by Lorenzo Villoresi
Incensi by Lorenzo Villoresi is a deeply personal and polarizing incense fragrance that opens with a sharp, bitter-green galbanum note, accompanied by citrus, elemi, and green apple, creating an initially aggressive and medicinal impression. This intense opening is unmistakable and often described as unfriendly or pungent by many users, though it soon mellows into a warm, balsamic, and deeply aromatic resinous heart. Over time, the fragrance develops into a transparent, intimate, and smoldering synthesis of frankincense, myrrh, olibanum, and sandalwood, evoking the quiet serenity of a stone cathedral or ancient ceremony. It features a soft, creamy sweetness in the drydown, enhanced by benzoin and amber, but this sweetness is subdued and integrated rather than dominant. The longevity is moderate to long, especially in cooler weather, though the sillage remains intimate or moderate, rarely overwhelming. The perfume reveals its true character only after the initial bitterness subsides, making it a deeply transformative scent that depends heavily on individual skin chemistry.