Fragrance comparison

c 1 – 3 Poivres vs Incense Oud

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,036 ratings analysed

c 1 – 3 Poivres

Unika

4.789 votes

Rank #30,854 Fresh SpicyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Incense Oud

By Kilian

4.151,027 votes

Rank #480 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Incense Oud takes 3 of 4 categories.

c 1 – 3 Poivres
Choose it for a fresh spicy and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Incense Oud
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

c 1 – 3 Poivres1/4

Incense Oud3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Incense Oud
Sillage & projection: Incense Oud
Value for money: c 1 – 3 Poivres
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Incense Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

c 1 – 3 PoivresUnika

Incense OudBy Kilian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

4.15/ 5 · 1,027 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

78%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

61%Love

27%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

830 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityIncense Oud

SillageIncense Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value43

Category winnerc 1 – 3 PoivresBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

musky91%

woody83%

citrus74%

powdery65%

soft spicy56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

rose77%

oud69%

smoky61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Sichuan PepperPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Virginia CedarPatchouli

Base5-7 hrs

Muskoak moss

Top

RoseCardamomPink PepperGeranium

Heart

PatchouliVirginia CedarPapyrusMethyl Pamplemousse

Base

IncenseAgarwood (Oud)Sandalwoodoak mossMuskFrench labdanum

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Virginia Cedar, Patchouli and Musk. Durations are only published for c 1 – 3 Poivres, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night41

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 17%Party 10%

Men31

Unisex61

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,854

PerfumerVéronique Stambouli

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#480

PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews137

Category winnerIncense OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Unika c 1 - 3 Poivres strips away perfume clutter to focus on pure spice dynamics. The opening snaps with bright Sichuan pepper, sweet pink pepper berries, and sharp cracked black pepper. It tingles on the skin. You notice an instant burst of zesty grapefruit facets from the Sichuan oil rather than sticky citrus juice…

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Incense Oud by By Kilian delivers a dry, resinous experience anchored by agarwood and warm spice. This unisex scent balances a sharp, peppery opening with a heavy, meditative base of incense and sandalwood. It functions best in cooler weather or formal evening settings, offering a sophisticated presence that avoids co…

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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, c 1 – 3 Poivres or Incense Oud?

Incense Oud takes 3 of 4 categories. c 1 – 3 Poivres is rated 4.78/5 from 9 votes; Incense Oud is rated 4.15/5 from 1,027 votes. Choose c 1 – 3 Poivres for a fresh spicy and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Incense Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, c 1 – 3 Poivres or Incense Oud?

Incense Oud lasts longest (Incense Oud 77/100, c 1 – 3 Poivres 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, c 1 – 3 Poivres or Incense Oud?

Incense Oud projects furthest (Incense Oud 64/100, c 1 – 3 Poivres 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do c 1 – 3 Poivres and Incense Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Virginia Cedar, Patchouli and Musk.

Is c 1 – 3 Poivres or Incense Oud better for summer or winter?

c 1 – 3 Poivres suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in c 1 – 3 Poivres and Incense Oud?

c 1 – 3 Poivres has top notes of Sichuan Pepper, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Virginia Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Musk and oak moss. Incense Oud has top notes of Rose, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Geranium, heart notes of Patchouli, Virginia Cedar, Papyrus and Methyl Pamplemousse, a base of Incense, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and oak moss.