Olibanum Eau de Parfum bottle Olibanum
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2007 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Burj Eau de Parfum bottle Burj

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Olibanum
Olibanum is a polarising beast. For some, it's a 'heavenly' meditative incense masterpiece, rich and natural. For others, it’s a challenging blend of 'unwashed priest's robe', 'sweaty cedar', and 'gasoline'. Best avoided unless you're absolutely certain you want to smell like an ancient, green-tinged cathedral with a side of Marmalade. A true love-it-or-hate-it scent.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Burj
This one's a divisive oriental floral, with some finding it a generic floral-heavy mishmash that skews feminine and others enjoying its woody, spicy, and subtly vanilla nuances. Definitely try before you buy, as personal chemistry and preference dictate its true character.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 3% 1%
Floral 13% 23%
Fruity 0% 2%
Green 0% 2%
Sweet 18% 17%
Warm 28% 31%
Woody 23% 23%
Earthy 21% 14%
Animalic 8% 10%
Fresh 3% 2%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Olibanum EdP
Burj EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Incense 34% vs 24%
Sandalwood 19% vs 22%

Accords

Olibanum Burj
100%
Amber
80%
72%
Warm Spicy
100%
61%
Woody
86%
69%
Balsamic
51%
63%
Smoky
54%
Floral
62%
Oud
56%
Powdery
55%
Aromatic
54%
48%
Sweet
Amber shared
100%
80%
Warm Spicy shared
72%
100%
Woody shared
61%
86%
Balsamic shared
69%
51%
Smoky shared
63%
54%
62%
Oud
56%
55%
54%
48%

Performance

Olibanum Burj
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Olibanum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Formal

Its intense, long-lasting nature and strong sillage make it unsuitable for office wear, which could be overwhelming. The warm, resinous, and often 'churchy' scent is best suited for formal occasions or personal, contemplative wear rather than casual outings or sports.

Burj

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and longevity, coupled with warm spicy and amber accords, make it less suitable for office wear. However, these qualities, combined with its sophisticated floral, incense and woody elements, lend themselves well to evening dates and formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
90%
Accord
70%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Balsamic accords and Incense, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Olibanum
Burj
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