Reviews of Olibanum
by Profumum

Orange blossom, frankincense, myrrh, sandalwood
This has a magnificently resinous incense opening. It is dry, slightly smoky, and very satisfying. Myrrh contributes a pleasant depth, and sandalwood provides a woody spine – but this is a frankincense scent, and a great one. . Its notes are green, austere, contemplative, and slightly cool. My kind of scent. Highest endorsement.

Olibanum is a gorgeous incense and myrrh creation that certainly trumps Tauer’s Incense Extreme. While is it isn’t strictly a smoky (or burnt) woody-incense scent, it certainly is devoid of the metallic cleanness that hampered Incense Extreme. Its longevity is not the best from Profumum Roma but it is reasonably long-lasting (at least six hours) with moderate sillage. I do detect a tobacco accord but this could be due to the presence of orange blossom, which I don’t consider to be unbecoming in any way.

It’s a rich and genuine take on the incense theme, which should be investigated by those interested in incense dominant fragrances. Personally, I prefer incense more as a supporting note and, thus, am quite content with wearing Aoud Flowers and L'Air du Desert Marocain instead. However, if I was to change my mind (and if it possessed better sillage), Olibanum would be a prime candidate.

Once again, Profumum Roma has impressed and I look forward to seeing what else they come up with next.

A woody incense, Olibanum is a dry sandalwood with a touch of flowers to lighten up the wall of darkness it gives off. Incense and some myrrh is predominant throughout giving this an liturgical feel but incense and myrrh isn't as smoky as it is in perfume forum like in burned form. Heady and stolid, it's a fragrance for an introvert.