Fragrance comparison

Intriguing vs Jagaban

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

2 wins

Intriguing

Boadicea the Victorious

3.3611 votes

Rank #68,035 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Jagaban

Sapphire Scents

4.002 votes

Rank #53,909 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Intriguing takes 2 of 3 categories.

Intriguing
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Jagaban
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Intriguing2/3

Jagaban1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IntriguingBoadicea the Victorious

JagabanSapphire Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 5%Had 8%Want 87%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 8%Had 8%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

64%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIntriguing

SillageIntriguing

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value81

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

oud77%

balsamic69%

smoky61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

cinnamon77%

green69%

oud61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, green and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bay LeafBergamotMint

Heart

Lily

Base

ResinAgarwood (Oud)IncenseGreen Notes

Top

IncenseMint

Heart

CinnamonAgarwood (Oud)

Base

AmberWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesMint, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,035

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,909

PerfumerWale Jana

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerJagabanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Intriguing opens with a brisk snap of bay leaf, bergamot, and mint before settling into a cool lily heart. As it warms on skin, smoky agarwood, dense resin, and bitter green notes take over. Built for crisp autumn evenings or formal winter gatherings, this dark green aromatic amber projects heavily for hours.

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Jagaban opens with a cool mint and incense pairing, then turns warmer as cinnamon, oud, amber, and dry woods settle in. It reads spicy, smoky, and resinous rather than sweet. This is the kind of unisex scent that may appeal more to wearers who like bold woody ambers with an oriental feel. Based on the limited review e…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Intriguing or Jagaban?

Intriguing takes 2 of 3 categories. Intriguing is rated 3.36/5 from 11 votes; Jagaban is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Intriguing for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Jagaban for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Intriguing or Jagaban?

Intriguing lasts longest (Intriguing 92/100, Jagaban 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Intriguing or Jagaban?

Intriguing projects furthest (Intriguing 71/100, Jagaban 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Intriguing and Jagaban smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, green and oud accords. Common notes include Mint, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense.

Is Intriguing or Jagaban better for summer or winter?

Intriguing suits evening wear; Jagaban suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Intriguing and Jagaban?

Intriguing has top notes of Bay Leaf, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Lily, a base of Resin, Agarwood (Oud), Incense and Green Notes. Jagaban has top notes of Incense and Mint, heart notes of Cinnamon and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Amber and Woody Notes.