Fragrance comparison

Rose Agathe vs Incense Ebony

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 213 ratings analysed

Rose Agathe

Panouge

3.57127 votes

Rank #13,677 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Incense Ebony

Maison Alhambra

3.5986 votes

Rank #10,806 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Rose Agathe
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Incense Ebony
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Rose Agathe3/7

Incense Ebony3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose AgathePanouge

Incense EbonyMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 39%Had 13%Want 48%

3.59/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

Category winnerRose AgatheRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

24%Like

9%Ok

26%Dislike

6%Hate

127 votes

56%Love

21%Like

14%Ok

1%Dislike

7%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerIncense EbonyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageRose Agathe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value86

Category winnerIncense EbonyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

mineral84%

aromatic77%

metallic69%

amber61%

woody100%

amber90%

fresh spicy80%

smoky70%

balsamic60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Metallic notesBlack PepperElemi resin

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseGeraniumGreen AccordIncense

Base6-8+ hrs

Mineral notesLabdanumEbony WoodLeather

Top

IncensePalo SantoBlack PepperViolet Leaf

Heart

LabdanumCade oilLeatherPapyrusRose

Base

EbonyResinsGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Rose, Incense 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter49

Day100

Night47

Spring44

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRose AgatheMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex53

Women32

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

Men66

Unisex29

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,677

PerfumerMarie Schnirer

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#10,806

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerIncense EbonyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Incense Ebony by Maison Alhambra is a bold, woody, and resinous scent for men and women. It opens with sharp incense and palo santo before settling into a deep, leathery heart of cade oil and papyrus. This 2024 launch offers a long-lasting, smoky profile that performs best in cold weather, making it a distinct choice …

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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, Rose Agathe or Incense Ebony?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Rose Agathe is rated 3.57/5 from 127 votes; Incense Ebony is rated 3.59/5 from 86 votes. Choose Rose Agathe for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Incense Ebony for a woody and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Rose Agathe or Incense Ebony?

They last about the same: Rose Agathe 73/100, Incense Ebony 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Rose Agathe or Incense Ebony?

Rose Agathe projects furthest (Rose Agathe 66/100, Incense Ebony 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Agathe and Incense Ebony smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Rose, Incense and Labdanum.

Is Rose Agathe or Incense Ebony better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Rose Agathe and Incense Ebony?

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. Incense Ebony has top notes of Incense, Palo Santo, Black Pepper and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Labdanum, Cade oil, Leather and Papyrus, a base of Ebony, Resins and Guaiac Wood.