Fragrance comparison

Rose Agathe vs Thurible

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 208 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rose Agathe

Panouge

3.57127 votes

Rank #13,683 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Thurible

Rook Perfumes · 2020

3.9381 votes

Rank #15,566 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Agathe takes 4 of 7 categories.

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.
Thurible
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rose Agathe4/7

Thurible3/7

Ratings & consensus: Thurible
Community sentiment: Thurible
Longevity: Rose Agathe
Sillage & projection: Rose Agathe
Value for money: Rose Agathe
Versatility: Thurible
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

ThuribleRook Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 39%Had 13%Want 48%

3.93/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%

Category winnerThuribleRating 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

47%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerThuribleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityRose Agathe

SillageRose Agathe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value48

Category winnerRose AgatheBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

mineral84%

aromatic77%

metallic69%

amber61%

amber100%

smoky92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

rose61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both rose 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

SageClovesAshBlack Pepper

Heart

LabdanumIncenseRosePatchouli

Base

AmbergrisLeatherOakmoss

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

Spring50

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day83

Night100

Category winnerThuribleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex53

Women32

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

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,683

PerfumerMarie Schnirer

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#15,566

PerfumerNadeem Crowe

Launched2020

Reviews8

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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Thurible by Rook Perfumes opens with a sharp burst of black pepper, sage, and burning ash that mimics a swung church censer. As the initial heat settles, quiet rose and earthy patchouli soften the dry, resinous background. It thrives on damp autumn walks and crisp winter nights when you want a moody, atmospheric scent…

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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 Thurible?

Rose Agathe takes 4 of 7 categories. Rose Agathe is rated 3.57/5 from 127 votes; Thurible is rated 3.93/5 from 81 votes. Choose Rose Agathe for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Thurible for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Agathe or Thurible?

They last about the same: Rose Agathe 73/100, Thurible 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Rose Agathe or Thurible?

Rose Agathe projects furthest (Rose Agathe 66/100, Thurible 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Agathe and Thurible smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and amber accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Rose, Incense and Labdanum.

Is Rose Agathe or Thurible better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Rose Agathe and Thurible?

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. Thurible has top notes of Sage, Cloves, Ash and Black Pepper, heart notes of Labdanum, Incense, Rose and Patchouli, a base of Ambergris, Leather and Oakmoss.