Palo Santo Eau de Parfum bottle Palo Santo
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Incense 01 Eau de Parfum bottle Incense 01

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Palo Santo
Divisive and totally unique, Carner Barcelona's Palo Santo is a creamy, boozy, woody dream for some, while others find it a nauseating mess of burnt rubber or sour milk. You absolutely must try before you buy.
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Our Verdict - Incense 01
A truly polarising beast, Incense 01 is either an exquisite, complex journey into frankincense, fig, and woods or a screeching, unblended disaster that smells like old spice rub or urine. Love it or hate it, its beast-mode performance is undeniable.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 6%
Floral 1% 6%
Fruity 2% 5%
Green 12% 13%
Sweet 39% 32%
Warm 18% 13%
Woody 23% 20%
Earthy 12% 13%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 6% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Palo Santo EdP
Incense 01 EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rum 61% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 39% vs 21%
Sandalwood 31% vs 20%

Accords

Palo Santo Incense 01
100%
Woody
100%
77%
Vanilla
46%
69%
Lactonic
Amber
62%
60%
Aromatic
58%
52%
Sweet
58%
49%
Warm Spicy
57%
55%
Rum
52%
Powdery
47%
Nutty
52%
Fruity
51%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Vanilla shared
77%
46%
69%
62%
Aromatic shared
60%
58%
Sweet shared
52%
58%
Warm Spicy shared
49%
57%
Rum
55%
Powdery shared
52%
47%
52%
51%

Performance

Palo Santo Incense 01
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Palo Santo

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

With strong projection and long-lasting performance, Palo Santo leans more towards intimate or social evening wear. Its boozy, sweet, and somewhat smoky character, while comforting, is a bit too bold for a typical office environment but perfect for dates or relaxed evenings.

Incense 01

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its exceptional longevity and strong projection make it unsuitable for an office environment unless applied very lightly. The rich, warm, and sophisticated profile, with its complex woody and sweet accords, is perfectly suited for cooler weather, formal events, and intimate date nights. Be cautious with casual wear due to its intensity.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
78%
Accord
69%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Vanilla, Aromatic accords and Rum, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Palo Santo
Incense 01
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