Fragrance comparison

Agarbathi vs Akanesasu

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 324 ratings analysed

5 wins

Agarbathi

Penhaligon's

3.97257 votes

Rank #4,883 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Akanesasu

DI SER

4.0767 votes

Rank #16,763 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Agarbathi takes 5 of 7 categories.

Agarbathi
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Akanesasu
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Agarbathi5/7

Akanesasu1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AgarbathiPenhaligon's

AkanesasuDI SER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 257 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

4.07/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%

Category winnerAgarbathiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

177 votes

37%Love

42%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerAgarbathiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAgarbathi

SillageAgarbathi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

citrus100%

white floral86%

aromatic72%

fresh spicy58%

woody44%

earthy30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Palo SantoPink PepperBergamot

Heart

IncenseOlibanumMilkJasmine Sambac

Base

SuedeSandalwoodBalsam FirVetiver

Top15-30 mins

OrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Jasmine Sambac

Base4-6 hrs

Vetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine Sambac and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Akanesasu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer96

Fall30

Winter30

Day100

Night26

Category winnerAkanesasuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men49

Unisex46

Women5

Men8

Unisex67

Women25

Casual 45%Work 32%Date 16%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,883

PerfumerAlex Lee

Launched—

Reviews47

Overall rank#16,763

PerfumerYasuyuki Shinohara

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerAgarbathiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Agarbathi is a dry, smoky incense fragrance built around palo santo, olibanum, sandalwood and suede. Wearers often describe it as woody, peppery, meditative and unusual, with a temple-like incense character rather than an easy fresh fougere. It suits people who like resinous woods, dry spice and quiet mystery. Sample…

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DI SER Akanesasu captures the sensation of morning sunlight spilling across an orange grove. Cold-pressed bitter orange and crisp bergamot lead the charge. The citrus hits immediately. You get the bitter tang of real citrus rind rather than synthetic candy sweetener. As the bright initial flash softens over twenty min…

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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, Agarbathi or Akanesasu?

Agarbathi takes 5 of 7 categories. Agarbathi is rated 3.97/5 from 257 votes; Akanesasu is rated 4.07/5 from 67 votes. Choose Agarbathi for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Akanesasu for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Agarbathi or Akanesasu?

Agarbathi lasts longest (Agarbathi 72/100, Akanesasu 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Agarbathi or Akanesasu?

Agarbathi projects furthest (Agarbathi 63/100, Akanesasu 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Agarbathi and Akanesasu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine Sambac and Vetiver.

Is Agarbathi or Akanesasu better for summer or winter?

For summer, Akanesasu is the stronger pick. For winter, Agarbathi is the stronger pick. Akanesasu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agarbathi and Akanesasu?

Agarbathi has top notes of Palo Santo, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Olibanum, Milk and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Suede, Sandalwood, Balsam Fir and Vetiver. Akanesasu has top notes of Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, a base of Vetiver.