Encens Asakusa
L'Orchestre ParfumEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Encens Asakusa vs. Purple Mantra
Is Encens Asakusa better than Purple Mantra?
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
Shared notes
MyrrhPink PepperIrisWhite Musk
ambermuskywarm spicyaromaticirisbalsamic
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 Encens Asakusa and Purple Mantra?
| Encens Asakusa | Purple Mantra | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Amelie Bourgeois | Serge de Oliveira |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Encens Asakusa and Purple Mantra smell?
Encens Asakusa
Amber
Powdery
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Musky
Violet
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Purple Mantra
Amber
Aromatic
Smoky
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Musky
Lavender
Iris
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Encens Asakusa and Purple Mantra share?
Top
FrankincensePink Pepper
LavenderPink PepperFreesia
Heart
MyrrhIrisViolet
Clary SageIrisFloral Notes
Base
CypressWhite Musk
IncenseMyrrhAmbroxanMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Encens Asakusa or Purple Mantra?
| Encens Asakusa | Purple Mantra | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Encens Asakusa and Purple Mantra?
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
Purple Mantra prioritizes stillness over spectacle. The opening is crisp and clarifying, the heart shifts toward something quieter, and the drydown reveals a spiritual depth that lingers.Purple Mantra
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