Incense
Norma KamaliEau de Parfum1985
Side by side
Incense vs. Sanctum Perfume
Incense wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Incense | Sanctum Perfume | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1985 | 2014 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Ramón Béjar |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Incense
Amber
Smoky
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Woody
Sanctum Perfume
Amber
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Smoky
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top—
Frankincense
Heart
Incense
Incense resinMyrrh Oil
Base
LabdanumMyrrh
BenzoinSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Incense | Sanctum Perfume | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
This is smoke you wear, not smoke you avoid. Dense, resinous, and entirely unapologetic. If you've been searching for an incense that actually smells like the real thing instead of a suggestion of it.Incense
If you've been burned by aggressive incense, Sanctum will make you reconsider. The smoke here isn't aggressive, it's reverent. It coats rather than crowds, fills rather than assaults.Sanctum Perfume