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Encens Flamboyant is an incense lovers dream ~ paying homage to Frankincense in its three incarnations. This is the PURE PARFUM.
First: The Frankincense essence emerges as a distillation of tears of frankincense. Frankincense is harvested by making slits in the bark of the tree and letting the resin slowly bleed out and harden into white "tears" of Frankincense sap. Black pepper and rose berry are added in the top notes for a bit of pungency.
Next comes frankincense resinoid, a warm and balmy scent, created by adding sweet spicey notes of, cardamom and nutmeg.
Finally, "Vieille église" frankincense deliciously burnt and warmed by woody balsam fir, welcoming and sweet, and pure extract of lentisque. Drawn from arid vegetation, it is also used in Kiphi, the prized Pharaonic perfume.