Fragrance comparison

Agarbathi vs Black Frankincense

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 269 ratings analysed

3 wins

Agarbathi

Penhaligon's

3.97257 votes

Rank #4,908 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Black Frankincense

Scent Trunk

3.6712 votes

Rank #56,823 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Agarbathi takes 3 of 5 categories.

Agarbathi
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Black Frankincense
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Agarbathi3/5

Black Frankincense2/5

Ratings & consensus: Agarbathi
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Frankincense
Sillage & projection: Agarbathi
Value for money: Black Frankincense
Versatility: Not scored
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

Black FrankincenseScent Trunk

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 257 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 1%Want 73%

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

25%Love

42%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityBlack Frankincense

SillageAgarbathi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBlack FrankincenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

musky69%

lactonic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

Notes

OlibanumTulsiNatural MuskMilkSaltChamomile

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOlibanum and Milk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men49

Unisex46

Women5

Men50

Unisex33

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,908

PerfumerAlex Lee

Launched—

Reviews47

Overall rank#56,823

PerfumerDana El Masri

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Black Frankincense by Scent Trunk is a resinous, unisex fragrance that centers on the deep, spicy profile of olibanum. It offers an easygoing, modern take on traditional incense, making it a functional choice for those who want a grounded, aromatic scent for daily office wear or casual afternoon settings during cooler…

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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 Black Frankincense?

Agarbathi takes 3 of 5 categories. Agarbathi is rated 3.97/5 from 257 votes; Black Frankincense is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes. Choose Agarbathi for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Black Frankincense for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Agarbathi or Black Frankincense?

Black Frankincense lasts longest (Black Frankincense 80/100, Agarbathi 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Agarbathi or Black Frankincense?

Agarbathi projects furthest (Agarbathi 63/100, Black Frankincense 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Agarbathi and Black Frankincense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Olibanum and Milk.

Is Agarbathi or Black Frankincense better for summer or winter?

Black Frankincense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agarbathi and Black Frankincense?

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. Black Frankincense features Olibanum, Tulsi, Natural Musk, Milk and Salt.