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Notes
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Accords
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Perfumer
Oliban
feminine
Created by Yann Vasnier
Oliban by Keiko Mecheri is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Oliban was launched in 2004. The nose behind this fragrance is Yann Vasnier. "A diffused composition of pure olibanum incense sustained by woodsy notes and balsamic notes affirms its magnetic sensuality. A harmony of ambergris powder and rose unveils an unexpected profound and intense perfume." -Note from the brand.
Best Season
94%
Win
29%
Spr
15%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
75%
Day
77%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
Single layer composition with community-voted intensity.
User Ratings
377 votes
3.89
Love it
12132%
Like it
16143%
OK
308%
Dislike
6417%
Hate it
10%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 6 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
Oliban is praised for its beautiful, sophisticated scent composition featuring frankincense and warm notes, making it ideal for fragrance lovers who appreciate quality. However, the community consensus is that it suffers from significant longevity issues, fading quickly despite being an EDP, which limits its practical wearability.
Strengths
- Beautiful, complex scent profile with frankincense, honey, rose, and tobacco
- Excellent fragrance composition and quality notes
- Appeals to niche fragrance enthusiasts and specific communities
Weaknesses
- Poor longevity for an EDP - fades within 30 minutes
- Lacks noticeable projection and sillage
- Weaker performance than expected for the fragrance category
Best for
Personal enjoyment only (not for projection)Close-contact situationsLayering with other fragrances for better longevity
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
