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    Olibanum Gardenia vs. Encens Asakusa

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    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Olibanum Gardenia vs. Encens Asakusa
    Olibanum GardeniaEncens Asakusa
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20162017
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Perfumer—Amelie Bourgeois
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Olibanum Gardenia

    Amber
    Balsamic
    Woody
    Smoky
    White Floral
    Citrus
    Coconut
    Warm Spicy

    Encens Asakusa

    Amber
    Powdery
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Musky
    Violet
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LimeCoconutNeroli
    FrankincensePink Pepper
    Heart
    IncenseLabdanumGardenia
    MyrrhIrisViolet
    Base
    Resinous NotesSandalwoodCedar
    CypressWhite Musk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Olibanum Gardenia vs. Encens Asakusa
    Olibanum GardeniaEncens Asakusa
    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
    Some fragrances announce themselves. Encens Asakusa doesn't need to. Built for quiet rooms, contemplative walks, the kind of afternoon that asks nothing of you.Encens Asakusa