Gourmand vs Incense 01
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Incense 01 takes 6 of 7 categories.
GourmandChoose it for a sweet and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Incense 01Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Gourmand1/7
Incense 016/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Incense 01
- Community sentiment
- Incense 01
- Longevity
- Incense 01
- Sillage & projection
- Incense 01
- Value for money
- Incense 01
- Versatility
- Gourmand
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Incense 01
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
GourmandOlfactive OIncense 01Swiss ArabianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 23%Had 3%Want 74%
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 hate52%Love
21%Like
14%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
29 votes
66%Love
19%Like
6%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate
260 votes
Category winnerIncense 01Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIncense 01
SillageIncense 01
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIncense 01Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
amber92%
vanilla84%
warm spicy77%
lactonic69%
patchouli61%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber, sweet and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
HoneyFigRum
Heart
MilkTonka BeanDark Chocolate
Base
PatchouliAmberVanilla Bean
Top
FrankincenseJuniperRumBergamot
Heart
FigHazelnutRoasted NutsAlmondLily of the Valley
Base
Dark ChocolateSandalwoodVanillaCedarwoodMoss
InformationalShared notesFig, Rum and Dark Chocolate. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring27
Summer18
Fall100
Winter91
Day100
Night100
Spring67
Summer31
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerGourmandMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,825
PerfumerOlivia da Costa
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#671
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews88
Category winnerIncense 01Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGourmand by Olfactive O opens with a heavy pour of dark rum and warm honey, cutting through the initial chill of autumn. Unlike typical sugary dessert scents, this fragrance develops a thick, milky texture on the skin, supported by the nutty warmth of tonka bean and a faint fig fruitiness. It settles into a dry vanill…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Gourmand or Incense 01?
Incense 01 takes 6 of 7 categories. Gourmand is rated 4.07/5 from 29 votes; Incense 01 is rated 4.19/5 from 383 votes. Choose Gourmand for a sweet and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Incense 01 for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Gourmand or Incense 01?
Incense 01 lasts longest (Incense 01 81/100, Gourmand 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gourmand or Incense 01?
Incense 01 projects furthest (Incense 01 73/100, Gourmand 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gourmand and Incense 01 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Fig, Rum and Dark Chocolate.
Is Gourmand or Incense 01 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Incense 01 is the stronger pick. For winter, Incense 01 is the stronger pick. Gourmand suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gourmand and Incense 01?
Gourmand has top notes of Honey, Fig and Rum, heart notes of Milk, Tonka Bean and Dark Chocolate, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Vanilla Bean. 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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