Fragrance comparison

Mismar vs Olibanum

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 107 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mismar

In Astra

3.8278 votes

Rank #9,827 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

Olibanum

Evocative Perfumes

4.6629 votes

Rank #19,320 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mismar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mismar
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Olibanum
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mismar4/7

Olibanum3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MismarIn Astra

OlibanumEvocative Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 21%Had 9%Want 70%

4.66/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 17%Had 5%Want 79%

Category winnerOlibanumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

35%Like

23%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

69%Love

28%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerOlibanumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityMismar

SillageMismar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value58

Category winnerOlibanumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

amber48%

fresh30%

woody100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

amber70%

smoky60%

iris50%

Scent match69%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Juniper

Heart

GingerCypress

Base

OlibanumAmbergris

Top15-30 mins

CypressJuniper

Heart2-4 hrs

OlibanumIris

Base8-12+ hrs

Ash

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Cypress and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Olibanum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall83

Winter52

Day100

Night73

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night92

Category winnerMismarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex56

Women6

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,827

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#19,320

PerfumerMark Evans

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerMismarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mismar opens with a cold, vivid mix of juniper, ginger and green cypress, then settles into incense, ambergris and a dry amber warmth. It reads bright and aromatic at first, but the drydown can feel more resinous, salty and slightly animalic. This suits shoppers who want a fresher woody amber with real presence. Sampl…

Reviews →

Evocative Perfumes Olibanum strips away modern sweetness to deliver raw, meditative frankincense. The opening hits fast. Fresh crushed cypress and bitter juniper needles deliver a brisk, pine-scented shock to the nose. Within twenty minutes, the coniferous blast calms down. Earthy olibanum resin steps forward alongsi…

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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, Mismar or Olibanum?

Mismar takes 4 of 7 categories. Mismar is rated 3.82/5 from 78 votes; Olibanum is rated 4.66/5 from 29 votes. Choose Mismar for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Olibanum for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mismar or Olibanum?

Mismar lasts longest (Mismar 80/100, Olibanum 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mismar or Olibanum?

Mismar projects furthest (Mismar 66/100, Olibanum 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mismar and Olibanum smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Juniper, Cypress and Olibanum.

Is Mismar or Olibanum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mismar is the stronger pick. For winter, Olibanum is the stronger pick. Mismar suits daytime wear; Olibanum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mismar and Olibanum?

Mismar has top notes of Juniper, heart notes of Ginger and Cypress, a base of Olibanum and Ambergris. Olibanum has top notes of Cypress and Juniper, heart notes of Olibanum and Iris, a base of Ash.