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    Olibanum Gardenia vs. Series 3 Incense: Avignon

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    Olibanum Gardenia peaks in fall, while Series 3 Incense: Avignon belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Olibanum Gardenia vs. Series 3 Incense: Avignon
    Olibanum GardeniaSeries 3 Incense: Avignon
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum—
    Launched20162002
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Perfumer—Bertrand Duchaufour
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Olibanum Gardenia

    Amber
    Balsamic
    Woody
    Smoky
    White Floral
    Citrus
    Coconut
    Warm Spicy

    Series 3 Incense: Avignon

    Amber
    Balsamic
    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Smoky
    Aromatic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LimeCoconutNeroli
    ChamomileElemiAldehydes
    Heart
    IncenseLabdanumGardenia
    French LabdanumSpices
    Base
    Resinous NotesSandalwoodCedar
    IncenseMyrrhFrankincenseVirginia CedarBrazilian RosewoodPatchouliOakmossVanillaAmbrette (musk Mallow)

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Olibanum Gardenia vs. Series 3 Incense: Avignon
    Olibanum GardeniaSeries 3 Incense: Avignon
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The incense doesn't wait. Most fragrances give you time to decide what you think, Olibanum Gardenia commits within the first twenty minutes. Lime and coconut open clean, almost sweet, and then smoke.Olibanum Gardenia
    This is not a casual office scent. Avignon demands intention. The chamomile aldehydes offer an unusual herbal lift, but the real story is the frankincense-myrrh core, which is powerful, spiritual,.Series 3 Incense: Avignon