Fragrance comparison

Pavor Nocturnus vs Agar Intense

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 44 ratings analysed

2 wins

Pavor Nocturnus

Ikiryō

4.205 votes

Rank #61,238 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Agar Intense

Alexandria Fragrances

3.8239 votes

Rank #31,122 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pavor Nocturnus takes 2 of 3 categories.

Pavor Nocturnus
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Agar Intense
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Pavor Nocturnus2/3

Agar Intense1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pavor Nocturnus
Sillage & projection: Pavor Nocturnus
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Agar Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pavor NocturnusIkiryō

Agar IntenseAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%

3.82/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

44%Love

26%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

8%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityPavor Nocturnus

SillagePavor Nocturnus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value64

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral92%

oud84%

musky77%

cherry69%

woody61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

leather83%

fresh spicy74%

musky65%

smoky56%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)DaturaAngelicaCostusCherryAmberwoodCognacCherry Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CastoreumCypressJuniperAgarwood (Oud)AngelicaGinger

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud) and Angelica. Durations are only published for Pavor Nocturnus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring71

Summer29

Fall100

Winter93

Day93

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men75

Unisex13

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,238

PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,122

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAgar IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pavor Nocturnus by Ikiryō is an unconventional amber floral fragrance built around a contrast of sweet blossoms and dark woods. The scent opens with a distinct splash of boozy cognac and dark cherry, quickly met by powdery cherry blossom and the narcotic white floral presence of datura. Green angelica cuts through the…

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Agar Intense is a dark, aromatic wood scent built around oud, cypress, juniper and ginger, with castoreum giving it a leathery, animalic edge. It opens sharp and green, then settles into something smokier, drier and more resinous. This reads bold, rugged and more masculine in style, though it is sold as unisex. If you…

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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, Pavor Nocturnus or Agar Intense?

Pavor Nocturnus takes 2 of 3 categories. Pavor Nocturnus is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Agar Intense is rated 3.82/5 from 39 votes. Choose Pavor Nocturnus for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Agar Intense for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Pavor Nocturnus or Agar Intense?

Pavor Nocturnus lasts longest (Pavor Nocturnus 84/100, Agar Intense 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pavor Nocturnus or Agar Intense?

Pavor Nocturnus projects furthest (Pavor Nocturnus 88/100, Agar Intense 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pavor Nocturnus and Agar Intense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and musky accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud) and Angelica.

Is Pavor Nocturnus or Agar Intense better for summer or winter?

Pavor Nocturnus suits evening wear; Agar Intense suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pavor Nocturnus and Agar Intense?

Pavor Nocturnus features Agarwood (Oud), Datura, Angelica, Costus and Cherry. Agar Intense features Castoreum, Cypress, Juniper, Agarwood (Oud) and Angelica.