Encens Tranquille (2007)
by Sonoma Scent Studio

A dry incense as parched as L'Artisan Parfumeur's Dzongkha would have been unwearable. Laurie Erickson clearly understood this in her use of labdanum absolute and oakmoss to bring a balsamic, somewhat damp and mossy roundness to the dry resins and incense accords. I find ENCENS TRANQUILLE very similar to the studio's own sweeter Ambre Noir and just as competent as Serge Lutens' favorite Serge Noire.

Notes: frankincense, myrrh, labdanum absolute, oakmoss absolute, aged Indian patchouli, Texas cedarwood, Indian sandalwood, ambergris.

10th January, 2010.

Very smoky incense -- not for the faint at heart! Layers well with my sweeter scents.

16th March, 2009.