Comments on: Perfume Posse Scent Club – Incense

By: Scott

Scott — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 17:53:51 +0000

This has been the best post and string of commentary I have read in a long time, and the timing could not have been better as I am deep into incense fragrances right now. Jubilation XXV the pinnacle for me: all shining silver and gold (vermeil?), with what must be high concentrations of the highest quality frankincense and other Oriental wood resins. I always get compliments when I wear it, but I wear it really for my own enjoyment. I also am in love with Bois d’Ombrie. The warm cognac opening yields to honeyed tobacco, burning autumn leaves, leather and incense. To me it is the quintessence of Fall. Heeley Cardinal is also very nice; a lighter, more transparent incense, shot through with rays of sunlight. There is not a speck of earth in it; it’s all air and light. And it has a touch of white lily without any of its usual indolic qualities.
For me, perfume is a way to return to the present moment. I can be multitasking myself into a fury, but if I stop and inhale, and have a mindful moment and remind myself of where I am and the beauty and abundance of life, then I am able to settle down and be more peaceful. And isn’t that why incense has traditionally been used in meditation practices? It’s amazing to me how perfume can be transporting, transformative, and centering, all at the same time.
Thank you for your wonderful blog. SL Encens et Lavande in now on my short “to try” list.

By: Cheri

Cheri — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:04:53 +0000

Love the Armani one. Plus JS, too. Also, what about Zagorsk? My hydrologist/forester/scientist husband says Zagorsk smells very close to an Incense Cedar tree. That’s one of the best compliments a fragrance can get!
I like all the CdG incense scents. I am looking forward to the new Hinoki one, too.
I am treasuring my decant of SL Encens et Lavande. It reminds me of cross between a Tuscan garden and a church. Beautiful!

By: Lee

Lee — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:59:05 +0000

Patty, March – are you listening? Do you think we should start a tour?

Thanks for your lovely words Devon.

By: Lee

Lee — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:57:49 +0000

That’s exactly how Matt views EetL – freshly-showered hunk. Interesting. And I agree – it doesn’t get much better than this.

By: Devon

Devon — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:20:18 +0000

I love CdG Avignon and am very attracted to the incense group in general. Incense has more of an emotional effect on me than some other types. Poetry without words maybe, or dreams without sleep. However I often wear a scent to bed for various reasons!

I didn’t order this CdG but one of you slipped it in with an order of mine as a surprise and it was a huge hit.

I have much less experience as so many of you but am pleased with what I have learned and tried so far.

Each of you who write here are very talented. Did you ever think of (or do you now) offer live seminars – lectures w/sampling etc.?