Encens Oman Candle - Image
    Encens Oman Candle - Image

    MATIERE PREMIERE

    Encens Oman Candle

    Perfumed Candle
    Unisex

    Sizes

    Starting

    $110

    Description

    The Encens Oman Candle by MATIERE PREMIERE masterfully captures the raw essence of Omani frankincense, evoking the image of freshly collected resin tears hardening under the desert sun. This candle unfolds with a rich, resinous, woody, and smoky character, offering a deep and meditative presence that fills a room with a sense of ancient tranquility. It balances a fresh, aldehydic quality with a pensive balsamic depth, subtly sweetened by vanilla and benzoin, and notably features a unique, light coffee nuance that rounds out the composition. As it burns, it invites stillness and reflection, creating an atmosphere of quiet mystery. Perfumer: Aurélien Guichard

    Scent Profile

    Woody
    Smoky
    Resinous
    Mineral
    Aldehydic
    Balsamic
    Slightly Sweet

    Notes

    Top Notes

    COFFEECoffee

    Middle Notes

    Oman Incense
    Frankincense (Olibanum)
    Hot Resin

    Base Notes

    Smoked Wood
    LABDANUMLabdanum
    VANILLAVanilla
    BENZOINBenzoin
    AMBERAmber

    About MATIERE PREMIERE

    MATIERE PREMIERE
    Matière Première is a luxury fragrance brand founded by Aurélien Guichard, a perfumer who uniquely grows his own fragrance ingredients including Rose Centifolia, Tuberose, and Lavandin in the Grasse region of France. The brand's philosophy centers on revealing the raw beauty of natural materials by building each fragrance around one central natural ingredient used in high concentration (85-92% natural ingredients), creating bold, linear, and immediately identifiable signatures with lasting sillage.

    Perfumer

    Aurélien Guichard

    Aurélien Guichard

    Aurélien Guichard, born in Grasse, France, is a seventh-generation perfumer from a family of flower growers and perfumers, including his father who was also a perfumer. He trained at the Givaudan school and built a distinguished 20+ year career creating blockbuster fragrances like Gucci Guilty and Tom Ford’s Soleil de Positano, while working for companies such as Givaudan and Takasago. In 2016, he established an organic Rose Centifolia farm in Grasse, founding Matière Première in 2019 to champion farm-to-fragrance luxury perfumery using his own cultivated ingredients.

    Reviews

    Community Insights

    Reviewers often praise this candle as a standout frankincense creation, noting its realistic and high-quality aroma. Many appreciate the nuanced blend, particularly the subtle coffee undertone that adds a unique touch to the resinous and smoky profile.

    Pros

    Performance excellence: Offers a generous 50-hour burn time, providing a lasting aromatic experience.
    Quality composition: Delivers a realistic and high-quality frankincense scent, balancing freshness with a balsamic depth.
    Unique character: Features a distinctive light coffee nuance that rounds out the resinous and smoky facets, making it a complete and intriguing scent.

    Cons

    Situational drawback: While generally well-received, some who prefer less sweetness might find the underlying amber-vanillic oriental direction a slight detractor, though the candle is noted as the least sweet of its kind.
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    Comparisons

    Similar to Encens Suave: Reviewers often compare it to Matiere Premiere's Encens Suave perfume, noting the candle's distinct and perhaps even preferred character.

    Vibe & Emotions

    Meditative tranquility: Evokes a deep, meditative presence, fostering stillness and reflection.
    Ancient reverence: Creates a sense of the ancient and ceremonial, reminiscent of hypnotic and intoxicating incense.

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