Encens Flamboyant
Dry, shimmering incense brightened by crackling pepper and cardamom, then settling into frankincense resins, old church smoke, and balsamic fir for a calm, contemplative warmth.
Perfumer: Camille Goutal, Isabelle Doyen
Encens Flamboyant
Dry, shimmering incense brightened by crackling pepper and cardamom, then settling into frankincense resins, old church smoke, and balsamic fir for a calm, contemplative warmth.
Scent Development and Character
A cool, austere incense that moves from dry spice to glowing resin. Sharp black pepper and cardamom crackle around a rising column of frankincense, then deepen into old church incense wrapped in balsamic fir and bitter‑green mastic, evoking stone, candle smoke, and forest shadows.
Who It Is For and When to Wear It
Best suited to cooler weather and quieter settings, Encens Flamboyant works for evening wear, reflective daytime moments, and intimate indoor spaces where its incense aura can be appreciated without overwhelming. It reads as firmly unisex and pairs well with formal tailoring or understated knitwear. Particularly suited to autumn and winter; can work on cooler spring days but is generally too heavy for hot summer weather. Sillage is Moderate projection that stays noticeable in the first few hours, then settles closer to the skin as a soft incense aura. Longevity is Moderately long‑lasting; typically around 6–8 hours on skin, with the incense and resins persisting longest.
Perfumer and Bottle
Released in 2007, this is presented as Eau de Parfum and credited to Camille Goutal, Isabelle Doyen. Classic Goutal ribbed glass bottle (Eau de Parfum), clear with a gold label and rounded gold cap, typically presented with a ribbon at the neck.
