Profumum Roma Olibanum: released in 2007, amber, warm spicy and balsamic, about 8h on skin, projection 9/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Profumum Roma Olibanum dupe we found is Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Avignon — 86% match, about $120 (estimate) versus about $250 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Profumum Roma Olibanum dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Profumum Roma Olibanum | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Avignon | 86% | about $120* (−52%) | 5h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Olivier Durbano Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal) | 84% | about $205* (−18%) | 6h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Comme des Garcons Scent One: Hinoki | 81% | about $160 (−36%) | 5h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Heretic Parfum Dirty Hinoki | 80% | about $40* (−84%) | 4h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Cartier Declaration Essence | 78% | about $110* (−56%) | 6h vs 8h | 8/10 |
Captures the heavy liturgical incense feel of Olibanum with an even more pronounced smoky and balsamic backbone.
It shares its amber, balsamic and warm spicy accords with Profumum Roma Olibanum, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 3,626 community ratings.
Presents a clear crystal-like transparency that echoes the contemplative, resinous incense style of Olibanum.
It shares its amber, warm spicy and woody accords with Profumum Roma Olibanum, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 351 community ratings.
In the same woody and contemplative family as Olibanum, offering a dry atmospheric spice profile.
It shares its woody, amber and balsamic accords with Profumum Roma Olibanum, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 1,389 community ratings.
Evokes the warm, woody, and resinous incense character of Profumum Roma Olibanum with a sharper, earthy coniferous twist.
It shares its woody, amber and balsamic accords with Profumum Roma Olibanum, lasts about 4h against 8h and carries 672 community ratings.
A denser, more amplified take on the spice and wood structure found in the background of Olibanum.
It shares its woody, white floral and powdery accords with Profumum Roma Olibanum, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 898 community ratings.
Heretic Parfum Dirty Hinoki, at about $40 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Profumum Roma Olibanum.
Cartier Declaration Essence, at about 6h on skin, against about 8h for Profumum Roma Olibanum.
Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Avignon, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Profumum Roma Olibanum itself sells from $377.29 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Comme des Garcons Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Avignon saves you about $190 a year against Profumum Roma Olibanum. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; 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. Cartier Declaration Essence comes closest at 6.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Profumum Roma Olibanum notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-07.