Oliban
NOUEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Oliban vs. Series 3 Incense: Avignon
Is Oliban better than Series 3 Incense: Avignon?
Series 3 Incense: Avignon wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
FrankincenseCedarPatchouliChamomileVanilla
amberwoodywarm spicyaromaticbalsamic
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 Oliban and Series 3 Incense: Avignon?
| Oliban | Series 3 Incense: Avignon | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2017 | 2002 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Bertrand Duchaufour |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Oliban and Series 3 Incense: Avignon smell?
Oliban
Amber
Woody
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Series 3 Incense: Avignon
Amber
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Woody
Smoky
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Oliban and Series 3 Incense: Avignon share?
Top
Elemi ResinChamomile
ChamomileElemiAldehydes
Heart
FrankincensePatchouliCitruses
French LabdanumSpices
Base
BenzoinCedarLeatherVanilla
IncenseMyrrhFrankincenseVirginia CedarBrazilian RosewoodPatchouliOakmossVanillaAmbrette (musk Mallow)
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Resinous Notes
FrankincenseElemi Resin
French LabdanumElemiFrankincense
Oriental Notes
BenzoinVanilla
MyrrhVanilla
Woody Notes
Cedar
Virginia CedarBrazilian Rosewood
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Floral Notes
Chamomile
Chamomile
Where they fit
When and where do Oliban and Series 3 Incense: Avignon work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Oliban or Series 3 Incense: Avignon?
| Oliban | Series 3 Incense: Avignon | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Oliban and Series 3 Incense: Avignon?
Incense fragrances either smell like church candles or something you can't stop thinking about. Oliban is the second kind. The frankincense is unapologetic, but chamomile keeps it grounded.Oliban
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
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