St John the Forerunner
Phronema PerfumesEau de Parfum2024
Side by side
St John the Forerunner vs. Take me to Church
St John the Forerunner rates higher with the community, while Take me to Church projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| St John the Forerunner | Take me to Church | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2024 | 2024 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Weston Adam | David-Lev Jipa Slivinschi |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
St John the Forerunner
Amber
Oud
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Animalic
Take me to Church
Amber
Woody
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Balsamic
Fresh Spicy
Musky
Aldehydic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top—
Elemi ResinDustBlack PepperAldehydesSolar NotesPink PepperCloveSaffron
Heart
MyrrhOud
ElemiFrankincenseBlack PepperCandle WaxMyrrhResinous NotesLeatherFloral NotesCedarwoodCypriol
Base
AmbergrisSandalwoodFrankincense
Mineral NotesTarAmbretteMuskGuaiac WoodSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| St John the Forerunner | Take me to Church | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Built from oils gathered over five years, aged in a whiskey barrel, then nested around. The result isn't loud incense, it's the quiet kind, the kind that makes a small room feel inhabited rather than.St John the Forerunner
This is not a safe blind buy. The tar and mineral notes in the base are polarizing, and the opening spice will overwhelm those who prefer subtlety. But for lovers of resinous, incense-forward.Take me to Church