Fragrance comparison

Agarbathi vs Silkway

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 363 ratings analysed

5 wins

Agarbathi

Penhaligon's

3.97257 votes

Rank #5,359 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

Silkway

Liu Jo

3.53106 votes

Rank #18,100 SweetFruity

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.
Silkway
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Agarbathi5/7

Silkway2/7

Ratings & consensus: Agarbathi
Community sentiment: Agarbathi
Longevity: Agarbathi
Sillage & projection: Agarbathi
Value for money: Silkway
Versatility: Silkway
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

SilkwayLiu Jo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 257 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

3.53/ 5 · 106 votes

Have 47%Had 9%Want 44%

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

14%Love

41%Like

31%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

106 votes

Category winnerAgarbathiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAgarbathi

SillageAgarbathi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value69

Category winnerSilkwayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

lactonic69%

musky61%

Scent match11%Clearly different

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

Top

PearRaspberryPink PepperBergamot

Heart

AmberOrchidJasmine Sambac

Base

VanillaMilkMuskPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Milk and Jasmine Sambac. 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–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter69

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSilkwayMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men49

Unisex46

Women5

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,359

PerfumerAlex Lee

Launched—

Reviews47

Overall rank#18,100

PerfumerAngéline Leporini

Launched—

Reviews16

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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Silkway by Liu Jo opens with a burst of sweet raspberry and crisp pear, punctuated by a quick nip of pink pepper. As the sharp fruit settles, creamy jasmine sambac and orchid take over the middle phase, blending smooth floral tones with a soft amber base. The dry down relies on milk, warm vanilla, and clean musk, crea…

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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 Silkway?

Agarbathi takes 5 of 7 categories. Agarbathi is rated 3.97/5 from 257 votes; Silkway is rated 3.53/5 from 106 votes. Choose Agarbathi for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Silkway for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Agarbathi or Silkway?

Agarbathi lasts longest (Agarbathi 72/100, Silkway 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Agarbathi or Silkway?

Agarbathi projects furthest (Agarbathi 63/100, Silkway 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Agarbathi and Silkway smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Milk and Jasmine Sambac.

Is Agarbathi or Silkway better for summer or winter?

For summer, Agarbathi is the stronger pick. For winter, Agarbathi is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agarbathi and Silkway?

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. Silkway has top notes of Pear, Raspberry, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Amber, Orchid and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Vanilla, Milk, Musk and Patchouli.