Fragrance comparison

G Clef vs Agar Parisien

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 70 ratings analysed

3 wins

G Clef

Sarah Baker Perfumes

3.4852 votes

Rank #16,143 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Agar Parisien

Agar Aura

4.3818 votes

Rank #19,089 CitrusBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

G Clef takes 3 of 5 categories.

G Clef
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Agar Parisien
Choose it for a citrus and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

G Clef3/5

Agar Parisien2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

G ClefSarah Baker Perfumes

Agar ParisienAgar Aura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 35%Had 12%Want 54%

4.38/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 42%Had 9%Want 49%

Category winnerAgar ParisienRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

20%Like

24%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

90%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityG Clef

SillageAgar Parisien

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value33

Category winnerG ClefBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

lavender61%

citrus100%

balsamic92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GrapefruitBergamotCaloneLavenderCoumarinHedioneOakmossAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RoseBergamotGrapefruitThailand Oud

Heart

Peru BalsamWormwoodCoumarin

Base

OakmossCedarAmbergris

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Coumarin and Oakmoss. 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

Summer90

Fall35

Winter15

Day100

Night14

Spring100

Summer60

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,143

PerfumerSarah Baker

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#19,089

PerfumerTaha Syed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerG ClefHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

G Clef is a breezy citrus aromatic with grapefruit, lavender and a salty, ozonic edge that gives it a coastal feel. It opens bright and airy, then settles into green oakmoss, soft woods and a faint coumarin sweetness. It suits warm weather especially well and usually reads fresh, textured and quietly distinctive rathe…

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Agar Parisien opens with bitter citrus, green sparkle, and a surprisingly fizzy texture, then settles into rose, balsamic warmth, oakmoss, and a polished Thai oud thread that stays present throughout. It feels natural, textured, and slightly vintage in mood, yet still easy to wear if you enjoy mossy, aromatic woods mo…

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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, G Clef or Agar Parisien?

G Clef takes 3 of 5 categories. G Clef is rated 3.48/5 from 52 votes; Agar Parisien is rated 4.38/5 from 18 votes. Choose G Clef for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Agar Parisien for a citrus and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, G Clef or Agar Parisien?

They last about the same: G Clef 78/100, Agar Parisien 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, G Clef or Agar Parisien?

Agar Parisien projects furthest (Agar Parisien 67/100, G Clef 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do G Clef and Agar Parisien smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Coumarin and Oakmoss.

Is G Clef or Agar Parisien better for summer or winter?

G Clef suits daytime wear; Agar Parisien suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in G Clef and Agar Parisien?

G Clef features Grapefruit, Bergamot, Calone, Lavender and Coumarin. Agar Parisien has top notes of Rose, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Thailand Oud, heart notes of Peru Balsam, Wormwood and Coumarin, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar and Ambergris.