Encens Suave by Matiere Premiere

Brand: Matiere Premiere

Concentration: EDP

Scent overview

Encens Suave envelops the skin in dark, resinous incense, balancing its smoky facets with the seductive bitterness of roasted coffee. Vanilla, labdanum, benzoin, and patchouli create a warm, opulent trail that feels intimate yet strikingly luxurious.

Is Encens Suave worth it?

How it smells: Opens with somalian incense and coffee absolute, labdanum absolute and benzoin at the heart, then dries down to Madagascar vanilla absolute and patchouli.

Scent Score: 74/100 (Good). Hidden gem. Established and performs well, but few people know about it. Performance 85, versatility 79, layerability 43 and value 70, each out of 100.

Scent Character

EDP · Introduced 2019 · Unisex

Key accords: Somalian incense, Coffee absolute, Labdanum absolute, Benzoin, Madagascar vanilla absolute, Patchouli

Top Notes

Heart Notes

  • Labdanum absolute
  • Benzoin

Base Notes

Occasions: Evening, Date, Special Occasion, Casual

Seasons: Fall, Winter

Fragrance overview

Encens Suave by Matiere Premiere belongs to the oriental fragrance family. A rich, smoky incense fragrance warmed by roasted coffee, resinous labdanum, creamy vanilla, and earthy patchouli. Encens Suave opens with Somalian incense and Coffee absolute. The heart brings Labdanum absolute and Benzoin. It dries down to Madagascar vanilla absolute and Patchouli.

How to wear Encens Suave

On skin, Encens Suave by Matiere Premiere has excellent longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening, date, special occasion, and casual. Its best layering match in the catalog is Playing with the Devil by Kilian. Apply Encens Suave first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Playing with the Devil on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Encens Suave : 2 sprays Playing with the Devil and adjust to taste.

How the notes develop

Encens Suave opens with Somalian incense and Coffee absolute.

The heart brings Labdanum absolute and Benzoin.

It dries down to Madagascar vanilla absolute and Patchouli.

What to layer with Encens Suave

  • Kilian Playing with the Devil bottle

    Playing with the Devil by Kilian

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share benzoin and patchouli.

    Order: Apply Encens Suave first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Playing with the Devil on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Encens Suave : 2 sprays Playing with the Devil

  • Lalique Encre Noire À L’Extrême bottle

    Encre Noire À L’Extrême by Lalique

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share benzoin and patchouli.

    Order: Apply Encens Suave first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Encre Noire À L’Extrême on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray Encens Suave : 2 sprays Encre Noire À L’Extrême

  • Ex Nihilo Chandigarh Express bottle

    Chandigarh Express by Ex Nihilo

    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share benzoin and patchouli.

    Order: Apply Encens Suave first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Chandigarh Express on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Encens Suave : 2 sprays Chandigarh Express

  • Guerlain Mon Guerlain bottle

    Mon Guerlain by Guerlain

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    Signature Worthy · 97/99

    Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share benzoin and patchouli.

    Order: Apply Encens Suave first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Mon Guerlain on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray Encens Suave : 2 sprays Mon Guerlain

  • Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Parfum bottle

    Gentleman Eau de Parfum by Givenchy

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    Signature Worthy · 97/99

    Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share benzoin and patchouli.

    Order: Apply Encens Suave first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Gentleman Eau de Parfum on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Encens Suave : 2 sprays Gentleman Eau de Parfum

Pairings to approach with care

  • Zara Seoul Winter bottle

    Seoul Winter by Zara

    Not Recommended · 30/99

    Encens Suave has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Seoul Winter brings a citrus contrast to this oriental scent.

    Order: Apply Encens Suave first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Seoul Winter on top for citrus lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray Encens Suave : 2 sprays Seoul Winter

  • Commodity Bergamot bottle

    Bergamot by Commodity

    Not Recommended · 30/99

    Encens Suave has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Bergamot brings a citrus contrast to this oriental scent.

    Order: Apply Encens Suave first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bergamot on top for citrus lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray Encens Suave : 2 sprays Bergamot

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Frequently asked questions

Which notes are listed for Encens Suave?

Encens Suave opens with Somalian incense and Coffee absolute. The heart brings Labdanum absolute and Benzoin. It dries down to Madagascar vanilla absolute and Patchouli.

How long does Encens Suave last, and how strong is it?

Encens Suave by Matiere Premiere has excellent longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration.

When should you wear Encens Suave?

It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening, date, special occasion, and casual.

What layers well with Encens Suave?

Playing with the Devil by Kilian is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share benzoin and patchouli. Apply Encens Suave first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Playing with the Devil on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Encens Suave : 2 sprays Playing with the Devil.

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