Mysore Incenza.

Born from Russian Adam’s reverence for India’s legendary Mysore sandalwood, Mysore Incenza was launched in 2022 as a homage to ancient incense rituals. The perfumer blended frankincense, known as Olibanum, with a bouquet of Indian rose and jasmine, then anchored the composition with the region’s prized sandalwood and fossilised amber. The result is a unisex attar that bridges the house’s Indonesian base with the raw, resinous heritage of Southeast Asian and Russian forests.

Frankincense provides a sharp, smoky opening that instantly conjures temple rites, while the Indian rose adds a green, powdery edge that cuts through the incense. Jasmine softens the heart, and ambergris lends a marine, animalic whisper. The base’s Mysore sandalwood, distilled from trees harvested around 2000, offers a creamy, woody depth, and fossilised amber locks the scent in a warm, resinous amber glow that lingers long after the incense fades.

The journey begins with a flash of frankincense, bright and metallic, clearing the senses for the first ten minutes. Soon, the rose bursts open, green and powdery, accompanied by jasmine’s luminous silk, while ambergris drifts in, adding a subtle animalic nuance that tempers the fire. As the heart settles, the incense recedes, giving way to the deep, creamy warmth of Mysore sandalwood, a wood harvested at the turn of the millennium. Fossilised amber and amber then merge, creating a honeyed resin that clings to skin, allowing the incense to linger like a fading prayer. The drydown persists for eight to ten hours, leaving a warm, woody aura that remains noticeable without overwhelming the wearer.

Wearers note its temple‑like aura, often likening it to ceremonial incense, making it a favorite for evening gatherings and reflective moments where a dignified, lingering presence is prized. Historically, frankincense has been used in sacred rites across cultures, symbolizing purification and spiritual connection, and this scent captures that timeless reverence while inviting modern wearers to experience a bridge between ancient ritual and contemporary elegance.