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
CoffeeMiddle Notes
Oman Incense
Frankincense (Olibanum)
Hot Resin
Base Notes
Smoked Wood
Labdanum
Vanilla
Benzoin
AmberAbout 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, 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.
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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