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    Hinoki Meditation vs. La Cérémonie de l'Encens

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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: Hinoki Meditation vs. La Cérémonie de l'Encens
    Hinoki MeditationLa Cérémonie de l'Encens
    ConcentrationEDPEau de Parfum
    Launched20242025
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerAnh NgoMathilde Bijaoui
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Hinoki Meditation

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Warm Spicy
    Amber

    La Cérémonie de l'Encens

    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    SpicesCypressGreen Forest
    Frankincense
    Heart
    Hinoki
    Hinoki Wood
    Base
    FrankincenseSandalwood
    CedarwoodBlack Pepper

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Hinoki Meditation vs. La Cérémonie de l'Encens
    Hinoki MeditationLa Cérémonie de l'Encens
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    A fragrance with no opening and no drydown is not a flaw, it's a statement. Expect a full, rich heart that arrives instantly, lasts indefinitely, and surrenders nothing.Hinoki Meditation
    The Somalian olibanum carries a balsamic, almost sacred depth while the Malabar pepper softens the opening without harshness. It's a nuanced, meditative experience.La Cérémonie de l'Encens