Belnu Incense Antique EDP

Description

Incense Antique is a dry, smoky incense and tobacco scent with a peppery lift. Ilias Ermenidis composed it for Belnu, and it was released in 2025. Black pepper, cardamom and lemon open it bright and spicy, giving the smoke some air. The heart is incense and olibanum with tobacco leaf and patchouli, contemplative and a little brooding. The base is dry and woody: guaiac wood, cade oil, cypress, amber and labdanum. Belnu calls it a deep, full-bodied study, and the lemon keeps it from feeling stuffy. Think old library and candlelit stone rather than a church service.

Fragrance Pyramid

• Top: Black Pepper, Cardamom, Lemon
• Heart: Incense, Olibanum, Tobacco Leaf, Patchouli
• Base: Guaiac Wood, Cade Oil, Cypress, Amber, Labdanum

Performance

Longevity: Around 6–8 hours on skin; incense and cade linger on fabric.
Sillage: Moderate. Smoky but not loud.
Projection: About arm's length early, then a dry, smoky skin scent.

An honest note: it is a 2025 release from a young house, so independent wear reports are still few.

Best Occasions & Season

Best in Fall and Winter, and on cool Spring evenings. Suits quiet evenings, reading and dinners. Unisex. Skip it if you dislike smoke or tobacco.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Ilias Ermenidis
House: Belnu (California, clean-fragrance house founded by Darcy Moore)
Launched: 2025
Size: 1.7 oz / 50 ml

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FAQ

Is Incense Antique very smoky?
Smoky, yes, but dry and balanced. Lemon and black pepper keep the opening fresh.

Does it contain oud?
No. The darkness comes from incense, olibanum, tobacco leaf, cade oil and guaiac wood.

Is it men's or women's?
Unisex.

Is it sweet?
Barely. Amber and labdanum add warmth, but it stays dry.