Old Books

Old Books from the British house The Perfumer's Story by Azzi, composed by Azzi Glasser and released in 2015, is a dry, resinous woody scent. People describe it as woody, resinous and ambery in equal measure, and those three words cover its character well.

Olibanum, frankincense and incense are the heart of the idea, a dry, smoky, church-like resin with a faintly citrusy, peppery lift. Elemi adds a fresher, lemony resin at the start, and myrrh a deeper, bitter, balsamic warmth. Cedar brings a dry, pencil-like woodiness that recalls shelves and paper, and patchouli an earthy, slightly dusty depth that suits the name. Vetiver adds a rooty, smoky edge, and amber a soft, resinous warmth that keeps the whole thing from feeling austere.

Old Books is worn by anyone. Its dry, contemplative character suits autumn and winter and quiet settings, and it should appeal to someone who enjoys incense and dry woods and wants a scent that feels like a library rather than a cathedral.

Old Books — unisex fragrance by The Perfumer's Story by Azzi (released 2015). Notes: Amber, Cedar, Incense, Myrrh, Olibanum, Olibanum (Frankincense), Patchouli, Vetiver, elemi. — Parfica open fragrance database