Phaedon Oliban: released in 2011, woody, amber and smoky, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Phaedon Oliban scent match we found is Profumum Roma Olibanum — 91% match, about $250 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Phaedon Oliban dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Phaedon Oliban | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Profumum Roma Olibanum | 91% | about $250 (+614%) | 8h vs 5h | 9/10 |
| 2 | Diptyque L'Eau Trois Eau de Toilette | 87% | about $150 (+329%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Naomi Goodsir Bois d'Ascese | 86% | about $225 (+543%) | 7h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Comme des Garcons Scent One: Hinoki | 83% | about $160 (+357%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Baldessarini Ultimate | 81% | about $45 (+29%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Directly channels the core frankincense and warm amber aura that defines Phaedon Oliban.
It shares its amber, warm spicy and balsamic accords with Phaedon Oliban, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 599 community ratings.
Features a heavy dose of herbal and woody notes that echoes the aromatic incense of Phaedon Oliban.
It shares its aromatic, amber and woody accords with Phaedon Oliban, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 497 community ratings.
Dives into an intense smoky and woody profile akin to the heavier incense facets of Phaedon Oliban.
It shares its amber, woody and smoky accords with Phaedon Oliban, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 1,563 community ratings.
Presents a clean, woody resinous framework that touches upon the same meditative qualities found in Phaedon Oliban.
It shares its woody, aromatic and amber accords with Phaedon Oliban, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,321 community ratings.
Shares a similar spicy and woody depth reminiscent of Phaedon Oliban, with a warm balsamic undertone.
It shares its amber and woody accords with Phaedon Oliban, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 531 community ratings.
Baldessarini Ultimate, at about $45 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Phaedon Oliban's own estimate.
Profumum Roma Olibanum, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for Phaedon Oliban.
Profumum Roma Olibanum, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Profumum Roma Olibanum actually costs about $315 a year MORE than Phaedon Oliban. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Profumum Roma Olibanum comes closest at 7.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Phaedon Oliban notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-29.