Capsule Parfums describes Brood as “old soul spice…a progressive take on ancient ceremonial fragrance.” Often, in perfumers’ argot, “ceremonial” means incense, and though I love incense fragrances in autumn and winter, by spring I’m getting tired of them — no more smoke or ash, please. Only Eau d’Italie Paestum Rose and L’Artisan Timbuktu remain in rotation during warm weather (and many may not consider them “true” incense fragrances). Now, a new summer-incense-y perfume has caught my attention: Capsule Parfums Brood.
Certain herbs, spices and flowers (plum comes to mind, along with other strongly-scented spring blossoms) have an light-incense vibe. Capsule Parfums has chosen wisely by including a heavy dose of spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi) in Brood…