Matiere Premiere Encens Suave EDP

Description

Encens Suave wraps incense in warmth instead of austerity: Aurélien Guichard pairs rich labdanum and balsamic benzoin with Madagascar vanilla and an unexpected coffee top note, for a sweeter, more addictive take on church-incense fragrances. Fans of Comme des Garçons's Avignon or Amouage's incense line often compare notes here, though Encens Suave stays noticeably sweeter and more gourmand.

Scent Character

• Sweet: 60%
• Smoky & Resinous: 40% (incense, labdanum, benzoin, no true agarwood in this formula)

Translation: a sweet, resinous incense, vanilla and balsamic warmth lead, with smoky incense and labdanum underneath rather than a dry, austere church-incense profile.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Coffee

Heart: Incense, Madagascar Vanilla

Base: Benzoin, Labdanum

Performance

• Longevity: Strong, 7–9 hours.
• Sillage: Moderate-to-strong.
• Projection: 2–3 ft for the first hour, settling to a warm, close trail.

Best Occasions & Season

• Fall and winter: warm, resinous incense for cold weather.
• Evening and night out.
• Skip for: hot summer days or bright daytime settings, where its sweetness can feel heavy.

Unisex.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Aurélien Guichard
House: Matière Première, Paris
Launched: 2019

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FAQ

Is Encens Suave for men or women?
Unisex.

What's the longevity like?
Strong: 7–9 hours is typical.

Does it contain real oud?
No. Its dark, resinous warmth comes from labdanum, benzoin, and incense, not agarwood.

How sweet is it?
Noticeably sweet for an incense fragrance, vanilla and coffee push it toward gourmand territory rather than dry and austere.