The Perfume Library

Ambrette

8.4

Olibanum. · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Sacra

8.0

Olibanum. · 2022

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Olibanum. Sacra is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green air with a resinous, smoky woodiness. It leans towards autumn and winter, which most voters pick, though spring has its share. It fits leisure and everyday wear best, with evening and office use also getting votes. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding anyone. More voters read it as masculine, but plenty call it feminine. Fir balsam and Somalian frankincense give it a resinous, spicy warmth, softened by white musk. The fresh and green side dominates, while the smoke stays in the background. Richard Lüscher Britos 46°N 08°E and Perfumer H Frankincense have a close profile.

Cardamome

7.6

Olibanum. · 2022

Floral · Green · Sweet

Olibanum. Cardamome is a unisex fragrance built around cardamom and frankincense, spicy, woody and resinous in character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though few have voted on either. Season votes spread almost evenly across the year, with fall slightly ahead. It is chosen about equally for daily wear, leisure and business, and less often for evenings and nights out. Cardamom and davana give a spicy, lightly sweet start, with lavender adding a green freshness beside them. Patchouli and cedarwood set an earthy, woody base, while frankincense brings a resinous, smoky warmth.

Safran

7.4

Olibanum. · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Oriental

Olibanum. Safran is a sweet, smoky unisex scent where saffron and spices meet tobacco and frankincense. Saffron and spices lead, while tobacco and frankincense add a resinous, smoky depth. Vanilla rounds it all into a creamy, sweet finish. The oriental character is clear, and the overall feel is warm and spicy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen more for evenings and nights out than for daily wear. Arabiyat Nayel Queen and d'Annam Through the Forest have a close profile.

Vanille

6.8

Olibanum. · 2022

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Olibanum. Vanille is a unisex fragrance built on cade juniper, iris, frankincense and vanilla, pairing sweetness with a smoky, resinous side. The scent reads as a single piece: creamy vanilla is balanced by resinous frankincense and the smoky edge of cade juniper. Iris adds a powdery softness, while green and spicy tones and a woody line sit in the background, with a slightly synthetic sheen running through it. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. These ratings come from few votes and should be taken loosely. Rabanne Fame The Couture Edition and Zadig & Voltaire This Is Him! have a close profile.

Maté

6.8

Olibanum. · 2022

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Olibanum. Maté is a fresh, green unisex scent, softened by sweet and smoky touches. Fig and mint bring a cool, green first impression, while maté and frankincense settle it onto a spicy, woody, lightly smoky base. The sweetness stays in the background and the freshness leads. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters split spring, summer and fall evenly, with winter far behind, and place it mostly in leisure, business and daily wear. Byredo Mixed Emotions and Firebird Cedar + Mint have a close profile.

Opoponax

7.3

Olibanum. · 2022

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Olibanum. Opoponax is a resinous, sweet unisex scent, warm and slightly smoky, with spice and powder running through it. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows closely, and summer is the least chosen season. Evening, night out and leisure lead the occasions, and it is also worn for business. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. As a whole it is built on the sweet, resinous warmth of opoponax and benzoin. Frankincense adds a smoky dryness to that resin, while cistus deepens the woody, powdery side. Pink pepper adds a touch of spice that softens the sweetness, balanced by a green note.

Yuzu

7.3

Olibanum. · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Olibanum. Yuzu is a unisex scent that sets the bright citrus of yuzu and mandarin orange against smoky, woody frankincense and gaiac wood. The scent is fresh and citrus-led from start to finish: yuzu and mandarin orange give it a green, lightly fruity sparkle. Frankincense and gaiac wood tie that freshness to a spicy, smoky woodiness, leaving a dry base rather than a sweet one. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. Its crisp build suits everyday wear, and it sits comfortably between masculine and feminine.

Vétiver

7.5

Olibanum. · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Olibanum. Vétiver is a fresh, green unisex scent built around bergamot, lavender and vetiver. Bergamot's citrus and lavender's aromatic freshness are softened by a floral touch of geranium. Frankincense adds a resinous, spicy depth, while vetiver sets the overall character with its woody, earthy side. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close and remains noticeable through the day. Few people have rated it, so these impressions are tentative. Roger & Gallet L'Homme Vétyver and Von Eusersdorff Classic Vétiver have a close profile.

