Series 3 Incense: Avignon Eau de Parfum vs Mon Nom est Rouge Eau de Parfum

Series 3 Incense: Avignon

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2002	Year	2012
££	Price Tier	££

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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.

Statement

Our Verdict - Mon Nom est Rouge Eau de Parfum

A powerhouse of a fragrance that splits opinion sharply - you'll either adore its audacious spicy rose and incense blend or find it completely overwhelming. Definitely not a blind buy, but for those it clicks with, it's a profound, head-turning scent.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	3%	5%
Floral	8%	14%
Fruity	1%	1%
Green	6%	3%
Sweet	15%	21%
Warm	29%	38%
Woody	14%	16%
Earthy	17%	10%
Animalic	6%	7%
Fresh	14%	9%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Series 3 Incense: Avignon EdP

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Notes

Shared Notes

Elemi 35% vs 17%

Only in Series 3 Incense: Avignon Eau de Parfum

Chamomile 36% Aldehydes 29%

Only in Mon Nom est Rouge Eau de Parfum

Incense 22% Pink Pepper 20% Cumin 16% Geranium 12% Rosewood 12%

Only in Series 3 Incense: Avignon Eau de Parfum

Labdanum 51% Spicy 49%

Only in Mon Nom est Rouge Eau de Parfum

Rose 29% Ginger 26% Cardamom 23% Cinnamon 21%

Shared Notes

Cedar 11% vs 12%

Patchouli 9% vs 10%

Vanilla 8% vs 11%

Musk 8% vs 9%

Only in Series 3 Incense: Avignon Eau de Parfum

Incense 16% Myrrh 13% Frankincense 13% Rosewood 10% Oakmoss 9%

Only in Mon Nom est Rouge Eau de Parfum

Amber 14% Tonka Bean 12% Labdanum 10% Sandalwood 10% White Tobacco 10%

Accords

Series 3 Incense: Avignon Eau de Parfum Mon Nom est Rouge Eau de Parfum

100%

Amber

100%

61%

Warm Spicy

97%

Fresh Spicy

84%

48%

Aromatic

76%

Rose

73%

67%

Balsamic

72%

58%

Woody

68%

58%

Smoky

60%

Soft Spicy

57%

Vanilla

51%

Amber shared

100%

Warm Spicy shared

61%

97%

Fresh Spicy

84%

Aromatic shared

48%

76%

Rose

73%

Balsamic shared

67%

72%

Woody shared

58%

68%

Smoky shared

58%

60%

Soft Spicy

57%

Vanilla

51%

Performance

Series 3 Incense: Avignon Eau de Parfum Mon Nom est Rouge Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

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.

Mon Nom est Rouge Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Its exceptional longevity and strong sillage, often described as 'monster' or 'beast mode', make it unsuitable for an office environment where it could easily overpower. However, this commanding presence is perfect for dates and formal occasions, where its rich, spicy, and often vampy profile can truly shine, drawing compliments.