Fragrance comparison

Agar Parisien vs Albizia

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 88 ratings analysed

3 wins

Agar Parisien

Agar Aura

4.3818 votes

Rank #19,089 CitrusBalsamic

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17%scent match

Clearly different

Albizia

Phaedon

3.7070 votes

Rank #17,054 FloralAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Agar Parisien takes 3 of 5 categories.

Agar Parisien
Choose it for a citrus and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Albizia
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Agar Parisien3/5

Albizia2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Agar ParisienAgar Aura

AlbiziaPhaedon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 42%Had 9%Want 49%

3.70/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 30%Had 11%Want 60%

Category winnerAgar ParisienRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

90%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

27%Love

33%Like

27%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAgar Parisien

SillageAgar Parisien

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value52

Category winnerAlbiziaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

balsamic92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

woody61%

floral100%

amber90%

mossy80%

earthy70%

fruity60%

animalic50%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseBergamotGrapefruitThailand Oud

Heart

Peru BalsamWormwoodCoumarin

Base

OakmossCedarAmbergris

Notes

Silk Tree blossomAmbergrisOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOakmoss and Ambergris. 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

Summer60

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night80

Spring94

Summer63

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

Men7

Unisex46

Women46

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,089

PerfumerTaha Syed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#17,054

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerAlbiziaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Agar Parisien opens with bitter citrus, green sparkle, and a surprisingly fizzy texture, then settles into rose, balsamic warmth, oakmoss, and a polished Thai oud thread that stays present throughout. It feels natural, textured, and slightly vintage in mood, yet still easy to wear if you enjoy mossy, aromatic woods mo…

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Phaedon Albizia opens with a bright burst of silk tree blossom and juicy red fruit that feels immediately sweet and playful. As the fragrance settles on skin, earthy oakmoss and warm ambergris emerge beneath the floral top, adding grounding structure to what could otherwise feel like candy. Pierre Guillaume balances b…

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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 Parisien or Albizia?

Agar Parisien takes 3 of 5 categories. Agar Parisien is rated 4.38/5 from 18 votes; Albizia is rated 3.70/5 from 70 votes. Choose Agar Parisien for a citrus and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Albizia for a floral and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Agar Parisien or Albizia?

They last about the same: Agar Parisien 76/100, Albizia 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Agar Parisien or Albizia?

Agar Parisien projects furthest (Agar Parisien 67/100, Albizia 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Agar Parisien and Albizia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Oakmoss and Ambergris.

Is Agar Parisien or Albizia better for summer or winter?

Agar Parisien suits daytime wear; Albizia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agar Parisien and Albizia?

Agar Parisien has top notes of Rose, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Thailand Oud, heart notes of Peru Balsam, Wormwood and Coumarin, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar and Ambergris. Albizia features Silk Tree blossom, Ambergris and Oakmoss.