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Ancient Air by Dsh Perfumes (1994): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Dsh Perfumes/Ancient Air

Ancient Air by Dsh Perfumes

Fragrance / 1994

Ancient Air

UNISEX

7.2/ 108 ratings

WoodyEarthySmoky

amber

balsamic

Released: 1994
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Dawn Spencer Hurwitz
Origin: USA

Ancient AirDsh Perfumes

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Heart notes

Benzoin (Siam)Himalaya Cedar

Base notes

Myrrh East Indian Patchouli

Other recorded notes

Patchouli Resins Incense

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Woody

Earthy

Smoky

amber

balsamic

patchouli

warm spicy

Recorded accords. Strength is shown only where it is available.

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity8.0 / 10

Sillage4.3 / 10

Value8.0 / 10

Community votes

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Day60%

Night100%

Audience skew

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Ratings & reviews

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7.2/10

Very Good

8 ratings

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Frequently asked

What does Ancient Air by Dsh Perfumes smell like?+

Ancient Air by Dsh Perfumes features a layered composition opening with Frankincense at the top, Sandalwood, Benzoin (Siam), and Himalaya Cedar at the heart, Myrrh and East Indian Patchouli in the base. The overall character is woody, earthy, smoky.

What are the notes in Ancient Air?+

Top notes: Frankincense. Heart notes: Sandalwood, Benzoin (Siam), and Himalaya Cedar. Base notes: Myrrh and East Indian Patchouli.

Is Ancient Air for men or women?+

Ancient Air by Dsh Perfumes is designed for both men and women (unisex).

Who created Ancient Air?+

Ancient Air was created by Dawn Spencer Hurwitz for Dsh Perfumes.

When was Ancient Air released?+

Ancient Air by Dsh Perfumes was launched in 1994.

What fragrances are similar to Ancient Air?+

Fragrances similar to Ancient Air include Ashram by Dsh Perfumes, Iridum by Dsh Perfumes, Vintage Patchouly by Dsh Perfumes, Egyptian Shalimar by Dsh Perfumes, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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Ancient Air by DSH Perfumes is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Dawn Spencer Hurwitz. The fragrance features Patchouli, Resins and Incense.