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Encens Flamboyant

by Isabelle Doyen , Camille Goutal

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Goutal Encens Flamboyant is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2007, created by Isabelle Doyen and Camille Goutal. Encens Flamboyant opens with Red Fruits, Pepper, Pink Pepper, and Incense, settles into a heart of Cardamom, Nutmeg, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Mastic and Canadian Fir Balsam. Goutal's Encens Flamboyant carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This isn't your average church incense; it's a divisive scent that some adore for its unique, contemplative quality, while others find it too literal or even unpleasant. Expect a stark, dry incense experience that leans more forest-fire than cathedral, with a performance that often disappoints despite its intense character.
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  • Clean
  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Relaxed
  • Sophisticated
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Encens Flamboyant Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Incense36%
Pepper24%
Pink Pepper21%
Red Fruits18%
Heartas listed
Nutmeg35%
Cardamom33%
Sage32%
Baseas listed
Canadian Fir Balsam55%
Mastic45%

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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and often-cited lightness make it surprisingly versatile for casual wear, though its unique, almost solemn character isn't universally office-appropriate. While some describe it as elegant, its lack of sweetness and churchy/forest vibe might not suit typical date or formal settings, depending on individual taste.

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

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

Encens Flamboyant opens with a peppery, fresh burst of red berries and piquant pink pepper, quickly giving way to a dominant, dry incense. The heart unfolds with aromatic sage, warm nutmeg, and cardamom, weaving through the smoky core. The dry down settles into a forest floor of fir resin and the subtle balsamic whisper of mastic, creating a cool, almost austere an scent profile that evokes ancient woods and smouldering embers.

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