Year: 2006
Notes: orange blossom, frankincense, myrrh, sandalwood
Olibanum could have been an extraordinary frankincense and myrrh fragrance, but certain shortcomings in the composition severely spoilt one's enjoyment of it.
Although a little smoky, it's much too ethereal and clean for its own good. Yes, the church incense association is evident but it's not as obvious or intriguing as one had hoped. A subtle tobacco accord can also be detected but this could be largely due to the added presence of the orange blossom. With regards to the sandalwood, only a minuscule amount must have been used as it's virtually impossible to discern.
Overall, it's a truly underwhelming rendition of incense that fails to contribute anything new or substantial to this genre. Furthermore, its longevity and sillage are both rather disappointing. Given its hefty price, one would have expected something more than just a demure and polite scent, even if it smells very natural.
For incense aficionados, it would probably be wise to also investigate Black Tourmaline by Olivier Durbano, as Olibanum could prove to be a very expensive mistake.
Although a little smoky, it's much too ethereal and clean for its own good. Yes, the church incense association is evident but it's not as obvious or intriguing as one had hoped. A subtle tobacco accord can also be detected but this could be largely due to the added presence of the orange blossom. With regards to the sandalwood, only a minuscule amount must have been used as it's virtually impossible to discern.
Overall, it's a truly underwhelming rendition of incense that fails to contribute anything new or substantial to this genre. Furthermore, its longevity and sillage are both rather disappointing. Given its hefty price, one would have expected something more than just a demure and polite scent, even if it smells very natural.
For incense aficionados, it would probably be wise to also investigate Black Tourmaline by Olivier Durbano, as Olibanum could prove to be a very expensive mistake.
