NOU Oliban

Notes, performance and price

NOU Oliban is a masculine amber, aromatic, fresh spicy and woody fragrance, released in 2017.

It opens with Olibanum, elemi and Chamomile, a heart of Olibanum, Citruses and Patchouli, and dries down to Benzoin, Cedar, Leather and Vanilla.

On skin it lasts around 4 hours, projects 7/10, leaves 3/10 sillage.

NOU Oliban is a cheaper alternative to

• Jovoy Paris La Liturgie des Heures — see its dupes
• Montale Full Incense — see its dupes
• James Heeley Cardinal — see its dupes

Looking for a cheaper dupe? See 5 scent-matched alternatives to NOU Oliban.

• Comme des Garcons Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Avignon

  Evokes the church-like olibanum and smoky balsamic character of NOU Oliban, leaning into a solemn and meditative liturgical atmosphere.

• Montale Full Incense
• Filippo Sorcinelli Lavs
• Jovoy Paris La Liturgie des Heures
• James Heeley Cardinal

Frequently asked questions about NOU Oliban

What does NOU Oliban smell like?

NOU Oliban is a masculine amber, aromatic, fresh spicy and woody fragrance, released in 2017. It opens with Olibanum, elemi and Chamomile, a heart of Olibanum, Citruses and Patchouli, and dries down to Benzoin, Cedar, Leather and Vanilla.

How long does NOU Oliban last?

On skin, NOU Oliban lasts around 4 hours on skin, projects 7/10, leaves 3/10 sillage.

What smells similar to NOU Oliban?

The closest alternative to NOU Oliban is Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Avignon with an estimated similarity of 91%. AltScent tracks 5 scent-matched alternatives.

Which NOU Oliban dupe is cheapest?

Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Avignon, at about $120 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above NOU Oliban's own estimate.

Which NOU Oliban dupe lasts longest?

Montale Full Incense, at about 7h on skin, against about 4h for NOU Oliban.

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