Franck Boclet 2013 EDP

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Incense

by Mélanie Leroux

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Franck Boclet Incense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Mélanie Leroux. Incense opens with Pepper, Pink Pepper, Cardamom, and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Benzoin, and dries down to a base of Ebony, Sandalwood, and Guaiac Wood. Franck Boclet's Incense carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a bit of a misnomer; ignore the name, because what you get is a dry, spicy, cardamom-heavy wood. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with fans praising its unique spice blend and critics baffled by its lack of actual incense.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Masculine
  • Luxurious
  • Woody
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Incense Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and longevity make it versatile for casual and date settings without being overpowering. The spicy, woody profile isn't quite right for formal events, and it's too warm for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Incense kicks off with an intense burst of fresh, peppery cardamom, layered with hot cinnamon and a dash of pink pepper for a lively opening. As it settles, a warm, resinous benzoin heart emerges, adding a touch of sweetness before giving way to a dry, woody base of ebony, guaiac wood, and a soft, creamy sandalwood. It's a smooth, modern interpretation of a spice market, not a church.

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