Fragrance comparison

Agarbathi vs Tiger

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 979 ratings analysed

Agarbathi

Penhaligon's

3.97257 votes

Rank #5,359 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Tiger

Zoologist Perfumes

3.76722 votes

Rank #2,475 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tiger takes 4 of 7 categories.

Agarbathi
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Tiger
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Agarbathi3/7

Tiger4/7

Ratings & consensus: Agarbathi
Community sentiment: Agarbathi
Longevity: Tiger
Sillage & projection: Agarbathi
Value for money: Tiger
Versatility: Tiger
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tiger

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AgarbathiPenhaligon's

TigerZoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 257 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

3.76/ 5 · 722 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

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

35%Love

31%Like

24%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

568 votes

Category winnerAgarbathiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityTiger

SillageAgarbathi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value45

Category winnerTigerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

leather74%

earthy65%

musky56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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

Top

KumquatSaffronCardamom

Heart

Carrot SeedsIncenseAmbretteJasmine Sambac

Base

Vetiverebony treePapyrusSuede

InformationalShared notesIncense, Jasmine Sambac, Suede and Vetiver. 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–

Spring94

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTigerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men49

Unisex46

Women5

Men62

Unisex33

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,359

PerfumerAlex Lee

Launched—

Reviews47

Overall rank#2,475

PerfumerCristiano Canali

Launched—

Reviews167

Category winnerTigerHigher 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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Tiger opens with a sharp kumquat twist over dry vetiver, saffron and smoked woods, then settles into something earthy, papery and softly leathery. It feels more refined than feral. This is a good fit for vetiver fans who want a darker, niche-leaning daily wear. It usually reads unisex with a masculine tilt, and it is …

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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 Tiger?

Tiger takes 4 of 7 categories. Agarbathi is rated 3.97/5 from 257 votes; Tiger is rated 3.76/5 from 722 votes. Choose Agarbathi for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Tiger for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Agarbathi or Tiger?

They last about the same: Tiger 73/100, Agarbathi 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Agarbathi or Tiger?

Agarbathi projects furthest (Agarbathi 63/100, Tiger 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Agarbathi and Tiger smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Jasmine Sambac, Suede and Vetiver.

Is Agarbathi or Tiger 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 Tiger?

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. Tiger has top notes of Kumquat, Saffron and Cardamom, heart notes of Carrot Seeds, Incense, Ambrette and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Vetiver, ebony tree, Papyrus and Suede.