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by Nose Anatomy
Dec 26, 2025
Smoke, Resin, and the Emergence of a New Niche Perfume House
Bast is an incense-driven composition that unfolds with calm authority and ritual depth. Created by ānti, a newly founded niche perfume brand, this fragrance introduces the house through substance rather than declaration. Instead of overt branding gestures, ānti allows its identity to be revealed through the language of raw materials, silence, and atmosphere.
From the opening moments, incense defines the structure of Bast. It rises dry and composed, setting a contemplative tone that feels intentional and restrained. Cardamom supports the opening with a gentle aromatic warmth, adding movement without brightness or sweetness. The introduction is measured, signaling a perfume designed to evolve slowly and with focus.
The heart deepens the composition both texturally and emotionally. Incense absolute reinforces the smoky core, making it denser and more immersive. Greek saffron introduces a warm, slightly mineral nuance, while cypriol (nagarmotha) brings an earthy, root-like darkness. Together, these notes create a sense of architectural balance - layered, grounded, and ritualistic.
In the dry-down, Bast settles into a base of myrrh and amber. Myrrh lends a solemn, resinous bitterness that echoes ancient ceremonial materials, while amber softens the composition with a steady, enveloping warmth. The result is persistent yet quiet, lingering close to the skin with dignity rather than projection.
While Bast stands confidently as a complete fragrance, it also functions as an early statement from a new brand defining its voice. Through this composition, ānti positions itself as a house interested in depth, memory, and timeless materials, rather than trend-driven expression. Bast is not decorative; it is introspective - a scent for those who approach perfume as experience, presence, and meaning.
This article is written for The Nosepress.
Olfactive Pyramid
Top NotesIncense, Cardamom
Heart NotesIncense Absolute, Greek Saffron, Cypriol (Nagarmotha)
Base NotesMyrrh, Amber