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Jacarandá vs Agarwood Collection Provocative

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

Updated 76 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Agarwood Collection Provocative takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Jacarandá

    Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Agarwood Collection Provocative

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Jacarandá2/7
Agarwood Collection Provocative5/7
Ratings & consensus
Agarwood Collection Provocative
Community sentiment
Agarwood Collection Provocative
Longevity
Agarwood Collection Provocative
Sillage & projection
Agarwood Collection Provocative
Value for money
Jacarandá
Versatility
Jacarandá
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Agarwood Collection Provocative

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
JacarandáPhebo
Agarwood Collection ProvocativeBoadicea the Victorious
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.20/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 41%Had 16%Want 43%
4.41/ 5 · 51 votes
Have 25%Had 5%Want 70%
Category winnerAgarwood Collection ProvocativeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
52%Love
32%Like
0%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate

25 votes

61%Love
27%Like
4%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerAgarwood Collection ProvocativeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity81
〰 Sillage74
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityAgarwood Collection Provocative

SillageAgarwood Collection Provocative

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value25
Category winnerJacarandáBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
herbal92%
oud84%
green77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy83%
woody65%
herbal48%
fresh30%
Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
SageGreen LeavesHerbal NotesArtemisia
Heart
AppleIris FlowerLavender
Base
Agarwood (Oud)CedarMuskPatchouliTonka Bean
Top
FirRosemaryArtemisiaMint
Heart
JuniperSageVirginia CedarLavenderPepper
Base
Agarwood (Oud)MuskAmber
InformationalShared notesSage, Artemisia, Lavender and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring80
Summer80
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night67
Spring76
Summer29
Fall100
Winter59
Day91
Night100
Category winnerJacarandáMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men33
Unisex67
Women0
Men92
Unisex8
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,941

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#11,691

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerAgarwood Collection ProvocativeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jacarandá by Phebo opens with a sharp burst of clary sage, crushed green leaves, and bitter artemisia. As the herbal blast settles, crisp lavender and green apple emerge, softening the bitter edge before revealing a dry cedar and agarwood base. Clean musk and dark patchouli lend a grounding earthiness without turning …

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Boadicea the Victorious Agarwood Collection Provocative opens with an icy surge of fir needles, fresh mint, and bitter artemisia before settling into a warm balsamic heart of sage, juniper, and black pepper. As heat rises on skin, real agarwood, dark musk, and resinous amber emerge, projecting a dry coniferous woodine…

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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, Jacarandá or Agarwood Collection Provocative?

Agarwood Collection Provocative takes 5 of 7 categories. Jacarandá is rated 4.20/5 from 25 votes; Agarwood Collection Provocative is rated 4.41/5 from 51 votes. Choose Jacarandá for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Agarwood Collection Provocative for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jacarandá or Agarwood Collection Provocative?

Agarwood Collection Provocative lasts longest (Agarwood Collection Provocative 81/100, Jacarandá 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jacarandá or Agarwood Collection Provocative?

Agarwood Collection Provocative projects furthest (Agarwood Collection Provocative 74/100, Jacarandá 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jacarandá and Agarwood Collection Provocative smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal accords. Common notes include Sage, Artemisia, Lavender and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Jacarandá or Agarwood Collection Provocative better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jacarandá is the stronger pick. For winter, Jacarandá is the stronger pick. Jacarandá suits daytime wear; Agarwood Collection Provocative suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jacarandá and Agarwood Collection Provocative?

Jacarandá has top notes of Sage, Green Leaves, Herbal Notes and Artemisia, heart notes of Apple, Iris Flower and Lavender, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Musk and Patchouli. Agarwood Collection Provocative has top notes of Fir, Rosemary, Artemisia and Mint, heart notes of Juniper, Sage, Virginia Cedar and Lavender, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Amber.

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