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Rose du Matin vs L'Agent

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

Updated 3,255 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Rose du Matin

    Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • L'Agent

    Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Rose du Matin2/4
L'Agent2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Rose du Matin
Sillage & projection
Rose du Matin
Value for money
L'Agent
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
L'Agent

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Rose du MatinClaudio Zucca Parfums
L'AgentAgent Provocateur
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.62/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 5%Had 2%Want 93%
3.82/ 5 · 3,247 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
63%Love
38%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

37%Love
40%Like
3%Ok
19%Dislike
1%Hate

3,024 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity91
〰 Sillage86
♥ Love / hate91
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityRose du Matin

SillageRose du Matin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value76
Category winnerL'AgentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
marine69%
floral61%
amber100%
warm spicy91%
woody83%
balsamic74%
musky65%
smoky56%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
Red RoseMay RosePink Himalayan Sea SaltBergamotMoss
Heart3 to 4 hours
White RoseMarine notesLavenderEgyptian PelargoniumJasmineTuberose
Base8 to 12+ hours
RosePalisander RosewoodMahoganyWhite MuskSiam BenzoinAmbergrisAmberCedar
Top
Pink PepperYlang-YlangAngelicaPalisander RosewoodArtemisia
Heart
May RoseGeraniumTuberoseJasmineOsmanthus
Base
IncenseMyrhhPatchouliAmberSandalwoodMuskFrench labdanum
InformationalShared notesMay Rose, Jasmine, Tuberose and Palisander Rosewood. Durations are only published for Rose du Matin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer43
Fall71
Winter71
Day100
Night83
Spring24
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men13
Unisex50
Women38
Men2
Unisex34
Women65
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,793

PerfumerClaudio Zucca

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#406

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews251

Category winnerL'AgentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose du Matin by Claudio Zucca Parfums delivers a complex take on floral perfumery by pairing crisp petals with brisk coastal air and deep woods. The fragrance opens with red rose, May rose, and pink Himalayan sea salt brightened by a splash of bergamot. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of white rose, jasmine…

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L'Agent is a dark amber floral with incense, myrrh, patchouli and musky warmth taking the lead over the flowers. It opens sharp and spicy, then settles into a smoky, resinous drydown that many wearers describe as sultry, mysterious and a little vintage. This suits someone who enjoys bold evening scents, cooler weather…

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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 du Matin or L'Agent?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Rose du Matin is rated 4.62/5 from 8 votes; L'Agent is rated 3.82/5 from 3,247 votes. Choose Rose du Matin for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Agent for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Rose du Matin or L'Agent?

Rose du Matin lasts longest (Rose du Matin 91/100, L'Agent 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose du Matin or L'Agent?

Rose du Matin projects furthest (Rose du Matin 86/100, L'Agent 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose du Matin and L'Agent smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include May Rose, Jasmine, Tuberose and Palisander Rosewood.

Is Rose du Matin or L'Agent better for summer or winter?

Rose du Matin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose du Matin and L'Agent?

Rose du Matin has top notes of Red Rose, May Rose, Pink Himalayan Sea Salt and Bergamot, heart notes of White Rose, Marine notes, Lavender and Egyptian Pelargonium, a base of Rose, Palisander Rosewood, Mahogany and White Musk. L'Agent has top notes of Pink Pepper, Ylang-Ylang, Angelica and Palisander Rosewood, heart notes of May Rose, Geranium, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Myrhh, Patchouli and Amber.

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