La Cérémonie de l'Encens
L'Artisan ParfumeurEau de Parfum2025
Side by side
La Cérémonie de l'Encens vs. Hinoki Meditation
Is La Cérémonie de l'Encens better than Hinoki Meditation?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Frankincense
fresh spicywoodyamberaromaticwarm spicy
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 La Cérémonie de l'Encens and Hinoki Meditation?
| La Cérémonie de l'Encens | Hinoki Meditation | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | EDP |
| Launched | 2025 | 2024 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Mathilde Bijaoui | Anh Ngo |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do La Cérémonie de l'Encens and Hinoki Meditation smell?
La Cérémonie de l'Encens
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Amber
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Hinoki Meditation
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do La Cérémonie de l'Encens and Hinoki Meditation share?
Top
Frankincense
SpicesCypressGreen Forest
Heart
Hinoki Wood
Hinoki
Base
CedarwoodBlack Pepper
FrankincenseSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Hinoki WoodCedarwood
HinokiSandalwoodCypress
Resinous Notes
Frankincense
Frankincense
Spicy Notes
Black Pepper
Spices
Where they fit
When and where do La Cérémonie de l'Encens and Hinoki Meditation work?
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, La Cérémonie de l'Encens or Hinoki Meditation?
| La Cérémonie de l'Encens | Hinoki Meditation | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about La Cérémonie de l'Encens and 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
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
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