Perfumer H 2024 EDP

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Incense Water

by Lyn Harris

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Perfumer H Incense Water is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Lyn Harris. Incense Water opens with Bergamot and Lavender, settles into a heart of Geranium, Saffron, and Chamomile, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Frankincense. Perfumer H's Incense Water carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This is a quietly confident, meditative scent that might just be a masterpiece, despite its subtle nature and divisive performance. Don't expect to be wowed immediately; Incense Water is a slow-burn, intimate affair meant for introspective moments, not grand pronouncements.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Calm
  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Soft
  • Relaxed
Incense Water 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual

Its intimate sillage and calming profile make it perfect for office wear or quiet casual occasions where strong projection isn't desired. It's too subtle for most dates and formal events, and certainly not suitable 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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 Water opens with a serene, almost cool whisper of lavender and bright bergamot, quickly joined by the herbaceous calm of chamomile and a delicate touch of saffron. The heart unfolds into a grounding blend of warm woods, particularly cedar and creamy sandalwood, enveloped by a gentle, non-smoky frankincense. A soft, powdery amber forms an ethereal base, evoking the faint, ancient scent of unburnt resin rather than a heavy church incense.

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