Fragrance comparison

Incense 01 vs OR ± Cashmere

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 440 ratings analysed

6 wins

Incense 01

Swiss Arabian

4.19383 votes

Rank #649 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

OR ± Cashmere

UERMI · 2016

3.7557 votes

Rank #17,404 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Incense 01 takes 6 of 7 categories.

Incense 01
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
OR ± Cashmere
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Incense 016/7

OR ± Cashmere1/7

Ratings & consensus: Incense 01
Community sentiment: Incense 01
Longevity: Incense 01
Sillage & projection: Incense 01
Value for money: Incense 01
Versatility: OR ± Cashmere
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Incense 01

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Incense 01Swiss Arabian

OR ± CashmereUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 383 votes

Have 95%Had 5%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 28%Had 16%Want 56%

Category winnerIncense 01Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

66%Love

19%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

260 votes

25%Love

46%Like

11%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerIncense 01Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityIncense 01

SillageIncense 01

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value38

Category winnerIncense 01Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

amber88%

nutty77%

rum65%

musky53%

powdery42%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FrankincenseJuniperRumBergamot

Heart

FigHazelnutRoasted NutsAlmondLily of the Valley

Base

Dark ChocolateSandalwoodVanillaCedarwoodMoss

Notes

RumAmberHazelnutWoody NotesWhite Musk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRum and Hazelnut. Durations are only published for OR ± Cashmere, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring24

Summer5

Fall100

Winter100

Day77

Night100

Category winnerOR ± CashmereMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex36

Women5

Men14

Unisex73

Women14

Date 32%Casual 30%Work 25%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#649

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews88

Overall rank#17,404

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched2016

Reviews9

Category winnerIncense 01Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

The rum hits immediately. That boozy punch stings your nostrils with medicinal alcohol fumes for three quick minutes before relaxing into rich warmth. Then the real scent emerges. A thick layer of roasted hazelnut and golden amber coats your skin, skipping sugary sweetness to focus on dry toasted nut husks. It feels e…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Incense 01 or OR ± Cashmere?

Incense 01 takes 6 of 7 categories. Incense 01 is rated 4.19/5 from 383 votes; OR ± Cashmere is rated 3.75/5 from 57 votes. Choose Incense 01 for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose OR ± Cashmere for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Incense 01 or OR ± Cashmere?

They last about the same: Incense 01 81/100, OR ± Cashmere 79/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Incense 01 or OR ± Cashmere?

Incense 01 projects furthest (Incense 01 73/100, OR ± Cashmere 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Incense 01 and OR ± Cashmere smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Rum and Hazelnut.

Is Incense 01 or OR ± Cashmere better for summer or winter?

For summer, Incense 01 is the stronger pick. For winter, Incense 01 is the stronger pick. OR ± Cashmere suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Incense 01 and OR ± Cashmere?

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. OR ± Cashmere features Rum, Amber, Hazelnut, Woody Notes and White Musk.