Series 3 Incense: Avignon Eau de Parfum bottle Series 3 Incense: Avignon
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2002 Year 2014
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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 - Lavs Eau de Parfum
This one's a divisive affair, a 'love it or hate it' church incense that screams solemnity and ancient spirituality. Many love its photorealistic, cold incense vibe, while others find it too sharply medicinal or even plasticky.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 3% 4%
Floral 8% 9%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 6% 6%
Sweet 15% 20%
Warm 29% 43%
Woody 14% 13%
Earthy 17% 14%
Animalic 6% 5%
Fresh 14% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Series 3 Incense: Avignon EdP
Lavs EdP

Notes

Only in Series 3 Incense: Avignon Eau de Parfum
Chamomile 36% Elemi 35% Aldehydes 29%
Shared Notes
Labdanum 50% vs 25%
Only in Series 3 Incense: Avignon Eau de Parfum
Spicy 49%
Only in Lavs Eau de Parfum
Elemi 31% Clove 22% Coriander 21%

Accords

Series 3 Incense: Avignon Eau de Parfum Lavs Eau de Parfum
100%
Amber
100%
48%
Aromatic
88%
61%
Warm Spicy
77%
67%
Balsamic
76%
58%
Woody
57%
58%
Smoky
Sweet
52%
Conifer
47%
Amber shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
48%
88%
Warm Spicy shared
61%
77%
Balsamic shared
67%
76%
Woody shared
58%
57%
58%
52%
47%

Performance

Series 3 Incense: Avignon Eau de Parfum Lavs Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
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.

Lavs Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Formal

Its distinctive, heavy incense profile, often likened to religious ceremonies, makes it unsuitable for casual or office wear. However, its bold and unique character is perfect for formal events or niche gatherings where it can truly make a statement.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
85%
Accord
81%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Aromatic, Warm Spicy accords and Labdanum, Rosewood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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Series 3 Incense: Avignon Eau de Parfum
Lavs Eau de Parfum
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