Fragrance comparison

Agur vs Risala

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

4 wins

Agur

Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

4.2512 votes

Rank #34,316 VanillaGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Risala

Swiss Arabian

4.0010 votes

Rank #41,178 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Agur takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

Agur4/4

Risala0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AgurParfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

RisalaSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 24%Had 16%Want 59%

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 41%Had 9%Want 50%

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

20%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAgur

SillageAgur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

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%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

lavender69%

citrus61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both green, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VanillaHayRosemaryMintCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LemonGreen LeavesThymeRosemaryMint

Heart

LavenderCedarFennel

Base

SandalwoodHay

InformationalShared notesHay, Rosemary and Mint. Durations are only published for Agur, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,316

PerfumerChristian Louis

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#41,178

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAgurHigher 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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Risala by Swiss Arabian presents a crisp, aromatic profile for men. It opens with a sharp burst of lemon, mint, and green leaves before settling into a heart of lavender and fennel. The dry down relies on earthy hay and sandalwood, grounding the initial freshness in a warm, masculine base that performs well for daily …

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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 Risala?

Agur takes 4 of 4 categories. Agur is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Risala is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Agur for a vanilla and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Risala for a woody and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Agur or Risala?

Agur lasts longest (Agur 87/100, Risala 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Agur or Risala?

Agur projects furthest (Agur 66/100, Risala 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Agur and Risala smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Hay, Rosemary and Mint.

Is Agur or Risala better for summer or winter?

Agur suits daytime wear; Risala suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agur and Risala?

Agur features Vanilla, Hay, Rosemary, Mint and Citruses. Risala has top notes of Lemon, Green Leaves, Thyme and Rosemary, heart notes of Lavender, Cedar and Fennel, a base of Sandalwood and Hay.