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You Doux by Glossier is a floral woody musk fragrance that melds delicate violet with the smoky resinous qualities of frankincense and incense. Ambrette and ambroxan add a musky warmth, while myrrh contributes a rich, balsamic depth. This scent combines fresh floral brightness with incense’s mystical allure, suited for those seeking a refined balance of softness and smoky complexity.
Ruby Wood by Exaltatum £130.00
- Key notes:
- frankincense
- incense
- rose
- violet
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- woody
Exploring autumnal woods and London parks is an endless experience. Colorful palette of feelings and emotions touches the inner self. Rose petals slowly falling on the dark, warm earth. The lights passing through autumnal tree leaves play a symphony of emotions.
The eau de parfum Ruby Wood is rose- woody- balsamic floriental scent with the red berry and coffee nuances. The perfume was created by Eglija Vaitkevice in 2018.
Incensi by Lorenzo Villoresi £135.00
- Key notes:
- frankincense
- incense
- myrrh
- styrax
- tolu balm
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- vintage/old school
- woody
An ancient ritual. The wonder of green, perfumed resin flowing from the tree. It is reminiscent of journeys along the perfume routes, of the magic of nocturnal ceremonies. Fresh, intense notes of Incense, Opoponax, Storax and Tolu.
Osang by Mendittorosa £315.00
- Key notes:
- fenugreek
- frankincense
- heliotropine
- honey
- incense
- labdanum
- myrrh
- oud
- pepper
- peru balm
- sandalwood
- szechuan pepper
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- spicy
- unconventional
- woody
‘All the soarings of my mind begin in my blood’
Rainer Maria Rilke
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A perfumed celebration of saints and superstitions, centred around a fierce fenugreek absolute note lavished with singed pyrazines, sacrificial myrrh and mournful molten honey poured over everything like amber rain. Meadow blooms, sticky dark resins, pungent balms and ashen clouds of iris swirl like dramatic weather.
- Key notes:
- cinnamon
- frankincense
- gaiac / guaiac wood
- incense
- myrrh
- Aromagroups:
- woody
An intense incense that shapeshifts between cold/smoky and warm/creamy. This dream belongs to the mythological Irish warrior poet Ossian, who inspired the Romantic literary movement across 18th century Europe. Rêve d'Ossian conjures misty midnight forests with smouldering notes of pine, frankincense and myrrh, before calling forth the benevolence of Celtic fairies with mellow tonka bean and vanillic benzoin.
Perfumer: Hugo Lambert
À Pas De Loup (On Tiptoe) by Milleseve £115.00
- Key notes:
- damp earth accord
- mushroom
- oakmoss
- patchouli
- sage
- sandalwood
- vetiver
- violet
- Aromagroups:
- woody
The primal sap of the forest. The dew-soaked ground releases the smell of damp earth that awakens an animal joy. A soft cloud of oak moss and mushrooms rises. Sandalwood envelops, clary sage enlivens. The benzoin drydown reveals amber and resinous notes, prowling like a wolf.
Alyazia by Maysson £180.00
- Key notes:
- orange blossom
- orris (iris root)
- tonka beans
- vanilla
- violet
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- vintage/old school
The name Alyazia is associated with a rare and delicate gazelle, symbolising grace, elegance and natural beauty. With its traditional Bedouin roots, the name has a strong connection to the heritage of the Arabian Gulf. The fragrance opens with plush, tender violet, illuminated by a solar heart of wild strawberry and orange blossom. The cushioned base of iris, vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood extends the “ahhhhhhh” of this comforting scent.
Cafe by J-Scent £122.00
- Key notes:
- coffee
- orange blossom
- vanilla
- violet
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- spicy
- woody
A poetic coffee perfume, conjuring the charms of a mid-century coffee shop in the Showa era. The contrast of the bitterness of roasted coffee beans and the sweetness of orange blossom supplies the sparkle, before the caramalised drydown of musky vanilla brings the mmmmm!
Cashmere Beige by MINT £170.00
- Key notes:
- mandarin
- musk
- petrichor
- tonka beans
- violet
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- transparent
- unconventional
Purple line
Perfumer: Karine Vinchon
A beautiful floral abstraction, sheer delight for the olfactive imagination: is it a lilac, or spicy carnation or all the aromas of many humble meadow flowers mixed in the spring rain?
The shady cool and crisp orris (made very dry with cedar and tonka) offers a floral riddle which every nose solves in his or her own way.
CUIRS by CARNER £150.00
- Key notes:
- leather
- oud
- saffron
- violet
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- woody
Cuirs (French for leather) is redolent with nostalgia for a bygone era of artisan ateliers, where pipesmoke filled the air fusing with the scent of freshly tanned leather.
In the heart of Cuirs you have warm noble woods: complex oud, dry cedar and creamy gaiac infused with saffron.
The drydown is a beautiful array of smoky resins and woody materials with a sweeter edge: labdanum, patchouli and tonka.
Divine Dancer by Exaltatum £130.00
- Key notes:
- champaca
- galbanum
- magnolia
- musk
- rose
- sandalwood
- violet
- violet leaf
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- vintage/old school
I was inspired while visiting Kew Gardens in London in May. Every May there are hundreds of blooming magnolia trees in different sorts, sizes, scents and colours. Usually it is a very rainy season and my inspiration was to create a scent of the water and rain on magnolia trees.
The symbol of this modern perfume is an American modern dance pioneer Ruth St. Denis. She is not only a very talented performer, but also very feminine.
Divine Dancer is an ethereal, watercoloured, light, fresh, feminine floral perfume. It is modern and vivacious fruity floral scent .
The Divine Dancer perfume is dedicated to one of the first American modern dance and ballet performers Ruth St. Denis.
Her vibrant and spirited art of dance, influenced by the East and South Asia, her divine body move and incredible costumes made Ruth St. Denis a worldwide well known star. Her body projects as Temple of femininity.
When the dancer emerged from the darkness of the stage, her presence was immediately captivating, the air suddenly fragrant with her appearance. Adorned in jewels from head to toe, radiant in a special gold sari, her hair crowned in jasmine, she is an embodiment of divine feminine, mirroring the images of goddesses of Lakshmi and Saraswati but with the talented Ruth St. Denis touch of modern dance and ballet movement.
About You Doux by Glossier
- How does You Doux differ from the fragrances listed here?
- You Doux combines violet with smoky incense, frankincense, and ambroxan to create a refined floral woody musk with resinous warmth. Many fragrances here share some notes but vary widely in balance, with some leaning more powdery, animalic, green, or gourmand. None replicate You Doux’s specific combination of musky softness and incense complexity.
- Which note is most characteristic of You Doux's scent profile?
- Violet stands out as the key floral note in You Doux, paired closely with incense and frankincense resins. This trio shapes its unique floral woody musk character.
- Are these fragrances suitable for someone who likes smoky scents?
- Several fragrances here, such as Ruby Wood, Incensi, and Osang, highlight smoky notes through frankincense, incense, and myrrh. They offer varying intensities of smoke and resinous depth, making them good options for fans of smoky perfumes.









