by Olivier Durbano
Cristal de Roche is a deeply meditative, incense-driven fragrance that evokes the quiet solemnity of ancient cathedrals, abandoned mines, and mineral-rich landscapes. It opens with a bright, peppery freshness from cardamom, caraway, and coriander, which quickly settles into a luminous, resinous core dominated by frankincense, olibanum, and myrrh. The warmth of benzoin, labdanum, and sandalwood adds a soft, sweet embrace, while vetiver and cedar lend a dry, woody elegance. The olfactory journey unfolds like a slow meditative ritual—clean, introspective, and slightly austere, with a quiet intensity that lingers long in the air. Many describe it as reminiscent of church incense, but with a more personal, intimate presence, offering a rare balance between sacred austerity and subtle sensuality.