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Monocle Scent One: Hinoki vs Series 3: Incense - Kyoto

Monocle Scent One: Hinoki and Series 3: Incense - Kyoto overlap 51% in notes and accords; 3 notes appear in both. Monocle Scent One: Hinoki came out in 2008, Series 3: Incense - Kyoto in 2002.

At a glance

Monocle Scent One: HinokiSeries 3: Incense - Kyoto
BrandComme des GarçonsComme des Garçons
Release year20082002
Rating
8.0/10360 votes
8.0/10599 votes
Longevity
6.9/10
7.0/10
Sillage
6.3/10
6.2/10

When to wear

Seasons
Monocle Scent One: HinokiSeries 3: Incense - Kyoto
Autumn33%33%
Spring29%27%
Winter23%27%
Summer16%13%
Occasions
Monocle Scent One: HinokiSeries 3: Incense - Kyoto
Casual27%23%
Daytime21%21%
Evening18%21%
Office17%17%
Nighttime15%16%

Notes

In both

  • Frankincense
  • Cypress
  • Vetiver

Monocle Scent One: Hinoki

Only in this one

  • Camphor
  • Thyme
  • Cedar
  • Pine
  • Pine resin
  • Georgywood®
  • Tree moss

Series 3: Incense - Kyoto

Only in this one

  • Amber
  • Coffee
  • Virginia cedar
  • Patchouli
  • Everlasting flower
  • Teakwood

Accords

Monocle Scent One: Hinoki

  1. Fresh
  2. Green
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Resinous
  6. Earthy

Series 3: Incense - Kyoto

  1. Fresh
  2. Green
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Resinous
  6. Earthy

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Their longevity is about the same: 6.9/10 for Monocle Scent One: Hinoki, 7.0/10 for Series 3: Incense - Kyoto.

Which one projects more?

Their sillage is about the same: 6.3/10 for Monocle Scent One: Hinoki, 6.2/10 for Series 3: Incense - Kyoto.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 23% of the season votes for Monocle Scent One: Hinoki and 27% for Series 3: Incense - Kyoto.

Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 16% of the season votes for Monocle Scent One: Hinoki and 13% for Series 3: Incense - Kyoto.

Which one is rated higher?

Both are rated 8.0/10.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Frankincense, Cypress, Vetiver.