Gingembre

5.7

Olibanum. · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Olibanum. Gingembre is a unisex scent that ties a fresh, citrusy brightness to the spice of ginger and the resin of frankincense. Ginger and citrus notes give it a lively, spicy freshness. Caramel adds sweetness, while frankincense and opoponax bring a resinous, woody and faintly smoky depth. A synthetic edge runs through its accords as well. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. It suits men and women alike. Mizensir Incensum and Tom Ford Bois Pacifique have a close note and accord profile.

Cuir Végétal

7.6

Olibanum. · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Olibanum. Cuir Végétal is a unisex scent with a leathery, woody character, softened by a fresh, green edge. The notes read as a single whole: cumin, frankincense and oud set a spicy, smoky base, while leathery notes, Virginia cedar and Atlas cedar carry it into a dry woodiness. Floral, sweet and powdery accords are present too, but they stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it neither hugs the skin nor fills the room. The number of ratings is small, so these impressions are tentative. Being unisex, it reads comfortably on both men and women.

Oud

7.2

Olibanum. · 2022

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Olibanum. Oud is a unisex fragrance where rose and frankincense meet oud, resinous, smoky and spicy in character. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings deserve some caution. It reads as serious and grown-up, and suits both men and women. Frankincense and oud lead the scent, setting a woody, smoky base. Pimento adds a spicy warmth, while rose brings a floral, powdery softness that takes the edge off. All of it sits within an oriental frame. Mauboussin Cristal Oud and Roberto Cavalli Tiger Oud have a close profile.

Iris

7.5

Olibanum. · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Olibanum. Iris is a powdery, earthy unisex scent built around iris, carrot seed and frankincense. The notes read as one whole rather than a sequence. Iris leads with its floral, powdery side, carrot seed adds an earthy, spicy edge, and frankincense brings a woody depth. Fresh and creamy accords soften the dryness, while the sweetness stays in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling the room. It sits comfortably on anyone, and suits those who like a calm, dry floral character.

Patchouli

6.8

Olibanum. · 2022

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Olibanum. Patchouli is a woody, smoky unisex fragrance built on patchouli, frankincense, cocoa and cashmeran. Patchouli sets an earthy base, and frankincense adds a resinous, lightly smoky air to it. Cocoa softens the scent more than it sweetens it, while cashmeran deepens the woody and powdery sides. Spicy and synthetic tones stay in the background. The notes read as a single piece rather than separate layers, and the whole stays dry, warm and dark in character. Aveda Chakra 1 and Givenchy Patchouli de Minuit have a close profile.

Rose

7.0

Olibanum. · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Olibanum. Rose is a fresh, floral unisex scent that pairs rose and frankincense with red berries and coriander seed. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are a rough guide. It sits comfortably on men and women alike. As a whole it reads fresh and aquatic, with a green thread running through it. Rose leads, red berries add a sweet, fruity note, coriander seed brings a spicy edge, and frankincense gives a powdery, faintly smoky backdrop.

Osmanthus

6.9

Olibanum. · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Olibanum. Osmanthus is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, spicy and lightly smoky backdrop. Osmanthus and rose form the floral centre, while fruity and sweet accents soften them. Frankincense and dry woods add a woody, spicy, smoky depth underneath. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters place it mostly in leisure and business settings, and it also works for daily wear and evenings. Durance en Provence Rose-Osmanthus and Byredo Reine de Nuit share a close profile.

Santal

6.8

Olibanum. · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Olibanum. Santal is a unisex fragrance that works sandalwood and frankincense into a woody, smoky core, shaped further by cumin and violet. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, though with so few votes these ratings are only a rough guide. It has no gendered lean and sits comfortably on anyone. Taken as a whole, the scent has a woody, spicy backbone. Sandalwood lays a creamy base while frankincense adds a smoky air and cumin brings a spicy warmth. Violet gives a powdery, floral softness, and peach adds a fruity freshness that lightens the weight.

Tubéreuse

6.7

Olibanum. · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Olibanum. Tubéreuse is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh floral character with a creamy, smoky undertone. Tuberose and ylang-ylang form the floral core, while frankincense softens it with a smoky weight. The sweet and creamy sides come through clearly; the spicy and animal touches stay in the background. The fresh accord keeps the flowers from feeling heavy. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. It reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine, so it suits anyone. L'Artisan Parfumeur Tubéreuse and Serge Lutens La Religieuse have a close profile.

Olibanum. · 2024