332 community ratings

Olibanum

2006UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.8/ 10

Community score
332 ratings

Profumum Roma Olibanum is a smoky, earthy unisex scent where frankincense and myrrh give a resinous weight, softened by sandalwood and orange blossom.

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Skunky's take: My nose swears it heard leaves rustling.

How does it perform?

From 265 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.6 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.7 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

82% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Sandalwood Frankincense Orange blossom Myrrh

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Green
Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Earthy
Smoky

What does Olibanum smell like?

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards evening and leisure wear. Voters read it as masculine more often than feminine, but a good share still call it feminine.

Frankincense and myrrh build a resinous, spicy backbone. Sandalwood fills it out with woody warmth, while orange blossom takes the edge off. The overall feel is green, earthy and smoky, and it reads dry rather than sweet.