05 - Incense Extrême

I built this fragrance around a natural CO2 extract of Boswellia serrata, also known as Frankincense. This natural ingredient inspired me to create several fragrances, of which Incense Extreme is the most abstract, almost Cubist, and uncompromising interpretation. It captures the harshness of the semi-desert climate where Boswellia trees thrive. It is translucent like the first whiff of burning Frankincense resin on glowing red charcoal. Sparkling like a night in the desert.” -Andy Tauer. The Boswellia serrata extract is the note around which the fragrance develops, at a high concentration of 25%, rounded by dry woods and ambergris in the base. A soft Iris balances the Frankincense in the heart of the fragrance, while Coriander and the freshness of Petitgrain set the opening accents.