Incense samples for men

Incense is on record for 9 samples that are listed for men. Here are 8 of them, each with the data that is on record for it. The order is not a ranking; it is a way to choose where to begin.

The selection

Arabiyat Prestige Fahad Gaze

Arabiyat Prestige Fahad Gaze, an Eau de Parfum from Arabiyat Prestige, has Metallic Notes, Spicy Notes, Elemi, Orange Blossom, Patchouli, Incense and others on record. It is tagged oriental and woody. It is listed for autumn and winter. Do not judge it next to other perfumes on the same arm, as they blur each other.

Zimaya Mazaaj Infused

Zimaya Mazaaj Infused by Zimaya is an Eau de Parfum with these recorded notes: Candied Citron, Bergamot, Orange, Ginger, Neroli, Ambroxan and others. By family it is filed as citrus, oriental and woody. Season on record: spring and summer. Clothes hold a scent differently from skin, which makes a scarf or sleeve a useful second test.

Rayhaan Tiger

From Rayhaan comes Rayhaan Tiger, an Eau de Parfum. On paper it lists Nutmeg, Clove, Lemon, Milk, Rose, Davana and others. By family it is filed as floral, oriental and woody. The listing names autumn and winter as its season. Warm skin and cool skin can bring out different sides, so try both if you can.

Amouage Interlude Black Iris Man

Amouage Interlude Black Iris Man is an Eau de Parfum by Amouage. The notes on record are Bergamot, Rosemary, Violet Leaves, Orris, Amber, Frankincense and others. By family it is filed as woody, spicy and leather. Season on record: autumn and winter. Pay attention to what is still there by the evening, since that is the part you live with longest.

French Avenue Zenith Deep

From French Avenue comes French Avenue Zenith Deep, an Eau de Parfum. On paper it lists Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint, Bergamot, Pepper, Ginger and others. Its family tags read citrus, fresh and woody. The listing names autumn, spring and summer as its season. Notes on a list are a map, and what you notice on your own skin is the territory.

Roja Parfums Apex Pour Homme

Roja Parfums Apex Pour Homme is an Eau de Parfum by Roja Parfums. The notes on record are Lemon, Bergamot, Red Mandarin, Orange, Jasmine, Cistus and others. By family it is filed as woody, fruity, citrus and fresh. It is listed for spring, summer and autumn. Write down what you notice after a few minutes and again after lunch, and you will see how it moves.

Amouage Interlude Man

Amouage Interlude Man is filed as an Eau de Parfum from Amouage; the note list on record reads Bergamot, Oregano, Pimento Berry Oil, Amber, Frankincense, Cistus and others. It is tagged woody, spicy and leather. The listing names autumn and winter as its season. Give it time to settle before you judge it.

Frederic Malle French Lover

Frederic Malle French Lover is filed as an Eau de Parfum from Frederic Malle; the note list on record reads Pimiento, Angelica, Juniper, Patchouli, Vetiver and Frankincense. The scent families on record: spicy, aromatic and woody. Season on record: spring and autumn. Smell it right after applying and again later in the day, because the first minutes rarely tell the whole story.

Also in this selection: Amouage Jubilation XXV Man.

How to test them

Test it on skin and not only on paper. Keep the rest of the vial for a second and third try in other weather. Apply one or two sprays to clean skin, without other scented products nearby. Wear it on at least three different days before you decide.

Trying it as a sample first means your decision rests on wearing it, not on a description. Give every sample its own day, and come back to the one you keep thinking about. Start with 2, 5 or 10 ml and give it a few days, so that the first impression is not the only one.

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Questions

Are these samples made by the brands?

No. They are decants: FragranceGems fills each one from the original bottle into a glass spray vial and labels it. They are not official brand samples.

Which sizes do the samples come in?

Every sample comes as 2, 5 or 10 ml in a glass spray vial. The smallest is enough for a first impression, the larger ones for many wearings.

How many samples should I try at once?

Two or three is a good number. Wear one per day, on clean skin, and write down what you notice in the morning and in the evening before you move to the next.