Fragrance comparison

Agur vs Elegant Black

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

3 wins

Agur

Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

4.2512 votes

Rank #34,316 VanillaGreen

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Elegant Black

Johan B

4.1020 votes

Rank #27,251 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Agur takes 3 of 5 categories.

Agur
Choose it for a vanilla and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Elegant Black
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Agur3/5

Elegant Black1/5

Ratings & consensus: Agur
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Agur
Sillage & projection: Agur
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Elegant Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AgurParfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

Elegant BlackJohan B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 24%Had 16%Want 59%

4.10/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 53%Had 20%Want 27%

Category winnerAgurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

58%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

35%Love

45%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAgur

SillageAgur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value71

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

green88%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic65%

powdery53%

herbal42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

honey69%

vanilla61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both vanilla, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

VanillaHayRosemaryMintCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

ArtemisiaCedar

Base6-8 hrs

HoneyVanillaWoody NotesOakmoss

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring50

Summer38

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 18%Party 9%

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Casual 41%Work 28%Date 19%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,316

PerfumerChristian Louis

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#27,251

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerElegant BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque Agur is an unconventional aromatic fougere built around a contrast between crisp herbs and warm sweetness. The first spray delivers a brisk splash of tart citruses alongside freshly crushed mint. It feels invigorating, like cool mountain air on a clear morning. Within fifteen minutes…

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Johan B Elegant Black kicks off with sharp, zesty citruses and a noticeable punch of green rosemary. The first few minutes carry a strong blast of perfumer alcohol before the oils settle down smoothly onto your skin. Soon after, dry cedar and herbal artemisia step forward to balance the brisk opening. The base shifts …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Agur or Elegant Black?

Agur takes 3 of 5 categories. Agur is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Elegant Black is rated 4.10/5 from 20 votes. Choose Agur for a vanilla and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Elegant Black for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Agur or Elegant Black?

Agur lasts longest (Agur 87/100, Elegant Black 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Agur or Elegant Black?

Agur projects furthest (Agur 66/100, Elegant Black 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Agur and Elegant Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Rosemary and Citruses.

Is Agur or Elegant Black better for summer or winter?

Agur suits daytime wear; Elegant Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agur and Elegant Black?

Agur features Vanilla, Hay, Rosemary, Mint and Citruses. Elegant Black has top notes of Citruses and Rosemary, heart notes of Artemisia and Cedar, a base of Honey, Vanilla, Woody Notes and Oakmoss.