Incense Oud vs Obscurus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Incense Oud takes 5 of 7 categories.
Incense OudChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
ObscurusChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Incense Oud5/7
Obscurus2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Incense Oud
- Community sentiment
- Incense Oud
- Longevity
- Incense Oud
- Sillage & projection
- Incense Oud
- Value for money
- Obscurus
- Versatility
- Obscurus
- 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 KilianObscurusProfumo di FirenzeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.15/ 5 · 1,027 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
3.90/ 5 · 83 votes
Have 38%Had 9%Want 53%
Category winnerIncense OudRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate61%Love
27%Like
3%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
830 votes
33%Love
40%Like
19%Ok
2%Dislike
6%Hate
83 votes
Category winnerIncense OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIncense Oud
SillageIncense Oud
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerObscurusBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
rose77%
oud69%
smoky61%
woody100%
aromatic90%
amber80%
balsamic70%
smoky60%
warm spicy50%
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 = sharedTop
RoseCardamomPink PepperGeranium
Heart
PatchouliVirginia CedarPapyrusMethyl Pamplemousse
Base
IncenseAgarwood (Oud)Sandalwoodoak mossMuskFrench labdanum
Top30 to 45 minutes
PineGeraniumOrange
Heart2 to 3 hours
IncenseDavana
Base3 to 5 hours
Virginia CedarSandalwood
InformationalShared notesGeranium, Virginia Cedar, Incense and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Obscurus, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring36
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring73
Summer35
Fall100
Winter95
Day100
Night94
Category winnerObscurusMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#487
PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur
Launched—
Reviews137
Overall rank#18,062
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winnerIncense OudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIncense 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…
Reviews →Obscurus by Profumo di Firenze balances resinous warmth with a crisp, forest-like freshness. It opens with sharp pine needles, bright orange peel, and the herbal bite of geranium, giving the scent an immediate cooling clarity. Soon after, smoky incense and the sweet, herbal fruitiness of davana emerge to soften that b…
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, Incense Oud or Obscurus?
Incense Oud takes 5 of 7 categories. Incense Oud is rated 4.15/5 from 1,027 votes; Obscurus is rated 3.90/5 from 83 votes. Choose Incense Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Obscurus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Incense Oud or Obscurus?
Incense Oud lasts longest (Incense Oud 77/100, Obscurus 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Incense Oud or Obscurus?
Incense Oud projects furthest (Incense Oud 64/100, Obscurus 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Incense Oud and Obscurus smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Virginia Cedar, Incense and Sandalwood.
Is Incense Oud or Obscurus better for summer or winter?
For summer, Obscurus is the stronger pick. For winter, Incense Oud is the stronger pick. Obscurus suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Incense Oud and Obscurus?
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. Obscurus has top notes of Pine, Geranium and Orange, heart notes of Incense and Davana, a base of Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.
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