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Kalimantan vs Incense Oud

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

Updated 1,265 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kalimantan takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Kalimantan

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

  • Incense Oud

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Kalimantan5/7
Incense Oud2/7
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
KalimantanChantecaille
Incense OudBy Kilian
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.30/ 5 · 238 votes
Have 33%Had 7%Want 61%
4.15/ 5 · 1,027 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerKalimantanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
56%Love
30%Like
3%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate

238 votes

61%Love
27%Like
3%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

830 votes

Category winnerIncense OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityKalimantan

SillageKalimantan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value56
¤ Price value43
Category winnerKalimantanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody92%
balsamic84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
vanilla61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
rose77%
oud69%
smoky61%
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
Top15-30 mins
ThymeRosemaryBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
IncenseFrench labdanumPatchouli
Base6-10+ hrs
VanilleBenzoinStyraxSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Virginia Cedar
Top
RoseCardamomPink PepperGeranium
Heart
PatchouliVirginia CedarPapyrusMethyl Pamplemousse
Base
IncenseAgarwood (Oud)Sandalwoodoak mossMuskFrench labdanum
InformationalShared notesIncense, French labdanum, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Kalimantan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring37
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day37
Night100
Spring36
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerKalimantanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men9
Unisex65
Women26
Date 40%Party 26%Casual 20%Work 14%
Men31
Unisex61
Women8
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,541

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#482

PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews137

Category winnerIncense OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Kalimantan or Incense Oud?

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

Which lasts longer, Kalimantan or Incense Oud?

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

Which projects more, Kalimantan or Incense Oud?

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

Do Kalimantan and Incense Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, French labdanum, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

Is Kalimantan or Incense Oud better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Kalimantan and Incense Oud?

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. 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.

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