Series 3 Incense: Avignon
Comme des Garcons2002
Side by side
Series 3 Incense: Avignon vs. Mortel
Is Series 3 Incense: Avignon better than Mortel?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
French LabdanumMyrrhFrankincense
amberbalsamicwarm spicywoody
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Series 3 Incense: Avignon and Mortel?
| Series 3 Incense: Avignon | Mortel | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2002 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Bertrand Duchaufour | Yann Vasnier |
| Best season | Winter | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Series 3 Incense: Avignon and Mortel smell?
Series 3 Incense: Avignon
Amber
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Woody
Smoky
Aromatic
Mortel
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Series 3 Incense: Avignon and Mortel share?
Top
ChamomileElemiAldehydes
Black PepperAllspiceNutmeg
Heart
French LabdanumSpices
FrankincenseWoody NotesResinous Notes
Base
IncenseMyrrhFrankincenseVirginia CedarBrazilian RosewoodPatchouliOakmossVanillaAmbrette (musk Mallow)
MyrrhLabdanumBenzoinCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Resinous Notes
French LabdanumElemiFrankincense
FrankincenseLabdanumResinous Notes
Oriental Notes
MyrrhVanilla
MyrrhBenzoin
Spicy Notes
Spices
Black PepperAllspiceNutmeg
Woody Notes
Virginia CedarBrazilian Rosewood
Woody NotesCedarwood
Where they fit
When and where do Series 3 Incense: Avignon and Mortel work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Series 3 Incense: Avignon or Mortel?
| Series 3 Incense: Avignon | Mortel | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Series 3 Incense: Avignon and Mortel?
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
Spice-forward, resin-heavy, and unapologetically warm. Mortel is not a crowd-pleaser in the traditional sense. It projects modestly but lasts for hours, making it ideal for those who want a fragrance.Mortel
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