Fragrance comparison

Black Frankincense vs Ex Voto

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 202 ratings analysed

Black Frankincense

Scent Trunk

3.6712 votes

Rank #56,823 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Ex Voto

WienerBlut

4.10190 votes

Rank #4,612 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ex Voto takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black Frankincense
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ex Voto
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Black Frankincense2/5

Ex Voto3/5

Ratings & consensus: Ex Voto
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Frankincense
Sillage & projection: Ex Voto
Value for money: Black Frankincense
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ex Voto

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black FrankincenseScent Trunk

Ex VotoWienerBlut

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 1%Want 73%

4.10/ 5 · 190 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 78%

Category winnerEx VotoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

42%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

42%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

91 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityBlack Frankincense

SillageEx Voto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value48

Category winnerBlack FrankincenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

musky69%

lactonic61%

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

floral84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OlibanumTulsiNatural MuskMilkSaltChamomile

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

OlibanumChamomileNutmegMelilot or Sweet CloverMastic or LentisqueGuaiac WoodPink PepperSandalwoodAmbergris

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOlibanum and Chamomile. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day75

Night100

Spring56

Summer26

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex33

Women17

Men29

Unisex65

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,823

PerfumerDana El Masri

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,612

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews58

Category winnerEx VotoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Frankincense by Scent Trunk is a resinous, unisex fragrance that centers on the deep, spicy profile of olibanum. It offers an easygoing, modern take on traditional incense, making it a functional choice for those who want a grounded, aromatic scent for daily office wear or casual afternoon settings during cooler…

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Ex Voto is a cool, airy incense with pink pepper sparkle, candle wax softness, and a dry herbal thread of chamomile and clover. It opens brighter and lighter than many church-style scents, then settles into smoky woods and warm resin. On skin, it usually reads refined rather than heavy. Several wearers love its weight…

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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, Black Frankincense or Ex Voto?

Ex Voto takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Frankincense is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes; Ex Voto is rated 4.10/5 from 190 votes. Choose Black Frankincense for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ex Voto for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Frankincense or Ex Voto?

Black Frankincense lasts longest (Black Frankincense 80/100, Ex Voto 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Frankincense or Ex Voto?

Ex Voto projects furthest (Ex Voto 56/100, Black Frankincense 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Frankincense and Ex Voto smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Olibanum and Chamomile.

Is Black Frankincense or Ex Voto better for summer or winter?

Black Frankincense suits evening wear; Ex Voto suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Frankincense and Ex Voto?

Black Frankincense features Olibanum, Tulsi, Natural Musk, Milk and Salt. Ex Voto features Olibanum, Chamomile, Nutmeg, Melilot or Sweet Clover and Mastic or Lentisque.