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post #1 of 23
3/9/09 at 4:44pm
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I have a noticeable hole in my wardrobe, I have no incense scents! I have samples of Passage D'Enfer, Silver Factory and I really liked them, but I don't really grasp the incense notes so to speak. Are they supposed to smell like actual burning incense? I was raised in Protestant churches so I have no memories of that type, only Nag Champa and other basic ones.
I have smelled most of the CDG line on paper, which was probably a mistake, because I know they have to warm up on skin. The L'Artisan seemed light, I liked the woods and the smooth drydown. The Bond was heavy and thick, almost creamy with great dynamics (long. and sillage); it had some effervescent qualities (maybe that was the incense note) that I liked, I don't think I could pull it off all the time, so not bottle worthy.

One's I've thought of trying are:

Heeley - Cardinal
CDG Line, esp Kyoto or Avignon.

Any other recommendations besides these well known ones?
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post #2 of 23
3/9/09 at 4:46pm
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Yeah, sorry I just searched and found a small but slightly informative post. I guess I just need to order some samples.
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post #3 of 23
3/9/09 at 4:46pm
Jubilation XXV
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post #4 of 23
3/9/09 at 4:47pm
I tried several niche ones, but I prefer the "cheapos," One Man Show and Cuba Red (more about cedar and spices). If you only want it once or twice a month, as I do, this may be the way to go. Jacomo Rouge is a good gourmand incense, so that's worth considering too.
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post #5 of 23
3/9/09 at 4:48pm
Aedes de Venustas EdP, which is quite similar to Jubilation XXV, but less expensive, and with a less fruity topnote.
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post #6 of 23
3/9/09 at 4:52pm
I second Jubilation XXV. From time to time, you can find travel size bottles for $50 on Amazon. Like now, for example:

http://www.amazon.com/Amouage-Jubila...6642588&sr=8-1

Trying to make up for buying the last bottle last time they offered it.
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post #7 of 23
3/9/09 at 5:05pm
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Wow. I really want to try that Amouage.... possible blind buy for me! Thanks blowtorch and lancer. I'm a sucker for the overpriced stuff
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post #8 of 23
3/9/09 at 5:29pm
It might be worth trying Black Touramaline by Oliver Durbano.
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post #9 of 23
3/9/09 at 5:58pm
I bought CdG Jaisalmer blind last year from Lucky Scent. They sent me samples of everything else, and I ended up buying Kyoto as well. I would recommend Jaisalmer over anything else. Heavy incense, great longevity.
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post #10 of 23
3/9/09 at 6:11pm
Is Jubilation XXV really an incense scent? Yes it contains myrrh, frankincense and other resins that are technically the ingredients in incense but I think it smells more resinous than incense-y (i.e. there is not real appreciable smoky note to it that I associate with incense).
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post #11 of 23
3/9/09 at 7:27pm
Another good one is L'Occitane's Eau D'Iparie but it's a bit more expensive. This is not the dry, bitter incense of One Man Show but a "moist" and resinous one (and it's got a dried fruit type of thing going on that provides interest and balance).
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post #12 of 23
3/9/09 at 7:37pm
A cheaper, yet extremely incense prominent fragrance, is Rush for Men by Gucci. It's discontinued but easy to find online.
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post #13 of 23
3/9/09 at 10:21pm
Others to try:
Andy Tauer incense Extreme and Incense Rose
Annick Goutal Incense Flamboyant
La Via del Profumo Holy Water
Eau Egyptienne by Olivia Giacobetti
YSL Nu
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post #14 of 23
3/9/09 at 10:36pm
I'm really into the piney dryness of CdG Zagorsk myself, and it has come to replace Kyoto as my most interesting from the series.

I think Lorenzo Villoresi's Insensi is a beautiful blend of all things you need in an incense scent. I've only got a sample but the stuff doesn't go subtle like Passage d'Enfer, and doesn't go loud either. It sparkles and is warm. Basic yet with things that make it far from dull.
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post #15 of 23
3/9/09 at 11:18pm
My favorites...

Norman Kamali Incense Parfum
Tauer Perfumes Incense Extreme
Comme Des Garcons Kyoto
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post #16 of 23
3/9/09 at 11:26pm
An absolute must sniff incense scent is TDC's Un Parfum des Sens Et Bois. It is very smooth and has a nice violet note woven along with cedar and what I'd call a 'white smoke' note.
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post #17 of 23
3/10/09 at 1:58am
I'd suggest Olivier Durbano's Rock Crystal and Black Tourmaline. You can read about both of these in my blog.
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post #18 of 23
3/10/09 at 4:03am
Rien from Etat Libre is for me a smooth intro into incense like the CdG series. It´s not as overwhelming but very interesting. To me anyway and I´m not that fond of incense notes in general.
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post #19 of 23
3/10/09 at 4:30am
Czech & Speake no. 88 would do the trick. Although, I'm feeling I didn't understand the topic.
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post #20 of 23
3/10/09 at 4:54am
Also try Messe de Minuit by Etro.
I ordered testers of Avignon, Cardinal, Messe de Minuit and Passage D'Enfer.

Passage D'Enfer is my current favorite, with Messe de Minuit coming in second.

Matthew
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post #21 of 23
3/10/09 at 7:33am
Serge Lutens Encens et Lavande smells exactly like the lavender incence I buy from Fred Soll.
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post #22 of 23
3/10/09 at 12:55pm
I would like to suggest Serge Noire as one of the best and wearable incense fragrances.
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post #23 of 23
3/10/09 at 12:56pm
Cardinal and Avignon are quite similar. So if you try one, there is no need to try the other.


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I have a noticeable hole in my wardrobe, I have no incense scents! I have samples of Passage D'Enfer, Silver Factory and I really liked them, but I don't really grasp the incense notes so to speak. Are they supposed to smell like actual burning incense? I was raised in Protestant churches so I have no memories of that type, only Nag Champa and other basic ones.
I have smelled most of the CDG line on paper, which was probably a mistake, because I know they have to warm up on skin. The L'Artisan seemed light, I liked the woods and the smooth drydown. The Bond was heavy and thick, almost creamy with great dynamics (long. and sillage); it had some effervescent qualities (maybe that was the incense note) that I liked, I don't think I could pull it off all the time, so not bottle worthy.

One's I've thought of trying are:

Heeley - Cardinal
CDG Line, esp Kyoto or Avignon.

Any other recommendations besides these well known ones?
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