Keiko Mecheri 2004 EDP

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Oliban

by Yann Vasnier

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Keiko Mecheri Oliban is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2004, created by Yann Vasnier. Keiko Mecheri's Oliban carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

A modern classic that’s not quite a consensus crowd-pleaser, but if you're looking for an intelligent, sensual take on incense that sidesteps the usual churchy tropes, Oliban is absolutely worth sniffing out. It's often described as nuanced and beautifully blended, yet some find it a bit too dry or even 'old lady' on their skin.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Elegant
  • Modern
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Oliban Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

With its moderate sillage and elegant character, Oliban is versatile for office and formal wear without being overpowering. Its sensual blend of rose, incense, and tobacco makes it particularly well-suited for dates, though it might be a bit heavy for sport.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

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

Oliban opens with a clean, almost waxy frankincense that quickly intertwines with a velvety, slightly tart rose. As it settles, a dry, airy tobacco note emerges, steering clear of cloying sweetness, grounded by a subtle cedarwood and a whisper of ambergris that adds a refined, skin-like warmth. The journey culminates in a soft, honeyed balsamic finish that is both comforting and intriguing.

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