Fragrance comparison

Agar Intense vs DEV #2: The Main Act

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 589 ratings analysed

Agar Intense

Alexandria Fragrances

3.8239 votes

Rank #28,924 WoodyAromatic

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32%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

DEV #2: The Main Act

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes

4.01550 votes

Rank #771 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DEV #2: The Main Act takes 6 of 7 categories.

Agar Intense
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
DEV #2: The Main Act
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Agar Intense1/7

DEV #2: The Main Act6/7

Ratings & consensus: DEV #2: The Main Act
Community sentiment: DEV #2: The Main Act
Longevity: DEV #2: The Main Act
Sillage & projection: DEV #2: The Main Act
Value for money: DEV #2: The Main Act
Versatility: Agar Intense
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: DEV #2: The Main Act

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Agar IntenseAlexandria Fragrances

DEV #2: The Main ActOlympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

4.01/ 5 · 550 votes

Have 34%Had 12%Want 54%

Category winnerDEV #2: The Main ActRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

26%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

8%Hate

39 votes

51%Love

26%Like

8%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

432 votes

Category winnerDEV #2: The Main ActMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityDEV #2: The Main Act

SillageDEV #2: The Main Act

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value71

Category winnerDEV #2: The Main ActBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

leather83%

fresh spicy74%

musky65%

smoky56%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

smoky84%

musky77%

leather69%

animalic61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both leather, musky and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CastoreumCypressJuniperAgarwood (Oud)AngelicaGinger

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

IncenseClovesLabdanumCinnamonCastoreumLeatherAgarwood (Oud)Tolu BalsamCivetImmortelleArtemisiaJuniper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCastoreum, Juniper and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer29

Fall100

Winter93

Day93

Night100

Spring16

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAgar IntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex13

Women13

Men38

Unisex54

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,924

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#771

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews122

Category winnerDEV #2: The Main ActHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Agar Intense is a dark, aromatic wood scent built around oud, cypress, juniper and ginger, with castoreum giving it a leathery, animalic edge. It opens sharp and green, then settles into something smokier, drier and more resinous. This reads bold, rugged and more masculine in style, though it is sold as unisex. If you…

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DEV #2: The Main Act by Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes offers a bold, resinous experience. This unisex oriental fragrance centers on intense incense, spicy cloves, and deep labdanum. It is designed for those who appreciate daring, artisanal compositions that command attention during cold winter nights. Its complexit…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Agar Intense or DEV #2: The Main Act?

DEV #2: The Main Act takes 6 of 7 categories. Agar Intense is rated 3.82/5 from 39 votes; DEV #2: The Main Act is rated 4.01/5 from 550 votes. Choose Agar Intense for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose DEV #2: The Main Act for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Agar Intense or DEV #2: The Main Act?

DEV #2: The Main Act lasts longest (DEV #2: The Main Act 86/100, Agar Intense 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Agar Intense or DEV #2: The Main Act?

DEV #2: The Main Act projects furthest (DEV #2: The Main Act 72/100, Agar Intense 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Agar Intense and DEV #2: The Main Act smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, musky and smoky accords. Common notes include Castoreum, Juniper and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Agar Intense or DEV #2: The Main Act better for summer or winter?

For summer, Agar Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, DEV #2: The Main Act is the stronger pick. Agar Intense suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agar Intense and DEV #2: The Main Act?

Agar Intense features Castoreum, Cypress, Juniper, Agarwood (Oud) and Angelica. DEV #2: The Main Act features Incense, Cloves, Labdanum, Cinnamon and Castoreum.