Fragrance comparison

Olibanum vs Luban

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

3 wins

Olibanum

Evocative Perfumes

4.6629 votes

Rank #18,630 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Luban

Adleen Haute Parfumerie

4.5812 votes

Rank #36,604 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Olibanum takes 3 of 5 categories.

Olibanum
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Luban
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Olibanum3/5

Luban2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OlibanumEvocative Perfumes

LubanAdleen Haute Parfumerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.66/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 17%Had 5%Want 79%

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 59%

Category winnerOlibanumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

28%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

83%Love

8%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage89

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityLuban

SillageLuban

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value32

Category winnerOlibanumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

amber70%

smoky60%

iris50%

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

violet69%

balsamic61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CypressJuniper

Heart2-4 hrs

OlibanumIris

Base8-12+ hrs

Ash

Top

Pink PepperBlack PepperOrange OilCypress

Heart

OlibanumVioletelemiJuniperAmbrox Super

Base

Peru BalsamPralineAmbrocenideAmbergrisAmbrettolideCedar

InformationalShared notesCypress, Juniper and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Olibanum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night92

Spring86

Summer57

Fall86

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

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

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,630

PerfumerMark Evans

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#36,604

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOlibanumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

Luban by Adleen Haute Parfumerie is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Luban was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Orange Oil and Cypress; middle notes are Olibanum, Violet, elemi, Juniper and Ambrox Super;…

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, Olibanum or Luban?

Olibanum takes 3 of 5 categories. Olibanum is rated 4.66/5 from 29 votes; Luban is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose Olibanum for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Luban for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Olibanum or Luban?

Luban lasts longest (Luban 93/100, Olibanum 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Olibanum or Luban?

Luban projects furthest (Luban 89/100, Olibanum 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Olibanum and Luban smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cypress, Juniper and Olibanum.

Is Olibanum or Luban better for summer or winter?

Olibanum suits daytime wear; Luban suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Olibanum and Luban?

Olibanum has top notes of Cypress and Juniper, heart notes of Olibanum and Iris, a base of Ash. Luban has top notes of Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Orange Oil and Cypress, heart notes of Olibanum, Violet, elemi and Juniper, a base of Peru Balsam, Praline, Ambrocenide and Ambergris.