Fragrance comparison

African Orchid vs Agapi

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 352 ratings analysed

4 wins

African Orchid

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes

3.57188 votes

Rank #8,919 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Agapi

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

3.98164 votes

Rank #17,338 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

African Orchid takes 4 of 7 categories.

African Orchid
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Agapi
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

African Orchid4/7

Agapi3/7

Ratings & consensus: Agapi
Community sentiment: Agapi
Longevity: African Orchid
Sillage & projection: African Orchid
Value for money: African Orchid
Versatility: Agapi
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: African Orchid

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

African OrchidOlympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes

AgapiLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 188 votes

Have 31%Had 18%Want 51%

3.98/ 5 · 164 votes

Have 50%Had 9%Want 42%

Category winnerAgapiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

24%Like

14%Ok

30%Dislike

5%Hate

145 votes

33%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

164 votes

Category winnerAgapiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAfrican Orchid

SillageAfrican Orchid

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value64

Category winnerAfrican OrchidBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody92%

yellow floral84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

sweet100%

citrus90%

tropical80%

fruity70%

fresh60%

amber50%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

OrchidYlang-YlangJasmineClovesPassionfruitVanillaSweet NotesMuskSandalwoodBirchWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandora

Heart2 to 4 hours

PassionfruitYlang-Ylang

Base3 to 6 hours

AmbroxanCloves

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Cloves and Passionfruit. Durations are only published for Agapi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter48

Day–

Night–

Spring77

Summer100

Fall29

Winter13

Day100

Night12

Category winnerAgapiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex32

Women68

Men1

Unisex26

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,919

PerfumerEllen Covey

Launched—

Reviews49

Overall rank#17,338

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerAfrican OrchidHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

African Orchid is a complex floral composition centered on orchid, ylang-ylang, and passionfruit. It leans into a tropical, resinous, and woody profile that feels both exotic and earthy. This fragrance is intended for those seeking a bold, non-linear scent experience that shifts significantly on the skin throughout th…

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Agapi by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a bright citrus and tropical scent that spotlights tangy fruit over a warm base. It opens with an immediate burst of mandora, a vibrant citrus fruit that delivers tart mandarin peel and sweet pulp. That sharpness quickly folds into an exotic heart of passionfruit and ylang-ylang…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, African Orchid or Agapi?

African Orchid takes 4 of 7 categories. African Orchid is rated 3.57/5 from 188 votes; Agapi is rated 3.98/5 from 164 votes. Choose African Orchid for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Agapi for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, African Orchid or Agapi?

African Orchid lasts longest (African Orchid 77/100, Agapi 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, African Orchid or Agapi?

African Orchid projects furthest (African Orchid 67/100, Agapi 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do African Orchid and Agapi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Cloves and Passionfruit.

Is African Orchid or Agapi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Agapi is the stronger pick. For winter, African Orchid is the stronger pick. Agapi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in African Orchid and Agapi?

African Orchid features Orchid, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Cloves and Passionfruit. Agapi has top notes of Mandora, heart notes of Passionfruit and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Ambroxan and Cloves.