Fragrance comparison

London vs Rose Agathe

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 961 ratings analysed

London

Tom Ford

3.98834 votes

Rank #24,831 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Rose Agathe

Panouge

3.57127 votes

Rank #13,677 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Agathe takes 5 of 7 categories.

London
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter.
Rose Agathe
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

London2/7

Rose Agathe5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LondonTom Ford

Rose AgathePanouge

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 834 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.57/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 39%Had 13%Want 48%

Category winnerLondonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

34%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

834 votes

35%Love

24%Like

9%Ok

26%Dislike

6%Hate

127 votes

Category winnerLondonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityRose Agathe

SillageRose Agathe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value60

Category winnerRose AgatheBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

smoky77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

mineral84%

aromatic77%

metallic69%

amber61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CuminSaffronCardamomBlack PepperCoffeeCoriander

Heart

IncenseLabdanumJasmineGeranium

Base

Agarwood (Oud)BirchCedarMuskAmyris

Top15-30 mins

Metallic notesBlack PepperElemi resin

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseGeraniumGreen AccordIncense

Base6-8+ hrs

Mineral notesLabdanumEbony WoodLeather

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Incense, Labdanum and Geranium. Durations are only published for Rose Agathe, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter49

Day100

Night47

Category winnerRose AgatheMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex25

Women4

Men15

Unisex53

Women32

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,831

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,677

PerfumerMarie Schnirer

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerRose AgatheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tom Ford London starts with a blunt blast of black pepper and cumin that mimics the hot, metallic breath of a subway station. This gritty opening quickly gives way to a dark heart of labdanum and damp jasmine, creating a heavy atmosphere that feels like wet asphalt after a storm. As it settles, a dry agarwood and smok…

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Rose Agathe by Panouge strips away traditional sweet powdery florals in favor of an edgy, industrial aesthetic. The first spray releases a sharp flash of cold metallic notes and biting black pepper, softened slightly by resinous elemi. Give it ten minutes. A tart crimson rose and pungent green geranium push through th…

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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, London or Rose Agathe?

Rose Agathe takes 5 of 7 categories. London is rated 3.98/5 from 834 votes; Rose Agathe is rated 3.57/5 from 127 votes. Choose London for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter. Choose Rose Agathe for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, London or Rose Agathe?

Rose Agathe lasts longest (Rose Agathe 73/100, London 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, London or Rose Agathe?

Rose Agathe projects furthest (Rose Agathe 66/100, London 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do London and Rose Agathe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Incense, Labdanum and Geranium.

Is London or Rose Agathe better for summer or winter?

For summer, London is the stronger pick. For winter, London is the stronger pick. Rose Agathe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in London and Rose Agathe?

London has top notes of Cumin, Saffron, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of Incense, Labdanum, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Birch, Cedar and Musk. Rose Agathe has top notes of Metallic notes, Black Pepper and Elemi resin, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Green Accord and Incense, a base of Mineral notes, Labdanum, Ebony Wood and Leather.