Fragrance comparison

Incense Oud vs Kalimantan

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,265 ratings analysed

Incense Oud

By Kilian

4.151,027 votes

Rank #482 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Kalimantan

Chantecaille

4.30238 votes

Rank #26,541 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kalimantan takes 5 of 7 categories.

Incense Oud
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Kalimantan
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Incense Oud2/7

Kalimantan5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Incense OudBy Kilian

KalimantanChantecaille

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,027 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.30/ 5 · 238 votes

Have 33%Had 7%Want 61%

Category winnerKalimantanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

27%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

830 votes

56%Love

30%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

238 votes

Category winnerIncense OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityKalimantan

SillageKalimantan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value56

Category winnerKalimantanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

rose77%

oud69%

smoky61%

amber100%

woody92%

balsamic84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseCardamomPink PepperGeranium

Heart

PatchouliVirginia CedarPapyrusMethyl Pamplemousse

Base

IncenseAgarwood (Oud)Sandalwoodoak mossMuskFrench labdanum

Top15-30 mins

ThymeRosemaryBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseFrench labdanumPatchouli

Base6-10+ hrs

VanilleBenzoinStyraxSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Virginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Virginia Cedar, Incense and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Kalimantan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerKalimantanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex61

Women8

Men9

Unisex65

Women26

Date 40%Party 26%Casual 20%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#482

PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews137

Overall rank#26,541

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIncense OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Kalimantan by Chantecaille strips away delicate floral sweetness in favor of raw resinous warmth. Created by perfumer Pierre Negrin in 2010, the scent opens with a sharp, medicinal burst of aromatic thyme, crushed rosemary, and bitter bergamot before diving straight into a brooding core of French labdanum, dark patcho…

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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, Incense Oud or Kalimantan?

Kalimantan takes 5 of 7 categories. Incense Oud is rated 4.15/5 from 1,027 votes; Kalimantan is rated 4.30/5 from 238 votes. Choose Incense Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Kalimantan for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Incense Oud or Kalimantan?

They last about the same: Kalimantan 79/100, Incense Oud 77/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Incense Oud or Kalimantan?

Kalimantan projects furthest (Kalimantan 70/100, Incense Oud 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Incense Oud and Kalimantan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Virginia Cedar, Incense and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Incense Oud or Kalimantan better for summer or winter?

For summer, Incense Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Incense Oud is the stronger pick. Kalimantan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Incense Oud and Kalimantan?

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. Kalimantan has top notes of Thyme, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, French labdanum and Patchouli, a base of Vanille, Benzoin, Styrax and Sandalwood.