Bohoboco 2016 Parfum

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Olibanum Gardenia

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Bohoboco Olibanum Gardenia is a Parfum launched in 2016. Olibanum Gardenia opens with Lime, Neroli, and Coconut, settles into a heart of Gardenia, Labdanum, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Resins, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Bohoboco's Olibanum Gardenia carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a proper head-scratcher. A genuinely divisive take on incense that some will find an 'ecclesiastical mischief' of tropical joy, while others will be utterly baffled by its 'weird' and 'cloying' contrasts. Don't blind buy unless you're feeling adventurous.
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  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Playful
  • Cozy
  • Clean
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Olibanum Gardenia Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lime40%
Coconut36%
Neroli24%
Heartas listed
Incense42%
Gardenia29%
Labdanum29%
Baseas listed
Resins39%
Sandalwood32%
Cedar29%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its bold and unusual character makes it a bit much for a formal office setting, though some found it wearable year-round due to its airy quality. It's unique enough for a memorable date or a casual outing, especially if you're looking to make a statement.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a fleeting flash of zesty lime and bright neroli, hinting at something fresh before giving way to something far more complex. The heart introduces a prominent, though often debated, gardenia note alongside rich labdanum and a clean, resinous frankincense. It settles into a warm, woody base of cedar and sandalwood, underpinned by creamy coconut that sometimes leans a little 'soapy'. It’s an unusual dance between clean and 'funky', sacred and tropical.

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