The Spirit of the Sacred: The World’s Most Renowned Incense

LAVS (Latin for "praise") is the definitive masterpiece of Filippo Sorcinelli. It was born from the Laboratorio Atelier Vesti Sacre, the workshop that creates sacred vestments for the Popes. This fragrance was originally designed to scent the fabrics delivered to the Vatican, embodying the very essence of spiritual mysticism and architectural grandeur.

The fragrance is a complex, cold, and ethereal incense. It opens with an aromatic burst of black pepper and cardamom, creating a sharp, clean entry. The heart unfolds into a deep, resinous symphony of elemi and labdanum, reminiscent of ancient cathedrals and flickering candles. The base provides a grounding warmth with opoponax, amber, and oakmoss, resulting in a scent that is both meditative and profoundly sophisticated.

• Olfactory Family: Oriental / Incense / Woody

• Key Notes: Liturgical Incense, Elemi Resin, Black Pepper, Labdanum, and Opoponax.

• The Experience: Pure, clean, and celestial. It evokes the stillness of a historic Italian basilica, the smell of aged wood, and the sacred smoke of high mass.

• Concentration: Extrait de Parfum for exceptional depth and a long-lasting, contemplative sillage.