Fragrance comparison

Agar Rouge vs Shafran

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

Agar Rouge

House of Coalesce

5.002 votes

Rank #41,133 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Shafran

Neesh Perfumes

4.0015 votes

Rank #20,763 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shafran takes 3 of 4 categories.

Agar Rouge
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Shafran
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Agar Rouge1/4

Shafran3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Agar RougeHouse of Coalesce

ShafranNeesh Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.00/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 51%Had 2%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

53%Love

20%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShafran

SillageShafran

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value46

Category winnerAgar RougeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

rose92%

musky84%

amber77%

oud69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

leather77%

sweet69%

smoky61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronPink PepperOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseAgarwood (Oud)CedarCashmere Wood

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberMuskCaramelMoss

Top

SaffronPlumCardamomNutmegMarigold

Heart

LeatherCaramelBrown sugarCashmere Wood

Base

IncenseVanillaAmberGaiac WoodPatchouliCypriol OilSandalwoodMoss

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cashmere Wood, Amber and Caramel. Durations are only published for Agar Rouge, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day45

Night100

Spring44

Summer44

Fall56

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Date 39%Party 26%Work 18%Casual 16%

Men33

Unisex60

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,133

PerfumerMaud Chabanis

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,763

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerShafranHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Agar Rouge by House of Coalesce delivers a velvety blend of spicy woods and dark floral petals. The saffron hits immediately. Right behind it, a splash of tart orange and sparkling pink pepper brightens the air. The fragrance quickly settles into a rich heart of crimson rose, dry cedar, and gentle agarwood. You will n…

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Shafran by Neesh Perfumes opens with a sharp burst of red saffron, juicy plum, and crushed cardamom. The opening feels warm and dense, spiced heavily with nutmeg and marigold. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruitiness recedes, giving room to a dark heart of brown sugar, caramel, and smooth leather. As the scent se…

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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 Rouge or Shafran?

Shafran takes 3 of 4 categories. Agar Rouge is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Shafran is rated 4.00/5 from 15 votes. Choose Agar Rouge for a woody and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Shafran for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Agar Rouge or Shafran?

Shafran lasts longest (Shafran 73/100, Agar Rouge 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Agar Rouge or Shafran?

Shafran projects furthest (Shafran 64/100, Agar Rouge 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Agar Rouge and Shafran smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cashmere Wood, Amber and Caramel.

Is Agar Rouge or Shafran better for summer or winter?

Agar Rouge suits evening wear; Shafran suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agar Rouge and Shafran?

Agar Rouge has top notes of Saffron, Pink Pepper and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Cedar and Cashmere Wood, a base of Amber, Musk, Caramel and Moss. Shafran has top notes of Saffron, Plum, Cardamom and Nutmeg, heart notes of Leather, Caramel, Brown sugar and Cashmere Wood, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Amber and Gaiac Wood.