Best incense perfumes for women
Incense notes (frankincense, olibanum, myrrh) are smoky, resinous and spiritual. They give depth and a cool, mineral smokiness. Below are the 20 best-rated incense fragrances for women (including unisex) on MaxParfum, ranked by community rating and popularity, with a cheaper dupe where one exists.
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#1
Clive Christian
Blonde Amber
Warm Spicy, Amber, Woody
Cheaper alternative: La Ree Fragrances Golden Amber +5 more -
#2
Bond No. 9
Andy Warhol
Woody, Fruity, Amber
Cheaper alternative: Alexandria Fragrances FAME 15 -
#3
Carolina Herrera
Iris Empire
Warm Spicy, Iris, Powdery
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances DUA’s Empire of Iris -
#4
Guerlain
Bois d'Armenie
Amber, Woody, Balsamic
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Dark As Wood -
#5
Guerlain
Spiritueuse Double Vanille
Vanilla, Amber, Woody
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Vanilla so sweet +1 more -
#6
Roja Dove
United Arab Emirates
Rose, Fresh Spicy, Woody
Cheaper alternative: Alexandria Fragrances Key Of Life -
#7
Frederic Malle
The Moon
Fruity, Sweet, Oud
Cheaper alternative: Paris Corner Emir Identify Oud Crescent +1 more -
#8
Roja Dove
Sweetie Aoud
Woody, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Alexandria Fragrances Sweetest Aoud -
#9
Louis Vuitton
Ombre Nomade
Amber, Oud, Warm Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Armaf Oros Pure Leather Gold +10 more -
#10
Tom Ford
Tuscan Leather
Leather, Fruity, Animalic
Cheaper alternative: Maison Alhambra Toscano Leather +10 more -
#11
Amouage
Opus Xiv Royal Tobacco
Amber, Sweet, Balsamic
Cheaper alternative: Pendora Scents Regal Reserve Charuto +1 more -
#12
Parfums de Marly
Habdan
Amber, Warm Spicy, Caramel
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Essence Of Royalty -
#13
Xerjoff
Amber Star
Amber, Woody, Balsamic
Cheaper alternative: Alexandria Fragrances Solaris -
#14
Parfums de Marly
Sedley
Citrus, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Lattafa Maahir Legacy +2 more -
#15
Amouage
Interlude Black Iris
Amber, Woody, Powdery
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Abraaj Valour Night Iris +1 more -
#16
Amouage
Bahjah
Citrus, Woody, Mossy
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Awakened Joy -
#17
Lancôme
Parfait de Roses
Vanilla, Rose, Amber
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Flawless Roses -
#18
Xerjoff
Luxor
Warm Spicy, Woody, Animalic
Cheaper alternative: Ministry Of Oud Thailand Oud -
#19
Amouage
Opus XII Rose Incense
Amber, Rose, Woody
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Posh Alpha -
#20
Amouage
Boundless
Warm Spicy, Amber, Balsamic
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Everlasting
Incense fragrance FAQs
What is the best incense perfume for women?
Based on community ratings, the top picks are Clive Christian Blonde Amber, Bond No. 9 Andy Warhol and Carolina Herrera Iris Empire. All 20 on this list are well-known fragrances with incense in their notes.
What does incense smell like in perfume?
Incense notes (frankincense, olibanum, myrrh) are smoky, resinous and spiritual. They give depth and a cool, mineral smokiness.
Are there cheaper alternatives to these incense fragrances?
Yes. 20 of these have known dupes on MaxParfum, for example La Ree Fragrances Golden Amber (a dupe of Blonde Amber), Alexandria Fragrances FAME 15 (a dupe of Andy Warhol) and Dua Fragrances DUA’s Empire of Iris (a dupe of Iris Empire).
More fragrances by note
- Vanilla
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