Series 3 Incense: Avignon Eau de Parfum vs Copal Azur Eau de Parfum

Series 3 Incense: Avignon

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2002	Year	2014
££	Price Tier	££

Copal Azur

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Series 3 Incense: Avignon Eau de Parfum

This is *the* reference for a pure Catholic church incense, bar none. It's divisive; some find it a meditative masterpiece, others a dusty, unwearable relic. Performance complaints are consistent, so be prepared to overspray or reapply.

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Our Verdict - Copal Azur Eau de Parfum

This one's divisive: a love-it-or-hate-it take on incense that some find mystical and transportive while others are left cold by its linearity and poor performance. Those who love it find it a unique, fresh take on the sacred, but you have to be ready for something unusual, and the price tag stings for the performance.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	3%	1%
Floral	8%	0%
Fruity	1%	0%
Green	6%	2%
Sweet	15%	20%
Warm	29%	34%
Woody	14%	12%
Earthy	17%	27%
Animalic	6%	5%
Fresh	14%	18%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Series 3 Incense: Avignon EdP

Copal Azur EdP

Notes

Only in Series 3 Incense: Avignon Eau de Parfum

Chamomile 36% Elemi 35% Aldehydes 29%

Only in Copal Azur Eau de Parfum

Incense 41% Salt 32% Ozonic Notes 27%

Only in Series 3 Incense: Avignon Eau de Parfum

Labdanum 51% Spicy 49%

Only in Copal Azur Eau de Parfum

Cardamom 58% Patchouli 42%

Shared Notes

Myrrh 13% vs 40%

Only in Series 3 Incense: Avignon Eau de Parfum

Incense 16% Frankincense 13% Cedar 11% Rosewood 10% Patchouli 9% Oakmoss 9% Vanilla 9% Musk 9%

Only in Copal Azur Eau de Parfum

Amber 31% Tonka Bean 28%

Accords

Series 3 Incense: Avignon Eau de Parfum Copal Azur Eau de Parfum

100%

Amber

100%

61%

Warm Spicy

81%

67%

Balsamic

60%

58%

Smoky

61%

58%

Woody

Salty

51%

48%

Aromatic

47%

Ozonic

47%

Amber shared

100%

Warm Spicy shared

61%

81%

Balsamic shared

67%

60%

Smoky shared

58%

61%

Woody

58%

Salty

51%

Aromatic shared

48%

47%

Ozonic

47%

Performance

Series 3 Incense: Avignon Eau de Parfum Copal Azur Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Series 3 Incense: Avignon Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:

Formal

Also Works:

Date Casual

Its distinctive, churchy incense profile makes it a bold, unique choice, better suited for cooler weather and intimate or formal settings. Many reviews describe it as a 'personal' or 'meditative' scent, worn for oneself or for specific moods rather than daily public wear, especially given its variable projection.

Copal Azur Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Casual

Also Works:

Date Formal

Its moderate projection and unique profile make it suitable for casual wear or dates where you want to make an impression without being overpowering. The incense and resinous accords, tempered by fresh elements, mean it could work for some formal settings, but its average longevity and softer sillage limit its versatility for high-impact formal events.