Best incense perfumes
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 on MaxParfum, ranked by community rating and popularity, with a cheaper dupe where one exists.
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#1
Dolce & Gabbana
The One Luminous Night
Amber, Fresh Spicy, Sweet
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Lumiere Garcon +1 more -
#2
Louis Vuitton
Imagination
Citrus, Amber, Fresh
Cheaper alternative: Ard Al Zaafaran Saheb Intense +7 more -
#3
Clive Christian
Blonde Amber
Warm Spicy, Amber, Woody
Cheaper alternative: La Ree Fragrances Golden Amber +5 more -
#4
Bond No. 9
Andy Warhol
Woody, Fruity, Amber
Cheaper alternative: Alexandria Fragrances FAME 15 -
#5
Carolina Herrera
Iris Empire
Warm Spicy, Iris, Powdery
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances DUA’s Empire of Iris -
#6
Amouage
Jubilation 40 Man
Amber, Woody, Fruity
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Ecstasy 40 +1 more -
#7
Paco Rabanne
Invictus Victory Elixir
Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Amber
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Invicto Victorious -
#8
Parfums de Marly
Herod
Tobacco, Vanilla, Warm Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Maison Alhambra Hercules +3 more -
#9
Amouage
Interlude 53 Man
Amber, Smoky, Woody
Cheaper alternative: Paris Corner Killer Oud +6 more -
#10
Gucci
Envy for Men
Warm Spicy, Woody, Amber
Cheaper alternative: Fomo The Envy Of Fomo -
#11
Chanel
Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum
Citrus, Amber, Woody
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Canale Di Blue Parfum Intense -
#12
Armani
Acqua di Gio Profumo
Aromatic, Marine, Fresh Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Arabiyat Prestige Raees Luxury Edition -
#13
Bvlgari Kobraa Fresh Spicy, Amber, Aromatic
Cheaper alternative: French Avenue Vie Sol -
#14
Amouage
Reflection 45 Man
Amber, Aromatic, Woody
Cheaper alternative: Arabian Oud Only Black +4 more -
#15
Guerlain
Bois d'Armenie
Amber, Woody, Balsamic
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Dark As Wood -
#16
Guerlain
Spiritueuse Double Vanille
Vanilla, Amber, Woody
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Vanilla so sweet +1 more -
#17
Roja Dove
United Arab Emirates
Rose, Fresh Spicy, Woody
Cheaper alternative: Alexandria Fragrances Key Of Life -
#18
Gucci
Gucci Pour Homme II
Warm Spicy, Ozonic, Green
Cheaper alternative: Rasasi Sotoor TAA' -
#19
Paco Rabanne
1 Million Prive
Warm Spicy, Cinnamon, Sweet
Cheaper alternative: Pendora Scents Milano Prive -
#20
Clive Christian
C for Men
Amber, Leather, Aromatic
Cheaper alternative: La Ree Fragrances Logan
Incense fragrance FAQs
What is the best incense perfume?
Based on community ratings, the top picks are Dolce & Gabbana The One Luminous Night, Louis Vuitton Imagination and Clive Christian Blonde Amber. 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 Fragrance World Lumiere Garcon (a dupe of The One Luminous Night), Ard Al Zaafaran Saheb Intense (a dupe of Imagination) and La Ree Fragrances Golden Amber (a dupe of Blonde Amber).
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