Encens et lavande
A pale, incense‑lavender eau de parfum where cool aromatic smoke meets subtle amber warmth, evoking stone chapels, ash and air in a restrained, transparent register.
Perfumer: Christopher Sheldrake
Encens et lavande
A pale, incense‑lavender eau de parfum where cool aromatic smoke meets subtle amber warmth, evoking stone chapels, ash and air in a restrained, transparent register.
Scent Development and Character
Encens et lavande opens with a cool, aromatic lavender that soon folds into wisps of dry incense smoke, where air, water and ash seem to mingle in a pale haze. Amber lends a subtle warmth beneath the mineral, chapel‑like atmosphere, keeping the composition restrained, transparent and quietly devotional rather than sweet or heavy.
Who It Is For and When to Wear It
On skin, Encens et lavande tends to remain close and linear, shifting slowly from sharper aromatic lavender toward a softer, ash‑like incense glow, making it well suited to contemplative moments, quiet indoor settings and situations where a discreet yet characterful scent is preferred. Best suited to cooler weather, especially autumn and winter, when its dry incense and cool lavender feel calm and contemplative without becoming austere. Sillage is Generally soft and close to the skin, forming a discreet aura rather than a projecting trail, though the dry incense can be noticeable in quiet spaces. Longevity is Moderate to long‑lasting for an incense‑lavender eau de parfum, typically around 6–8 hours on skin, with the ash‑like incense aura lingering longest.
Perfumer and Bottle
Released in 1996, this is presented as Eau de Parfum and credited to Christopher Sheldrake. Rounded-shoulder Palais Royal bell jar with apothecary-style stopper, housing the Exclusive Collection parfum in a domed glass flacon.
