Fragrance comparison

Ouranon vs Encens Cuivre

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 369 ratings analysed

Ouranon

Aesop

3.81240 votes

Rank #8,767 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Encens Cuivre

Ojar

4.36129 votes

Rank #3,203 AmberBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Encens Cuivre takes 5 of 5 categories.

Ouranon
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in winter.
Encens Cuivre
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ouranon0/5

Encens Cuivre5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OuranonAesop

Encens CuivreOjar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 240 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.36/ 5 · 129 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%

Category winnerEncens CuivreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

30%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

7%Hate

189 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityEncens Cuivre

SillageEncens Cuivre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value68

Category winnerEncens CuivreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

green69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

balsamic92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

musky61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderelemiPetitgrain

Heart

HayFrankincenseChamomile

Base

MyrrhPatchouliTonka Bean

Top

Brazilian Rosewoodelemi

Heart

FrankincensePatchouliMyrrh

Base

AmbergrisVanilaMusk

InformationalShared noteselemi, Frankincense, Myrrh and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex60

Women10

Men71

Unisex14

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,767

PerfumerBarnabe Fillion

Launched—

Reviews48

Overall rank#3,203

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winnerEncens CuivreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aesop Ouranon opens dry and aromatic, with lavender, petitgrain and elemi giving a sharp herbal lift before hay, chamomile and frankincense take over. The heart feels sun-baked, resinous and slightly dusty. On skin, it usually settles into myrrh, patchouli and tonka, warmer and softer but still earthy. It suits weare…

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Encens Cuivre by Ojar relies on a heavy hit of Omani frankincense paired with Brazilian rosewood and elemi. This unisex resinous scent brings a modern, balsamic warmth that works well in cooler autumn and winter weather. It offers a distinct profile for those who enjoy incense-heavy fragrances that feel grounded and e…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ouranon or Encens Cuivre?

Encens Cuivre takes 5 of 5 categories. Ouranon is rated 3.81/5 from 240 votes; Encens Cuivre is rated 4.36/5 from 129 votes. Choose Ouranon for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in winter. Choose Encens Cuivre for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ouranon or Encens Cuivre?

Encens Cuivre lasts longest (Encens Cuivre 85/100, Ouranon 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ouranon or Encens Cuivre?

Encens Cuivre projects furthest (Encens Cuivre 79/100, Ouranon 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ouranon and Encens Cuivre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include elemi, Frankincense, Myrrh and Patchouli.

Is Ouranon or Encens Cuivre better for summer or winter?

Encens Cuivre suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ouranon and Encens Cuivre?

Ouranon has top notes of Lavender, elemi and Petitgrain, heart notes of Hay, Frankincense and Chamomile, a base of Myrrh, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. Encens Cuivre has top notes of Brazilian Rosewood and elemi, heart notes of Frankincense, Patchouli and Myrrh, a base of Ambergris, Vanila and Musk.