Intimate Incense vs Kerelem

Shared character

Both Intimate Incense and Kerelem feature woody elements including cedarwood and vetiver, alongside incense notes.

How they differ

Intimate Incense is characterized by accords of leather, amber, smoke, and resin, incorporating notes of bergamot, pepper, benzoin, lavender, and ambergris. Kerelem is defined by the presence of aldehydes, elemi, caraway, and amyris, utilizing Haitian vetiver and Virginia cedar.

Who each suits

Intimate Incense suits those who prefer spicy, smoky, and animalic profiles with resinous and leathery qualities. Kerelem suits those drawn to compositions featuring aldehydes, elemi, and caraway.