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Perfumes like Olibanum

Profumum Roma Olibanum is unisex, about €250–400 for a full bottle. Pure frankincense resin, a cathedral full of smoke. Notes: frankincense, myrrh, amber, incense, elemi. Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter.

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1. Comme des GarçonsNicheUnisex€€€
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   Avignon

   Frankincense and myrrh in a stone cathedral, solemn and calm. Shares incense, elemi, myrrh with Olibanum.

   Notes: incense, elemi, myrrh, chamomile, vanilla · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
2. AmouageNicheFor men€€€€
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   Jubilation XXV

   Blackberry, frankincense and myrrh, rich and celebratory. Shares frankincense, myrrh with Olibanum.

   Notes: blackberry, coriander, frankincense, myrrh, oud, labdanum · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
3. TrudonNicheUnisex€€€
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   Mortel

   Myrrh and incense with pepper, a candle in a side chapel. Shares myrrh, incense with Olibanum.

   Notes: myrrh, incense, cedar, pepper, labdanum, cistus · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
4. ZoologistUltra-nicheUnisex€€€
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   Camel

   Dates, dried fruits and incense on a desert caravan. Shares incense, myrrh, amber with Olibanum.

   Notes: dates, dried fruits, incense, myrrh, rose, amber · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
5. Frédéric MalleNicheUnisex€€€€€
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   The Night

   Dark oud, rose and frankincense, intense and nocturnal. Shares frankincense, amber with Olibanum.

   Notes: oud, turkish rose, frankincense, amber, saffron · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
6. Ormonde JayneNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Tolu

   Tolu balsam, rose and amber, a warm golden glow. Shares amber, frankincense with Olibanum.

   Notes: tolu balsam, rose, orange blossom, amber, frankincense, musk · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter · office-safe
7. Memo ParisNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Lalibela

   Lavender, honey and myrrh in an Ethiopian rock church. Shares myrrh, incense with Olibanum.

   Notes: lavender, honey, myrrh, benzoin, incense, vanilla · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
8. Neela VermeireUltra-nicheUnisex€€€€
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   Trayee

   Spices, incense and sandalwood, a journey through India. Shares incense, frankincense with Olibanum.

   Notes: spices, incense, sandalwood, saffron, frankincense, vetiver · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter

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1. Serge LutensNicheUnisex€€€
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   La Myrrhe

   Myrrh and honey with sparkling aldehydes, a golden church. Shares myrrh with Olibanum.

   Notes: myrrh, aldehydes, honey, sandalwood · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · autumn, winter · office-safe
2. Penhaligon'sNicheFor women€€€
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   Luna

   Bitter orange and juniper under moonlight, calm and fresh. Shares amber, myrrh with Olibanum.

   Notes: bitter orange, juniper, rose, amber, bergamot, myrrh · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe
3. AesopNicheUnisex€€€
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   Hwyl

   Thyme, cypress and smoke, a forest temple in Japan. Shares frankincense with Olibanum.

   Notes: thyme, cypress, smoke, vetiver, frankincense, moss · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · autumn, winter · office-safe
4. L'Artisan ParfumeurNicheUnisex€€€
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   Passage d'Enfer

   Incense and white lily in a cool stone chapel. Shares incense with Olibanum.

   Notes: incense, lily, aloe, cedar, benzoin, musk · Soft · lasts 4–8h · autumn, winter · office-safe

Before buying a full bottle, try a sample of two or three of these for a few days. Niche perfume changes a lot on skin.