How it smells
Main smell: amber and gourmand. It opens with coffee, moves to incense and Madagascar vanilla and dries down to benzoin and labdanum.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Encens Suave notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Matiere Premiere Encens Suave EDP
Encens Suave EDP is made by Matiere Premiere. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €167. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Zara Bohemian Oud but less than Amouage Material.
Other Matiere Premiere perfumes
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Mp Es6, Vanilla Powder 1 and Mp Be100F.
Is Encens Suave long lasting?
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Alkemia Perfumes As Dark Things Are Meant To Be Loved unisex. Base notes like benzoin and labdanum are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far Encens Suave spreads
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Amouage Material and Zara Bohemian Oud.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
If you like Encens Suave, try these
Similar picks to try: Amouage Opus Xiv Royal Tobacco (4 shared notes), Amouage Material (4 shared notes), Zara Bohemian Oud (4 shared notes) and Alkemia Perfumes As Dark Things Are Meant To Be Loved unisex (6 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Quick answers
Is Encens Suave unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Who would like Encens Suave?
People who enjoy amber and gourmand smells.