Ayutthaya
Parfum Prissana (2022)

Ayutthaya, named after an ancient city, long ago destroyed, that was a center of trade and commerce in Siam. This is probably the best temple incense I have smelled. The scent instantly brings memories and associations with buddhist temple celebrations where the abundant mix of exotic floral, incense resins, rich spices based in sandalwood spirals toward the heavens.

The scent of Ayutthaya expands a rainbow of rich dry wood scents, spices, and florals. This is a lively high contrast, brightly colored fragrance. Very noticeable are: black tea, ebony, papyrus, sandalwood and teakwood. Spices of cinnamon and cumin waft over the top of these clean deep woods. The density of the wood and spice notes is opened up with breeze of champaca, camphor and the sparkling aldehydes. Every now and then I find a bit of patchouli layered inside the wood elements. This is an exceptional fragrance and a fascinating combination of incense wood notes that will hold mindful insight upon the interplay of this meditative blend. Excellence from Parfum Prissana!