Encens Lumière

Encens Lumière from Kenzo is a three-note fragrance released in 2023 and composed by Karine Dubreuil-Sereni: incense, saffron and freesia, spicy, floral and ambery all at once.

Saffron gives an immediate warm, golden spice with a slightly leathery, honeyed edge. Incense follows and forms the backbone of the scent, adding a dry, smoky, resinous quality that recalls a quiet chapel. Freesia lightens everything with a clean, airy floral freshness, which, together with the amber feel of the base, keeps the incense luminous rather than dark, much as the name suggests.

Worn by anyone, it suits people who are curious about incense but want it bright and wearable rather than heavy. The warmth makes it a natural choice for autumn and winter, for evenings or reflective, quieter days, yet the freesia keeps it fresh enough for daytime wear. Its short, focused composition makes it easy to understand and easy to wear.

Encens Lumière — unisex fragrance by Kenzo (released 2023). Notes: Freesia, Incense, Saffron. — Parfica open fragrance database