Fragrance comparison

Agar Parisien vs G Clef

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 70 ratings analysed

Agar Parisien

Agar Aura

4.3818 votes

Rank #19,089 CitrusBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

G Clef

Sarah Baker Perfumes

3.4852 votes

Rank #16,143 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

G Clef takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Agar Parisien2/5

G Clef3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Agar ParisienAgar Aura

G ClefSarah Baker Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 42%Had 9%Want 49%

3.48/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 35%Had 12%Want 54%

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

38%Love

20%Like

24%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityG Clef

SillageAgar Parisien

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value63

Category winnerG ClefBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

balsamic92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

woody61%

citrus100%

fresh92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

lavender61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

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

GrapefruitBergamotCaloneLavenderCoumarinHedioneOakmossAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Coumarin and Oakmoss. 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

Spring100

Summer90

Fall35

Winter15

Day100

Night14

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,089

PerfumerTaha Syed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#16,143

PerfumerSarah Baker

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerG ClefHigher 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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G Clef is a breezy citrus aromatic with grapefruit, lavender and a salty, ozonic edge that gives it a coastal feel. It opens bright and airy, then settles into green oakmoss, soft woods and a faint coumarin sweetness. It suits warm weather especially well and usually reads fresh, textured and quietly distinctive rathe…

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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 G Clef?

G Clef takes 3 of 5 categories. Agar Parisien is rated 4.38/5 from 18 votes; G Clef is rated 3.48/5 from 52 votes. Choose Agar Parisien for a citrus and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose G Clef for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Agar Parisien or G Clef?

They last about the same: G Clef 78/100, Agar Parisien 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Agar Parisien or G Clef?

Agar Parisien projects furthest (Agar Parisien 67/100, G Clef 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Agar Parisien and G Clef smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Coumarin and Oakmoss.

Is Agar Parisien or G Clef better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Agar Parisien and G Clef?

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. G Clef features Grapefruit, Bergamot, Calone, Lavender and Coumarin.