50ml

INCENSE EXTREME - ATAUER-IncExtreme_1080x.webp

50ml

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50ml

TAUER PERFUMES

No 05 INCENSE EXTRÊME

Name: No 05 INCENSE EXTRÊME
Brand: TAUER PERFUMES
Price: 225.00 $
Availability: InStock

Eau De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$225

Description

No 05 INCENSE EXTRÊME by Tauer Perfumes offers a minimalist yet intense interpretation of frankincense, capturing the raw beauty of the Boswellia serrata tree in its semi-desert habitat. It opens with a fresh, aromatic blend of coriander and petitgrain, evoking the crisp air of a desert night. The heart unfolds with a rich, translucent frankincense note, softened by the powdery elegance of orris root, creating an unexpectedly airy and uplifting experience. The fragrance settles into a warm, sophisticated base of dry woods and ambergris, leaving a lasting impression that is both clear and profound. This scent is not smoky or sweet, but rather a bright and clean homage to unburnt frankincense resin. Perfumer: Andy Tauer

Scent Profile

Woody

Aromatic

Spicy

Incense

Notes

Top Notes

Coriander

Petitgrain

Middle Notes

Incense

Orris

Base Notes

Cedar

Woody Notes

Ambergris

About TAUER PERFUMES

Tauer Perfumes is an independent niche fragrance house founded by self-taught Swiss perfumer Andy Tauer, renowned for its artistic, handcrafted scents made in small batches using the finest natural materials and cutting-edge synthetics. The brand's philosophy emphasizes absolute creative freedom, time, and premium ingredients to craft thrilling, opulent fragrances like the iconic L’Air du Désert Marocain, blending personal vision with long-lasting, attention-grabbing compositions. What sets it apart is Tauer's indie approach, delivering imaginative perfumes unmatched in the mainstream world.

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Perfumers

Andy Tauer

Andy Tauer is a self-taught perfumer and founder of Tauer Perfumes, established in 2005 in Zurich, Switzerland. Originally a native of Kansas with a PhD in molecular biology, he transitioned from a traditional science career in the mid-2000s to pursue perfumery full-time. His breakthrough came with his second fragrance, L'Air du Desert Morocain, which received a five-star review from influential perfume critic Luca Turin and has since become internationally recognized for creating imaginative, opulent fragrances that blend fine natural materials with cutting-edge synthetics.

Andreas Tauer

Andy Tauer is a self-taught perfumer and chemist by training who founded Tauer Perfumes in Zurich, Switzerland, in 2005 as a one-man operation driven by his passion for scent. Originally from Topeka, Kansas, USA, he transitioned from careers in IT and molecular biology to perfumery, creating innovative 'fragrant sculptures' with high-quality ingredients like L’Air du Desert Marocain and Lonestar Memories. His work has earned global acclaim for its artistry, accessibility, and complex structures, establishing him as a pioneer in niche perfumery.

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Reviews

3.7

Good22 reviews

Luckyscent

3.8/5 • 21 reviews

Ministry of Scent

1.0/5 • 1 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers generally praise No 05 INCENSE EXTRÊME as a pure and intense frankincense fragrance, often highlighting its bright, clean, and airy character rather than a traditional smoky incense. Many appreciate its minimalist composition and how authentically it represents the Boswellia serrata resin, making it a distinctive offering in the incense genre.

Pros

Performance excellence: This fragrance offers above-average longevity and possesses an unexpectedly airy, uplifting quality with a comforting warmth.

Quality composition: Reviewers frequently note its natural and special feel, praising it as a gorgeous frankincense scent that truly does justice to the Boswellia serrata essential oil, often described as bright and clean.

Versatile appeal: It is considered easy to wear and suitable for both daytime and evening occasions, appealing to those seeking a clear and uncompromising incense perfume.

Cons

Specific limitation: Some find the initial frankincense note can be quite heavy or musty, with descriptions likening it to the closet of an old priest.

Situational drawback: The name 'Incense' can be misleading for those expecting a smoky fragrance, as many reviewers emphasize that this scent is not smoky at all.

Comparisons

Similar to Amouage Search: Some reviewers draw a connection, noting that Incense Extrême feels like a 'little brother' to Search, despite their distinct differences.

Reminds reviewers of unburnt frankincense tears: It is often contrasted with the Comme des Garçons incense line, with reviewers stating it smells like pure, unburnt frankincense tears, bright and clean.