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Merfesink – :
No. This is not a “frankincense dominant” fragrance! Also, there are zero smoke notes, yes lots of resins, but no smoke accord that I can detect..If you are looking for a frankincense fragrance, look elsewhere. This is quite “soapy” and cheap smelling, which is a shame, because there are nothing but high-quality ingredients in this expensive eau de parfum. Its simply a case of bad mixology (bartending). The ratios of notes are not compatible for use as a personal fragrance. This would be fantastic if it were a fabric softener, or a generic bar soap. The main culprit is the cistus labdanum, which I love, when it is blended properly. Cistus labdanum is a very interesting resin, and I guess one can infer through research, that it was one of the ingredients in the ancient Hebrew incense offering (ketoret), thus the “Sacra” in the branding of the name. Resin Sacre is very much in the olfactory genealogy of Attaquer le Soleil Marquis de Sade by Etat Libre d’Orange. It’s all about the labdanum. I’m sorry to say that Resin Sacre smells like a powdered laundry detergent that one would find at the local dollar store.
шпак – :
I tried this in Harvey Nicks on a recent trip to Edinburgh and it is an extremely decent fragrance. The opening is pure booze with all the delicacy of a fine single malt whisky and like a smother version of Atelier cologne Gold leather, I found this quality to be extremely appealing. As it settles it becomes a warm benzoin amber and suede leather and made me go “huh, I was sort of expecting that from the name but these phases are all great.” Then there’s the main kicker an accord of my favourite note labdanum which is slightly darker more spiced version of frankincense. Then there’s the lighter more uplifting olibanum note itself which basically what this dries down to. I’m really happy with it and describing it as another one trick pony like Avignon or full incense simply doesn’t do resin scare justice, because it’s a more interesting composition than that. Performance is no beast but very exceptable for an expensive but not extortionate fragrance.
Mr.Spadl – :
So, this has been described in the Perfume Bible as “carried by frankincense”.
Well, it is good. Dark and smoky and truth be told, frankincense IS the main player here. Vetiver, suede and benzoin are appearing for guest performances in between as well, and the mixing of the composition seems somehow quite effortless with the cistus labdanum lurking in the background at all times. The first times wearing it I thought the longevity was a bit of a joke, as it disappeared after about three hours, but this turns out to be only the sillage, as I can still smell it on my skin after about 8 hours.
Truly interesting, if you’re into smoky and incense-based stuff.
kraya – :
I finally figured out what this reminded me of! If you take the LuckScent sample stick out and smell it and do the same with Olfactive studio Chambre noire, they are almost identical scents! The difference is with this scent on skin goes more towards the incense side taking a break from the sweetness. I love it. This and sicilian wood are the first two samples ever from the house, but I love them and now need to sample the whole line. Longevity isn’t the best though. Scent wise , I don’t see how this house isn’t all hyped up!!
Just imagine a very very dry version of Chambre noire with a little more incense added to it
I really just wish this house was able to make their scents last longer and project a little better
marishka-cat – :
This is a simple fragrance, basically frankincense and woods with maybe the tiniest bit of sweetness from the benzoin. I like it ok, but I have smelled this type of perfume a few too many times now. It reminds me of Avignon, which seems to get more praise than it’s really worthy of, and I think this is better than Avignon because there is more to it than just frankincense. Projection is better too.
I would pick Resin Sacra over these, if forced to choose:
-Avignon
-Montale Full Incense
-Tauer Incense Extreme
Enjoymnboyday – :
Soft velvety suede and smoky frankincense dominate, the former only perceptible to me for mere seconds in the opening. The dry down is quite beautiful, blending the resinous qualities of benzoin and cistus with the woody sandalwood and vetiver. Overall a very amber scent, perfect for nighttime or cooler weather months. I am glad to see the perfumer showed restraint here, and did not ruin this by giving it an overly incense-like quality. A beautiful interpretation of the “sacred resin”, frankincense. (36)