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Breath Of God by Lush
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Breath Of God

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3.632,456 votes · 103 reviewsUNISEX

Breath Of God is a smoky, woody incense scent with an odd but memorable twist of melon, citrus, pepper, and damp earth. It opens sharper and stranger than it finishes, then settles into a more textured drydown that many wearers find complex and addictive. This is a true unisex scent with a polarising edge. It tends to suit cooler weather, experimental tastes.

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6,944 VOTES
LONGEVITY
71
Long
900 votes
SILLAGE
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LOVE / HATE
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Neutral
2,077 votes
PRICE VALUE
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Good value
510 votes
RR SCORE
78
Well supported
2,456 votes
Ratings2,456
Reviews103
OVERALL69Well regarded6,944 votes
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Breath Of God usually performs in the moderate to long-lasting range, with moderate sillage overall. The opening can feel louder and harsher than the drydown, so it often wears more assertively at first and then settles closer to the skin with a steadier woody incense trail.

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The scent profile is woody, aromatic, smoky, and ambered, with fresh spice and a slightly ozonic lift. Incense sits at the centre, supported by cedar, sandalwood, vetiver, pepper, and citrus, while the melon note adds a cool, damp, unusual contrast that gives the fragrance its offbeat identity.

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Smoky
Spicy
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Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Resinous
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Citrus

The accords do more than stack on top of each other here. The woody and aromatic sides give structure, the amber and balsamic facets add warmth, and the smoky incense note creates a dry, ashy texture that shapes the whole wear. Citrus and ozonic touches stop it from feeling too dense, while the melon nuance makes the composition feel stranger, cooler, and more atmospheric.

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Pros & Cons

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WHY PEOPLE MAY LIKE IT

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Distinctive smoky incense character

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Complex drydown that changes over time

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Memorable unisex profile

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Good depth from woods and spice

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Atmospheric, rain-soaked mood

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More interesting than conventional fresh scents

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Usually solid longevity

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Moderate projection after the opening

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Often good value for something this unusual

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Strong choice for lovers of experimental perfume

WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR

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Opening can feel harsh

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Very polarising overall

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Smoke may read as ashtray-like

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Melon note can feel odd

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Not a safe blind buy

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Less suited to hot weather

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May lean too masculine for some

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Lacks easy crowd-pleasing freshness

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Can feel challenging if you prefer smooth scents

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Early stage may be too loud for close settings

Fragranxe Review

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“Lush Breath Of God Review”

Breath Of God is one of those fragrances that makes sense only if you accept that it is trying to be unusual. The structure combines smoky incense, dry woods, pepper, citrus, and aromatics with a melon note that gives it a strange coolness. On paper that can sound mismatched. On skin, it often comes across as deliberate, with a push and pull between ash, air, spice, and something watery.

The opening seems to be where most of the friction lives. This fragrance can feel loud, sharp, and oddly industrial at first, especially if you are sensitive to smoke or harsh aromatics. Some people get a stark cigarette or ash nuance early on, while others read it more as temple incense, rain, and wet earth. Either way, it does not open like an easy crowd-pleaser. If you like polished amber woods or clean citrus scents, this first stage may be a challenge.

What keeps Breath Of God interesting is that it usually changes. As it settles, the composition tends to feel more coherent, with the cedar, sandalwood, vetiver, and amber facets pulling the fragrance into a drier, smoother shape. This later stage is where many fans find the scent addictive. The incense softens into the woods, the spice becomes less abrasive, and the odd melon freshness stops feeling gimmicky and starts acting like contrast. That shifting character is a big part of the appeal.

The overall mood is contemplative rather than glamorous. Breath Of God feels suited to cooler weather, especially autumn through winter, when the smoky and woody facets have room to breathe. It can work casually or in the evening, but it is less suited to hot weather or settings where you want something clean, playful, or easy. The scent profile is unisex in a convincing way, though the smoke and woods may read more masculine to some wearers.

Performance looks fairly balanced rather than extreme. Longevity often falls in the moderate to long-lasting range, and projection is usually moderate after the stronger opening. That makes it easier to wear than the concept might suggest, though it still helps to spray with restraint at first. The value picture is also reasonably positive, especially for people who want something distinctive rather than familiar.

Breath Of God is best approached as a sample-first fragrance. If you enjoy incense, smoky woods, and scents that evolve from challenging to compelling, it has a lot to offer. If you dislike ash, unusual fruity facets, or fragrances that resist instant likability, it may feel more frustrating than rewarding. This is less about universal appeal and more about whether its weird, atmospheric character matches your taste.

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FAQs

What does Breath Of God smell like?+

It usually reads as smoky incense, woods, spice, and fresh aromatic air, with an unusual melon note adding contrast. Many people find the drydown more harmonious than the opening.

Is Breath Of God a unisex fragrance?+

Yes. The strongest evidence points to a genuinely unisex profile, although some wearers find the smoky, woody side leans slightly masculine on skin.

Is Breath Of God very smoky?+

It can feel distinctly smoky, especially early on. Some wearers enjoy the incense and ash effect, while others find it too harsh or cigarette-like.

Is the melon note strong?+

The melon note is part of what makes this fragrance unusual. For some people it adds an airy, damp contrast, while for others it is the strangest part of the composition.

How long does Breath Of God last?+

Performance often lands between moderate and long-lasting, depending on skin and spray amount. It is not consistently beast-mode, but many users still get solid wear from it.

How strong is the projection?+

Projection is usually moderate, though the opening can feel louder and sharper than the later stages. It tends to wear closer as it settles.

When should you wear Breath Of God?+

It suits cooler weather especially well, and it can work in reflective, casual, or evening settings. It is less ideal if you want something bright, easy, or conventionally fresh.

Is Breath Of God safe for blind buying?+

Probably not for most people. Its smoky incense profile and unusual melon contrast make it better as a sample-first fragrance.

Does Breath Of God smell fresh?+

Not in a classic clean or shower-fresh way. It has citrus, aromatic, and slightly ozonic facets, but the overall feel is much smokier and woodier.

Who is Breath Of God best for?+

It is best for wearers who enjoy unconventional fragrances, incense, smoky woods, and scents that change noticeably over time.

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Overall#2,865
Top Rated#11,977
Most Reviewed#2,205
Best Longevity#6,268
Best Sillage#21,774
Price Value#7,778

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