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Incense

Most incense notes rest on frankincense, a resin from Boswellia trees, whose oil smells peppery and lemony before a smoky depth comes through.

Everyday reference
It recalls the smoke of a resin stick burning in a quiet room.
Versus Oud
Oud is denser and more animal, while incense is lighter and drier, with a lemony, smoky lift.
What to smell for
Notice a bright, peppery sparkle at first and a dry, smoky trail later.
Related notes
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