all reviews | An enjoyable, disarmingly simple cologne that combines frankincense and myrrh with citrus notes (lemon, orange) and additional woods (cedar, and supposedly sandalwood). The myrrh is most prominent, and in combination with the lemon assumes a vetiver-like character that is not too far away from Guerlain's classic Vetiver. The drydown is one of lavender and liquorice and leaves one in no doubt that, despite the liturgical associations of the name, this is an aromatic fougère, plain and simple. 12nd June, 2011. |
![]() WardrobeMistress United KingdomShow all reviews | Well for starters I don't associate this with Christmas! Having said that I will concede that this is a fabulous winter snuggle-scent. 7th May, 2011. |
| Chino United StatesShow all reviews | I enjoyed the mid-notes & drydown much better than the topnotes. To me it feels dated (released in the 80's, I guess that's why). I personally wouldn't purchase or wear it but since I can't say I hate this scent it gets a weak neutral from me. 19th April, 2010. |
![]() Off-Scenter Show all reviews | Frankincence is the staple note in most of the "incense" fragrances I've tried. That other biblical luxury, myrrh, is something I come across much less often. It appears perhaps most famously in Serge Lutens's excellent La Myrrhe, where it is set in the context of a bright, crisp, aldehydic floral-oriental. Czech & Speake's Frankincense & Myrrh casts it's two leads in a much simpler bubbly-sweet citrus eau de Cologne formula. As a result, the incense ingredients throw aside their accustomed gothic austerity and take on lively supporting roles in a fundamentally sunny, cheerful composition. The idea woks well in that the myrrh's inherent astringency adds a layer of nuance to the citrus accord, while the frankincense extends the life of the scent far beyond that of the traditional eau de Cologne formula. 11th December, 2009. |
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