CorianderOpens with
IncenseHeart
CedarDries down to
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05 Incense Extreme
The low hum of an incense burner in a dimly lit room, where the smoke wraps around you like a comforting embrace.
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05 Incense ExtremePremium · $100–250
55%Similar accords, often for lessDunhill Pursuit · Alfred DunhillMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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Launched in 2007 by Andy Tauer, 05 Incense Extreme is a complex Oriental Woody fragrance that captures the essence of smoky incense and warm spices. The composition opens with coriander and petitgrain, providing an aromatic freshness before diving into the heart where orris root and cedar create a woody, powdery warmth. The base notes of amber and woody accords solidify this scent as a rich, enveloping experience that is both smoky and balsamic.
Apply this fragrance directly to pulse points for maximum warmth and depth. Given its rich base notes, it's best experienced close to the skin rather than diffused into the air. The smoky incense character emerges fully after about an hour.
Fig. 01 — 05 Incense Extreme, Tauer Perfumes
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Andy Tauer
The self-taught independentAndy Tauer is a self-taught perfumer who built his independent house, Tauer Perfumes, out of what began as a hobby experimenting with scents and ingredients.
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 38%, disliked or hated by 18%.