Bois d'Ascèse is a captivating and reassuring [smoky](/style/smoky) scent. Imagine a wooden church in the Australian hills, the air filled with the scent of a nearby blaze – a childhood memory of designer Naomi Goodsir. This perfume mixes notes of [tobacco](/note/tobacco) and [whisky](/note/whisky) with Somalian [frankincense](/note/frankincense), [cade wood](/note/cade), [amber](/note/amber), and [cistus labdanum](/note/labdanum). It's a deep dive into [woody](/style/woody) and [resinous](/style/resinous) aromas, like a warm fireplace or a sunny pine forest. A truly memorable scent.

This perfume opens with a strong scent of smoky [cade wood](/note/cade), like a real wood fire. Soon, you'll notice hints of [whisky](/note/whisky) and dry [tobacco](/note/tobacco). The heart brings in Somalian [frankincense](/note/frankincense), adding a rich, [resinous](/style/resinous) feel. As it settles, soft [amber](/note/amber) and [cistus labdanum](/note/labdanum) warm up the lasting [smoky](/style/smoky) and [woody](/style/woody) notes. You might also catch a faint touch of [oakmoss](/note/oakmoss) and [cinnamon](/note/cinnamon).