Fragrance comparison

Mirage vs Rose Agathe

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 133 ratings analysed

Mirage

Lui Niche

3.836 votes

Rank #55,333 AmberBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Rose Agathe

Panouge

3.57127 votes

Rank #13,683 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Mirage
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Rose Agathe
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mirage2/4

Rose Agathe2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MirageLui Niche

Rose AgathePanouge

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 7%Had 7%Want 87%

3.57/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 39%Had 13%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

50%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

35%Love

24%Like

9%Ok

26%Dislike

6%Hate

127 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage94

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityMirage

SillageMirage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value60

Category winnerRose AgatheBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic92%

aromatic84%

vanilla77%

smoky69%

musky61%

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

mineral84%

aromatic77%

metallic69%

amber61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGeranium

Heart

IncenseElemi resinPatchouli

Base

VanillaLabdanumAmbergrisMusk

Top15-30 mins

Metallic notesBlack PepperElemi resin

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseGeraniumGreen AccordIncense

Base6-8+ hrs

Mineral notesLabdanumEbony WoodLeather

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Incense, Elemi resin and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Rose Agathe, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter49

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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#55,333

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,683

PerfumerMarie Schnirer

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerRose AgatheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mirage by Lui Niche is an assertive woody fragrance built on a backbone of incense, elemi resin, and patchouli. It opens with bright bergamot and sharp geranium before settling into a deep base of vanilla, labdanum, and ambergris. This composition suits cold winter nights when you want a persistent, resinous scent pro…

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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, Mirage or Rose Agathe?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Mirage is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Rose Agathe is rated 3.57/5 from 127 votes. Choose Mirage for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rose Agathe for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mirage or Rose Agathe?

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

Which projects more, Mirage or Rose Agathe?

Mirage projects furthest (Mirage 94/100, Rose Agathe 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mirage and Rose Agathe smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Geranium, Incense, Elemi resin and Labdanum.

Is Mirage or Rose Agathe better for summer or winter?

Mirage suits evening wear; Rose Agathe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mirage and Rose Agathe?

Mirage has top notes of Bergamot and Geranium, heart notes of Incense, Elemi resin and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Labdanum, Ambergris 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.