Agarbathi vs /L
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
AgarbathiChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
/LChoose it for a aromatic and smoky character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Agarbathi2/5
/L2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Agarbathi
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- /L
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- /L
- 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/LNasengoldWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.97/ 5 · 257 votes
Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%
3.70/ 5 · 107 votes
Have 40%Had 32%Want 28%
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
30%Love
40%Like
15%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity/L
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner/LBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
balsamic61%
aromatic100%
smoky92%
woody84%
amber77%
citrus69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber
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
elemiBergamotMandarin OrangeGingerCardamomThyme
Heart
VioletMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomOrris Root
Base
SmokeOlibanumSuedeVetiverSandalwoodAmberCedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Olibanum, Suede 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–
Spring89
Summer100
Fall100
Winter78
Day100
Night71
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#7,767
PerfumerChristian Plesch
Launched—
Reviews52
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 →Nasengold /L reads as an aromatic, smoky citrus with a dry woody base and a soft powdery edge. The opening looks bright and spicy on paper, then settles into incense, suede, vetiver and sandalwood, giving it a textured, slightly smoky finish. It appears best suited to someone who likes unisex scents with freshness up …
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 /L?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Agarbathi is rated 3.97/5 from 257 votes; /L is rated 3.70/5 from 107 votes. Choose Agarbathi for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose /L for a aromatic and smoky character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Agarbathi or /L?
/L lasts longest (/L 75/100, Agarbathi 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Agarbathi or /L?
Projection is very close: Agarbathi 63/100, /L 63/100 for sillage.
Do Agarbathi and /L smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Olibanum, Suede and Sandalwood.
Is Agarbathi or /L better for summer or winter?
/L suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Agarbathi and /L?
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. /L has top notes of elemi, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Violet, Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orange Blossom, a base of Smoke, Olibanum, Suede and Vetiver.
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