Fragrance comparison

Voile D’encens vs Epic

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

4 wins

Voile D’encens

Motif Olfactif

4.1828 votes

Rank #21,032 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Epic

American Eagle

4.1010 votes

Rank #40,610 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Voile D’encens takes 4 of 4 categories.

Voile D’encens
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Epic
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Voile D’encens4/4

Epic0/4

Ratings & consensus: Voile D’encens
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Voile D’encens
Sillage & projection: Voile D’encens
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Voile D’encens

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Voile D’encensMotif Olfactif

EpicAmerican Eagle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 57%Had 36%Want 7%

Category winnerVoile D’encensRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

20%Love

70%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityVoile D’encens

SillageVoile D’encens

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

amber83%

fruity74%

green65%

fresh spicy56%

green100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RhubarbOlibanumOakElemi resinRoseVetiverPearCedarTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mandarin OrangeAldehydesLemonNeroliGreen LeavesGalbanumRhubarb

Heart

Red ApplePearSandalwoodVetiverPatchouli

Base

Tonka BeanMossMyrrhMusk

InformationalShared notesRhubarb, Vetiver, Pear and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Voile D’encens, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer33

Fall100

Winter78

Day64

Night100

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex82

Women0

Date 34%Casual 26%Party 21%Work 18%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,032

PerfumerOswald Pare

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#40,610

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVoile D’encensHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Voile D’encens by Motif Olfactif flips traditional church incense on its head by pairing dry frankincense smoke with mouth-puckering tart rhubarb and juicy pear. Right out of the atomizer, you get a bright, tangy burst that instantly cuts through resinous olibanum and pine-like elemi. As it warms on your skin, a jammy…

Reviews →

Epic by American Eagle is an aromatic, fruity fragrance for men that centers on a crisp blend of mandarin, green leaves, and rhubarb. Released in 2012, this scent opens with a sharp, aldehyde-driven freshness that settles into a woody, musky base. It is a casual choice suitable for daily wear, particularly during the …

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, Voile D’encens or Epic?

Voile D’encens takes 4 of 4 categories. Voile D’encens is rated 4.18/5 from 28 votes; Epic is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Voile D’encens for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Epic for a green and aromatic character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Voile D’encens or Epic?

Voile D’encens lasts longest (Voile D’encens 75/100, Epic 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Voile D’encens or Epic?

Voile D’encens projects furthest (Voile D’encens 58/100, Epic 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Voile D’encens and Epic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and green accords. Common notes include Rhubarb, Vetiver, Pear and Tonka Bean.

Is Voile D’encens or Epic better for summer or winter?

Voile D’encens suits evening wear; Epic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Voile D’encens and Epic?

Voile D’encens features Rhubarb, Olibanum, Oak, Elemi resin and Rose. Epic has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Red Apple, Pear, Sandalwood and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Moss, Myrrh and Musk.