Agarbathi vs Catamaran Extrait
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
64%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Catamaran Extrait takes 3 of 5 categories.
AgarbathiChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Catamaran ExtraitChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Agarbathi2/5
Catamaran Extrait3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Agarbathi
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Catamaran Extrait
- Sillage & projection
- Catamaran Extrait
- Value for money
- Catamaran Extrait
- 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'sCatamaran ExtraitNilafar du NilWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.97/ 5 · 257 votes
Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%
4.01/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%
Category winnerAgarbathiRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate
177 votes
56%Love
22%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
11%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCatamaran Extrait
SillageCatamaran Extrait
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCatamaran ExtraitBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
balsamic61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
earthy61%
Scent match64%Closely related · both woody, amber and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Palo SantoPink PepperBergamot
Heart
IncenseOlibanumMilkJasmine Sambac
Base
SuedeSandalwoodBalsam FirVetiver
Top
LavenderBergamot
Heart
CoconutNutmegSaffronGeraniumCoffee
Base
OlibanumIncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliSandalwoodVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Incense, Olibanum and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring37
Summer15
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer83
Fall100
Winter83
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,359
PerfumerAlex Lee
Launched—
Reviews47
Overall rank#22,788
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerAgarbathiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAgarbathi 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…
Reviews →Catamaran Extrait by Nilafar du Nil is a warm, spicy Oriental Fougere launched in 2022. It centers on an unexpected contrast of creamy coconut against grounding incense and deep, earthy coffee notes. This fragrance performs exceptionally well in cooler autumn temperatures and winter weather, offering a distinctively m…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Agarbathi or Catamaran Extrait?
Catamaran Extrait takes 3 of 5 categories. Agarbathi is rated 3.97/5 from 257 votes; Catamaran Extrait is rated 4.01/5 from 20 votes. Choose Agarbathi for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Catamaran Extrait for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Agarbathi or Catamaran Extrait?
Catamaran Extrait lasts longest (Catamaran Extrait 85/100, Agarbathi 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Agarbathi or Catamaran Extrait?
Catamaran Extrait projects furthest (Catamaran Extrait 72/100, Agarbathi 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Agarbathi and Catamaran Extrait smell similar?
Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Incense, Olibanum and Sandalwood.
Is Agarbathi or Catamaran Extrait better for summer or winter?
Catamaran Extrait suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Agarbathi and Catamaran Extrait?
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. Catamaran Extrait has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Coconut, Nutmeg, Saffron and Geranium, a base of Olibanum, Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Patchouli.
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