KIPHY Perfume Extrait 3 ml

I had my initial reservations about this perfume. I like fruity fragrances when they are balanced and not overly sweet or gourmand; except if they have a fig note. I'm also not an incense guy. I love smoky perfumes but I abhor those that remind me of churches.

Jokes aside, I decided to trust The Glass Atelier on this one, since he ultimately has had a perfect run with me.

As usual with this house, the simplicity of the notes declared betray the complexity and quality of the fragrance.

At the top, there is a subtle citrus smoke that I've been told that could probably be the frankincense, clean and not overpowering, with the addition of fruity facets brought by figs and cherry. Then, a sweet, resinous, lightly smoky mirrh takes everything to a base in which an in-house ambergris tincture and oud, Hainan, I think, anchor everything down without drowning the top notes. The oud here is clean with subtle sweet background, a compliment to the composition.

I'd reccomended to those interested to check the Instagram page of the author, there is a video there in which he kindly shows his process of creating this perfume, from a distillation of a homemade kiphy incense (that, on its own and without having to burn it, has a really good smell).

Expect attar-like projection and longevity, and an excellent experience. Give it a try, it really gives ancient Egypt vibes.