Heritage
A house, in its own words
Maison Incens emerged from a vision to channel ancient aromatic traditions into contemporary niche perfumery. Founded in 2013 by Philippe Constantin in France, the house built its identity around the evocative power of incense and resinous materials that have perfumed sacred and secular spaces for millennia. Rather than following fleeting trends in the fragrance market, Constantin sought to create scents rooted in olfactory history, drawing inspiration from the ritualistic use of aromatic substances across cultures. The house developed its portfolio systematically, releasing Coeur de Rose in 2016 followed by Coeur de Musc and Coeur de Oud the same year. Subsequent years brought Santal Tislit in 2017 and Chypre Isli in 2017, establishing a pattern of releases that combined evocative naming conventions with distinctive scent compositions. Musc Dahabii and Santal Wagasaii appeared in 2019, with the latter notably signed by perfumer Aurelien Guichard. Encens Kapnos arrived in 2020, followed by Tubereuse Kanapii in 2024 and Brucia In Me in 2025. Each release has expanded the house's exploration of unconventional combinations and traditionally significant materials.
Maison Incens approaches perfumery as an act of olfactory storytelling, drawing on centuries of aromatic tradition to create fragrances with genuine depth and character. The house rejects the notion that niche perfumery should merely push boundaries for novelty's sake. Instead, it seeks to honor the sensory heritage of incense, resins, and natural aromatics while reimagining them for contemporary wearers. The philosophy centers on authenticity over accessibility. Each Maison Incens fragrance presents a distinct point of view, often combining unexpected ingredients or subverting traditional accords. The naming conventions reinforce this approach, with titles like Coeur de Rose, Chypre Isli, and Santal Tislit suggesting specific emotional or geographical territories rather than generic luxury signifiers. The house positions itself for collectors and enthusiasts who value individuality over mass-appeal, creating scents designed to provoke thought and reward close attention. Constantin has spoken about the importance of creating perfumes that leave lasting impressions, that move beyond the expected toward something genuinely memorable.