Wazamba Eau de Parfum by Parfum d’Empire

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Wazamba
Eau de Parfum
by Parfum d’Empire

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Named after a musical instrument often used in initiation ceremonies in Western Africa, Wazamba symbolizes an inner journey characteristic of many great civilizations. This is an homage to the tradition of burning incense to purify oneself and one’s surroundings. The fragrance combines the aromas of Somalian incense, Kenyan myrrh, Ethiopian opoponax, Indian sandalwood and Moroccan cypress into a composition of astounding depth. The bitter freshness of the coniferous note lifts the luxurious mix of resins, bringing a certain airiness and translucency into the dark and soulful blend. The unexpected and delightful addition of a delicate fruity note softens the solemn arrangement, adding another lighter dimension, and reminding us that the most enlightened souls are childlike and carefree. A new favorite for the lovers of incense and balms!

Wazamba Notes
Somalian incense, Kenyan myrrh, Ethiopian opoponax, Indian sandalwood, Moroccan cypress, labdanum, apple, fir balsam

	$75	50ml


Wazamba - 100ml
	$110	100ml


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... a well balanced incense fragrance with rich notes of warm woods (fir is dominant), frankincense and sandalwood. The dry apple aroma is interesting when mixed with the woody notes but flashes off quickly. The dry down is simple balsam fir- masculine, comforting and warm.

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Hawthorne Bungalow - from Winston-Salem

Just rec'd sample. Reminds me of Frapin 1270, which I love, but like the 1270, this too has little projection. Nice scent; fruity, little spicy. Don't know that I would invest in a full bottle though.

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Anonymous - from Dothan, AL

Just rec'd sample. Had to try it a few times to really get a feel of it. Reminds me of Frapin 1270, which I love, but has little projection. This too has little projection. The scent itself is very nice; light spice & fruity, but I don't know if I would invest in a full bottle if I have to stick my nose to my wrist to smell it.

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Anonymous - from Dothan, AL

This smells like the inside of a Yankee Candle store in November on me. Disappointing.

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Jeff - from Charleston

This is an amazing scent that captures the best-smelling aspects of incense sold at your local Tibetan / Nepali / hippie store. It's stronger than I feel comfortable wearing out, but I often put it on in the evening at home. As an aside, I really dislike 10 Corso Como, so on me this scent seems distinct from that one, YMMV.

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Kyle -Librarian from Bay Area

This is being compared to Fill En Aguille by SL in that perfumes reviews. I do hope so because I like that one and am really excited to try it esp after reading Sarina's review. I like her opinion of it and hope that i mirror that. I soo love the piney mysterious fragrances. Sexy sexy sexy!

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Anonymous -New England mommie from USA

After living with this for a day..I must change my rating to 3* not 5. Wazamba is a little on the heavy side,it tends to get a little boring after a few whiffs....thick and syrupy.

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Anonymous -perfume lover from cincinnati

10 Corso Como with a generic fruit accord. It's gorgeous an animalic on one end and then like a childrens perfume or perhaps an upmarket room spray on the other. It's closer to an amber than an incense.

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Parsin Petrace -Fencemaker from Isle of Wight

it's Somali, not Somalian!

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Anonymous - from

I just loved the name of this fragrance. I read of all the reviews and purchased this unsniffed. The incense note prevails; however, I was suprised at the sweetness of the blend. There are so many different tones in this scent. I love the apple that is in it and I also notice honey, too. It is truly a unique fragrance which I enjoy wearing.

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Louise -cook from Pittsburgh

incense lines are all blending these days but this one is quite nice it is a soft incense for winter for those who love it. wearable.

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louise -agent from st pete

This is fantastic! Soft, smooth and understated with a perfect combination of incense and woods. This wears lightly which is surprising given the notes. I think it's the balsam that gives it an airy quality like LS stated. I think this will also be great to use for layering. Truly remarkable and stunning. I've sampled all the new releases and this is at the top!

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Brooke - from

To me this smells almost exactly like the incense they burn in some Catholic churches, at first - which is a scent I love; I feel transported to some higher dimension. It dries down to a lovely slightly-spicy, resiny aura, and it lasts and lasts. I think I like it even better than Montale Aoud Rose Petals, another big fave.

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Cholla45 -Marketing Mgr from Palo Alto CA

Smells like 10 corso como without the rose and aoud. The sandalwood note is one of the creamiest Ive ever encountered. I already have a bottle of Corso so I wont be getting this. The apple gives it an interesting twist.

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lulllull - from

VERY unique incense fragrance! warm,not sweet,not too woody,love it.

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Anonymous -perfume lover from cincinnati

i love this...sort of an amped up 10 corso como but deeper!

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Anonymous - from

This is lovely! It's a warm, woody spicy scent, sort of like Aziyade but without the cumin and stewed fruit notes. Definitely a winner!

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Anonymous - from San Diego

Dropping by once again to update on the late drydown: Wazamba has the truest fir tree notes I have ever encountered. Not scratch'n'sniff 'Christmas tree' from a toddler's book , not artificially fragranced pine cleaner, just the living deep green juice of the crushed needles. wow! It's so rare you come across the real thing...

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Sarina - from LIC, NY

Perfectly blended expression of straight dark incense burning in the deep forest on a shaded winter day. Like Luckyscent's reviewer, I do appreciate that this unisex version of resins and sacred smudging herbs has no sugary, vanillic notes to overwhelm its natural somber quality. Still, the addition of apple - not cider-sweet but mellowed, like a newly opened packet of dried fruit - makes this fragrance gentler on the drydown and easier to wear. If you like the concept of authentic myrrh/opopanax blends, but find most versions too unapproachably severe, give Wazamba a try!

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Sarina - from LIC, NY

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WazambaEau de Parfumby Parfum d’Empire

Wazamba
Eau de Parfum
by Parfum d’Empire