Fragrance comparison

Rose Agathe vs Royal Amber Oud Pour Homme

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 143 ratings analysed

Rose Agathe

Panouge

3.57127 votes

Rank #13,677 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Royal Amber Oud Pour Homme

Armaf

3.7516 votes

Rank #36,954 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Royal Amber Oud Pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.

Rose Agathe
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Royal Amber Oud Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Rose Agathe1/5

Royal Amber Oud Pour Homme4/5

Ratings & consensus: Royal Amber Oud Pour Homme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Royal Amber Oud Pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Royal Amber Oud Pour Homme
Value for money: Royal Amber Oud Pour Homme
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

Rose AgathePanouge

Royal Amber Oud Pour HommeArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 39%Had 13%Want 48%

3.75/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%

Category winnerRoyal Amber Oud Pour HommeRating 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

38%Love

25%Like

19%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityRoyal Amber Oud Pour Homme

SillageRoyal Amber Oud Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value82

Category winnerRoyal Amber Oud Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

mineral84%

aromatic77%

metallic69%

amber61%

woody100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic

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

Black PepperIrisStrawberryRhubarbRaspberryOrangePlumPink Pepper

Heart

JasmineCarnationGeraniumRose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VetiverLabdanumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaGuaiac WoodMuskCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Rose, Geranium 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

Spring70

Summer0

Fall70

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex53

Women32

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,677

PerfumerMarie Schnirer

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#36,954

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerRose AgatheHigher 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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Armaf Royal Amber Oud Pour Homme opens with an assertive blast of fresh fruits and black pepper. It is a bold, sweet fragrance that demands attention, dry down exposing a dark leather base notes structure. The initial hit of plum and strawberry quickly gives way to warm cardamom and fresh rhubarb, adding a bright tang…

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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 Royal Amber Oud Pour Homme?

Royal Amber Oud Pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. Rose Agathe is rated 3.57/5 from 127 votes; Royal Amber Oud Pour Homme is rated 3.75/5 from 16 votes. Choose Rose Agathe for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Royal Amber Oud Pour Homme for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Agathe or Royal Amber Oud Pour Homme?

Royal Amber Oud Pour Homme lasts longest (Royal Amber Oud Pour Homme 83/100, Rose Agathe 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Agathe or Royal Amber Oud Pour Homme?

Projection is very close: Royal Amber Oud Pour Homme 68/100, Rose Agathe 66/100 for sillage.

Do Rose Agathe and Royal Amber Oud Pour Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Rose, Geranium and Labdanum.

Is Rose Agathe or Royal Amber Oud Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

Rose Agathe suits daytime wear; Royal Amber Oud Pour Homme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Agathe and Royal Amber Oud Pour Homme?

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. Royal Amber Oud Pour Homme has top notes of Black Pepper, Iris, Strawberry and Rhubarb, heart notes of Jasmine, Carnation, Geranium and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver, Labdanum and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.