Fragrance comparison

Agarbathi vs Wolf Spirit

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 295 ratings analysed

4 wins

Agarbathi

Penhaligon's

3.97257 votes

Rank #5,359 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Wolf Spirit

Solstice Scents

3.9538 votes

Rank #23,423 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Agarbathi takes 4 of 7 categories.

Agarbathi
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Wolf Spirit
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Agarbathi4/7

Wolf Spirit2/7

Ratings & consensus: Agarbathi
Community sentiment: Agarbathi
Longevity: Agarbathi
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Wolf Spirit
Versatility: Wolf Spirit
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

Wolf SpiritSolstice Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 257 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

3.95/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

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

29%Love

47%Like

13%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerAgarbathiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAgarbathi

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value81

Category winnerWolf SpiritBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

aromatic83%

amber65%

fresh spicy48%

balsamic30%

Scent match64%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and amber

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

Notes

Palo SantoPineJuniperMuhuhuCopalOlibanumSpruceCedarIncenseVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPalo Santo, Incense, Olibanum 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–

Spring83

Summer17

Fall83

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Category winnerWolf SpiritMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men49

Unisex46

Women5

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,359

PerfumerAlex Lee

Launched—

Reviews47

Overall rank#23,423

PerfumerAngela St.John

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Solstice Scents Wolf Spirit opens with a crisp snap of pinyon pine and crushed evergreen needles before settling into a warm, resinous core. Angela St.John blends desert sage, palo santo, and cedar chips with a quiet backbone of olibanum incense and earthy vetiver. The aroma sits close to the skin, offering a dry, her…

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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 Wolf Spirit?

Agarbathi takes 4 of 7 categories. Agarbathi is rated 3.97/5 from 257 votes; Wolf Spirit is rated 3.95/5 from 38 votes. Choose Agarbathi for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Wolf Spirit for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Agarbathi or Wolf Spirit?

Agarbathi lasts longest (Agarbathi 72/100, Wolf Spirit 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Agarbathi or Wolf Spirit?

Projection is very close: Agarbathi 63/100, Wolf Spirit 63/100 for sillage.

Do Agarbathi and Wolf Spirit smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Palo Santo, Incense, Olibanum and Vetiver.

Is Agarbathi or Wolf Spirit better for summer or winter?

For summer, Wolf Spirit is the stronger pick. For winter, Agarbathi is the stronger pick. Wolf Spirit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agarbathi and Wolf Spirit?

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. Wolf Spirit features Palo Santo, Pine, Juniper, Muhuhu and Copal.