Fragrance comparison

Agur vs Fougere Bengale

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 821 ratings analysed

Agur

Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

4.2512 votes

Rank #34,316 VanillaGreen

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47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Fougere Bengale

Parfum d'Empire

4.02809 votes

Rank #1,464 Fresh SpicyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fougere Bengale takes 3 of 5 categories.

Agur
Choose it for a vanilla and green character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Fougere Bengale
Choose it for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Agur1/5

Fougere Bengale3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AgurParfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

Fougere BengaleParfum d'Empire

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 24%Had 16%Want 59%

4.02/ 5 · 809 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerFougere BengaleRating 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

40%Love

38%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

809 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAgur

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value52

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

green88%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic65%

powdery53%

herbal42%

fresh spicy100%

green92%

tobacco84%

sweet77%

herbal69%

aromatic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both green, 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

LavenderGingerTeaMint

Heart2-4 hrs

HayTobaccoPepper

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossTonka BeanPatchouliVanilla

Category winnerFougere BengaleLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring74

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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

Men66

Unisex31

Women2

Casual 41%Date 26%Work 21%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#1,464

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerFougere BengaleHigher 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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Fougere Bengale by Parfum d'Empire turns the traditional clean barbershop scent completely on its head. Instead of a chilly, brisk splash, it opens with aromatic lavender, fresh mint, and zesty ginger before plunging into warm, sun-baked fields. The heart centers on sweet blond tobacco, dry golden hay, and black peppe…

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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 Fougere Bengale?

Fougere Bengale takes 3 of 5 categories. Agur is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Fougere Bengale is rated 4.02/5 from 809 votes. Choose Agur for a vanilla and green character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Fougere Bengale for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Agur or Fougere Bengale?

Agur lasts longest (Agur 87/100, Fougere Bengale 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Agur or Fougere Bengale?

Projection is very close: Agur 66/100, Fougere Bengale 66/100 for sillage.

Do Agur and Fougere Bengale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Hay and Mint.

Is Agur or Fougere Bengale better for summer or winter?

Agur suits daytime wear; Fougere Bengale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agur and Fougere Bengale?

Agur features Vanilla, Hay, Rosemary, Mint and Citruses. Fougere Bengale has top notes of Lavender, Ginger, Tea and Mint, heart notes of Hay, Tobacco and Pepper, a base of Oakmoss, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Vanilla.