Crystal Incense
Crystal Incense by Acqua di Parma is an unisex eau de parfum in the premium price tier. It opens with grapefruit, black pepper and ginger, moves into cardamom, frankincense and atlas cedar and dries down to patchouli, benzoin and musk. Expect around 7 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Grapefruit Bitter, slightly sweaty citrus. More grown-up than lemon.
- Black Pepper Dry and prickly. Gives a fragrance grip and a bit of bite.
- Ginger Warm, zesty and slightly soapy. Bridges citrus and spice.
Heart
- Cardamom Cool, aromatic spice with a eucalyptus lift. Smells expensive.
- Frankincense Bright, peppery, church-like resin. Lifts and cools a fragrance.
- Atlas Cedar Smoother, resinous cedar. Warmer than the Virginia type.
Dry-down
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- Benzoin Sweet balsamic resin. Vanilla-adjacent but drier.
- Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
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