Fragrance comparison

Agarbathi vs Dirty Rose

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 286 ratings analysed

Agarbathi

Penhaligon's

3.97257 votes

Rank #5,359 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Dirty Rose

DSH Perfumes

4.3429 votes

Rank #22,186 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dirty Rose takes 5 of 6 categories.

Agarbathi
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Dirty Rose
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Agarbathi1/6

Dirty Rose5/6

Ratings & consensus: Dirty Rose
Community sentiment: Dirty Rose
Longevity: Dirty Rose
Sillage & projection: Dirty Rose
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Dirty Rose
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

Dirty RoseDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 257 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

4.34/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 12%Had 4%Want 83%

Category winnerDirty RoseRating 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

55%Love

34%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerDirty RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityDirty Rose

SillageDirty Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

balsamic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm 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

PimentoBergamotCurrant budsPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseRoseTobaccoBrazilian RosewoodGuaiac WoodRose GeraniumMyrrhOrris Root

Base6-10 hrs

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)VetiverCedarLabdanumMastic or LentisqueMossAmbergris

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Incense and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Dirty Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring17

Summer17

Fall100

Winter67

Day17

Night100

Category winnerDirty RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men49

Unisex46

Women5

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,359

PerfumerAlex Lee

Launched—

Reviews47

Overall rank#22,186

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Dirty Rose by DSH Perfumes is not your typical delicate garden flower. This bottle delivers a gritty, dark blend of rich rose, rugged leather, and resinous frankincense. You smell damp black soil right after the initial spray, courtesy of unrefined Indian patchouli and oakmoss. Soon, pungent pink pepper and tart curra…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Agarbathi or Dirty Rose?

Dirty Rose takes 5 of 6 categories. Agarbathi is rated 3.97/5 from 257 votes; Dirty Rose is rated 4.34/5 from 29 votes. Choose Agarbathi for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Dirty Rose for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Agarbathi or Dirty Rose?

Dirty Rose lasts longest (Dirty Rose 75/100, Agarbathi 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Agarbathi or Dirty Rose?

Projection is very close: Dirty Rose 65/100, Agarbathi 63/100 for sillage.

Do Agarbathi and Dirty Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Incense and Vetiver.

Is Agarbathi or Dirty Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dirty Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Agarbathi is the stronger pick. Dirty Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agarbathi and Dirty Rose?

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. Dirty Rose has top notes of Pimento, Bergamot, Currant buds and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Incense, Rose, Tobacco and Brazilian Rosewood, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver and Cedar.