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Dimlight vs Incense 01

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

Updated 402 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Incense 01 takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Dimlight

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Incense 01

    Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Dimlight1/5
Incense 014/5
Ratings & consensus
Incense 01
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Incense 01
Sillage & projection
Incense 01
Value for money
Dimlight
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Incense 01

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
DimlightVoyager
Incense 01Swiss Arabian
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 29%Had 5%Want 67%
4.19/ 5 · 383 votes
Have 95%Had 5%Want 0%
Category winnerIncense 01Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
47%Love
21%Like
21%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

66%Love
19%Like
6%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate

260 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity81
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityIncense 01

SillageIncense 01

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value85
¤ Price value72
Category winnerDimlightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
warm spicy91%
almond83%
rum74%
sweet65%
powdery56%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
RumAlmondCardamom
Heart
OakTobacco
Base
SandalwoodCedarwoodVanilla
Top
FrankincenseJuniperRumBergamot
Heart
FigHazelnutRoasted NutsAlmondLily of the Valley
Base
Dark ChocolateSandalwoodVanillaCedarwoodMoss
InformationalShared notesRum, Almond, Sandalwood and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter88
Day71
Night100
Spring67
Summer31
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men50
Unisex50
Women0
Men59
Unisex36
Women5
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,169

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#671

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews88

Category winnerIncense 01Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dimlight by Voyager opens with a sharp kick of dark rum, spiced cardamom, and crushed bitter almond. As the booze settles, dry tobacco and charred oak emerge in the heart, giving the scent a smoky, woody character that cuts through cold air. The base lingers on cedarwood, sandalwood, and a subtle touch of vanilla that…

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Incense 01 by Swiss Arabian centers on a resinous, meditative frankincense supported by sweet fig and roasted nuts. This unisex fragrance provides a warm, woody experience that shines in colder weather. It offers a sophisticated presence for those who enjoy incense-forward scents with a touch of gourmand depth. The 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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dimlight or Incense 01?

Incense 01 takes 4 of 5 categories. Dimlight is rated 4.00/5 from 19 votes; Incense 01 is rated 4.19/5 from 383 votes. Choose Dimlight for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Incense 01 for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Dimlight or Incense 01?

They last about the same: Incense 01 81/100, Dimlight 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Dimlight or Incense 01?

Projection is very close: Incense 01 73/100, Dimlight 71/100 for sillage.

Do Dimlight and Incense 01 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Rum, Almond, Sandalwood and Cedarwood.

Is Dimlight or Incense 01 better for summer or winter?

Dimlight suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dimlight and Incense 01?

Dimlight has top notes of Rum, Almond and Cardamom, heart notes of Oak and Tobacco, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Vanilla. Incense 01 has top notes of Frankincense, Juniper, Rum and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig, Hazelnut, Roasted Nuts and Almond, a base of Dark Chocolate, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cedarwood.

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