Fragrance comparison

Atomico XXVI vs Incense + Cardamom

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 30 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Atomico XXVI

Claudio Cutuli Parfums

5.001 votes

Rank #54,893 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Incense + Cardamom

Womo

4.867 votes

Rank #17,953 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Incense + Cardamom takes 2 of 4 categories.

Atomico XXVI
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity.
Incense + Cardamom
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Atomico XXVI1/4

Incense + Cardamom2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Atomico XXVI
Sillage & projection: Incense + Cardamom
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Incense + Cardamom

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Atomico XXVIClaudio Cutuli Parfums

Incense + CardamomWomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 13%Had 7%Want 80%

4.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 29%Had 2%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

86%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate96

Category winners

LongevityAtomico XXVI

SillageIncense + Cardamom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

balsamic84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

smoky61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

balsamic77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

IncenseBlack PepperLabdanumVanilla

Heart2 to 4 hours

CedarAustralian SandalwoodHaitian Vetiver

Base4 to 8 hours

AmberCashmere WoodLeather

Top

CardamomLimeNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

IncenseMastic or LentisqueBlack Pepper

Base

SandalwoodHaitian VetiverEbonyLabdanumMusk

InformationalShared notesIncense, Black Pepper, Labdanum and Haitian Vetiver. Durations are only published for Atomico XXVI, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring0

Summer0

Fall75

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,893

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,953

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerIncense + CardamomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Atomico XXVI by Claudio Cutuli Parfums is a rich woody amber fragrance built on resins, dry woods, and soft warmth. It opens with smoky incense and a sharp kick of crushed black pepper, paired with sticky labdanum and sweet vanilla. As the initial sharpness settles, the scent moves into a dry forest heart of cedar, cr…

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Incense + Cardamom by Womo is a woody aromatic creation that highlights spicy cardamom and resinous incense. Launched in 2017, this unisex scent provides a dry, textured experience. It sits well on skin during cooler months, offering a sophisticated profile for enthusiasts who appreciate minimalist, spice-forward comp…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Atomico XXVI or Incense + Cardamom?

Incense + Cardamom takes 2 of 4 categories. Atomico XXVI is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Incense + Cardamom is rated 4.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Atomico XXVI for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Choose Incense + Cardamom for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Atomico XXVI or Incense + Cardamom?

Atomico XXVI lasts longest (Atomico XXVI 80/100, Incense + Cardamom 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Atomico XXVI or Incense + Cardamom?

Incense + Cardamom projects furthest (Incense + Cardamom 58/100, Atomico XXVI 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Atomico XXVI and Incense + Cardamom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Incense, Black Pepper, Labdanum and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Atomico XXVI or Incense + Cardamom better for summer or winter?

Incense + Cardamom suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Atomico XXVI and Incense + Cardamom?

Atomico XXVI has top notes of Incense, Black Pepper, Labdanum and Vanilla, heart notes of Cedar, Australian Sandalwood and Haitian Vetiver, a base of Amber, Cashmere Wood and Leather. Incense + Cardamom has top notes of Cardamom, Lime, Nutmeg and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Incense, Mastic or Lentisque and Black Pepper, a base of Sandalwood, Haitian Vetiver, Ebony and Labdanum.