Fragrance comparison

Agapanthus vs Indaco

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 365 ratings analysed

Agapanthus

Helan

4.002 votes

Rank #66,859 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Indaco

L'Erbolario

3.80363 votes

Rank #8,599 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Indaco takes 1 of 1 categories.

Agapanthus
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Indaco
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Agapanthus0/1

Indaco1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AgapanthusHelan

IndacoL'Erbolario

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 9%Had 18%Want 73%

3.80/ 5 · 363 votes

Have 45%Had 17%Want 39%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

37%Love

34%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

4%Hate

363 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value81

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

marine77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

cacao69%

patchouli61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody, amber and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sicilian MandarinCalabrian bergamotPink Pepper

Heart

Sea NotesPatchouliCedarAmaryllis

Base

SandalwoodAmberVetiver

Top

Calabrian bergamotRed BerriesPink GrapefruitBrazilian OrangeSicilian Mandarin

Heart

Siam BenzoinVioletGeraniumMoroccan CedarGrasse RoseWhite Magnolia

Base

Cacao PodIndonesian Patchouli LeafMadagascar VanillaTonka BeanVetiverAmberWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesSicilian Mandarin, Calabrian bergamot, Amber and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring25

Summer10

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men12

Unisex50

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,859

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,599

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerIndacoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Helan Agapanthus launches with a sharp burst of Sicilian mandarin and Calabrian bergamot, peppered by a prickle of pink pepper. The opening feels bright and tangy against the skin, shifting quickly into a breezy heart of marine sea notes and floral amaryllis. Beneath the coastal brightness, patchouli and cedar wood an…

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L'Erbolario Indaco opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot and pink grapefruit before settling into dry cocoa pod and dusty violet. The base grounds the warmth with Indonesian patchouli, tonka bean, and earthy vetiver. It wears like a bittersweet gourmand with a retro edge, ideal for cool autumn evenings and le…

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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, Agapanthus or Indaco?

Indaco takes 1 of 1 categories. Agapanthus is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Indaco is rated 3.80/5 from 363 votes. Choose Agapanthus for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Indaco for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Do Agapanthus and Indaco smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and patchouli accords. Common notes include Sicilian Mandarin, Calabrian bergamot, Amber and Vetiver.

Is Agapanthus or Indaco better for summer or winter?

Agapanthus suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agapanthus and Indaco?

Agapanthus has top notes of Sicilian Mandarin, Calabrian bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Sea Notes, Patchouli, Cedar and Amaryllis, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Vetiver. Indaco has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Red Berries, Pink Grapefruit and Brazilian Orange, heart notes of Siam Benzoin, Violet, Geranium and Moroccan Cedar, a base of Cacao Pod, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Madagascar Vanilla and Tonka Bean.