Fragrance comparison

Argentic vs 0 Cruel Incense

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 139 ratings analysed

5 wins

Argentic

Alexandre.J

3.88115 votes

Rank #6,670 Fresh SpicyWoody

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63%scent match

Closely related

0 Cruel Incense

Blood Concept

3.6224 votes

Rank #60,098 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Argentic takes 5 of 5 categories.

Argentic
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
0 Cruel Incense
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Argentic5/5

0 Cruel Incense0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArgenticAlexandre.J

0 Cruel IncenseBlood Concept

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.62/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 18%Had 6%Want 75%

Category winnerArgenticRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

107 votes

21%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityArgentic

SillageArgentic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value44

Category winnerArgenticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

woody100%

amber83%

warm spicy65%

smoky48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Black PepperRose

Base

Atlas CedarVirginia CedarIncenseAmberwoodWhite MuskNutmeg

Notes

Atlas CedarVirginian CedarGuaiac WoodBlack PepperIncenseAmberwoodPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Virginia Cedar, Incense and Amberwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer44

Fall0

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Spring9

Summer18

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men68

Unisex29

Women3

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,670

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#60,098

PerfumerCeline Ripert

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArgenticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Argentic opens with bergamot and black pepper, then settles into a dry cedar, incense, and amberwood base with a musky, slightly powdery finish. It reads woody, spicy, and polished rather than sweet, and usually suits someone who likes sharp freshness up top with a smoky, warm dry-down.

Reviews →

Blood Concept 0 Cruel Incense opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper and cold resin. Celine Ripert balances two distinct cedars, combining dry Virginian cedar with the deep, phenolic body of Atlas cedar. As the initial spicy bite settles, a dry incense smoke simmers over dark guaiac wood and earthy patchouli…

Reviews →

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, Argentic or 0 Cruel Incense?

Argentic takes 5 of 5 categories. Argentic is rated 3.88/5 from 115 votes; 0 Cruel Incense is rated 3.62/5 from 24 votes. Choose Argentic for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose 0 Cruel Incense for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Argentic or 0 Cruel Incense?

Argentic lasts longest (Argentic 79/100, 0 Cruel Incense 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Argentic or 0 Cruel Incense?

Argentic projects furthest (Argentic 71/100, 0 Cruel Incense 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Argentic and 0 Cruel Incense smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Virginia Cedar, Incense and Amberwood.

Is Argentic or 0 Cruel Incense better for summer or winter?

0 Cruel Incense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Argentic and 0 Cruel Incense?

Argentic has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper and Rose, a base of Atlas Cedar, Virginia Cedar, Incense and Amberwood. 0 Cruel Incense features Atlas Cedar, Virginian Cedar, Guaiac Wood, Black Pepper and Incense.