Fragrance comparison

Sofia vs Agarwood Noir

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 92 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sofia

Maison Anthony Marmin

4.673 votes

Rank #51,065 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Agarwood Noir

Amouroud

4.0289 votes

Rank #12,969 White FloralLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sofia takes 3 of 4 categories.

Sofia
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Agarwood Noir
Choose it for a white floral and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Sofia3/4

Agarwood Noir1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sofia
Sillage & projection: Sofia
Value for money: Sofia
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Agarwood Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SofiaMaison Anthony Marmin

Agarwood NoirAmouroud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%

4.02/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 30%Had 15%Want 54%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

48%Love

30%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySofia

SillageSofia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value46

Category winnerSofiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody91%

amber83%

musky74%

rose65%

white floral56%

white floral100%

leather92%

amber84%

animalic77%

fruity69%

rose61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber, white floral and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SandalwoodOlibanumFrench RoseJasminePowdery NotesMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

ApricotSaffronPink Pepper

Heart

JasmineJasmine SambacFrench Rose

Base

LeatherOlibanumVanillaOakmoss

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, French Rose and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring63

Summer42

Fall100

Winter84

Day84

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men12

Unisex50

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,065

PerfumerAnthony Abdul Karim Marmin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,969

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerAgarwood NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sofia by Maison Anthony Marmin offers a rich, Middle Eastern-inspired profile. Centered on sandalwood, olibanum, and French rose, this fragrance relies on a base of powdery white musk for depth. It functions as a bold unisex option, ideal for those who prefer heavy, resinous, and floral profiles that feel opulent and …

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Agarwood Noir is a potent floriental scent that pivots on deep jasmine sambac and rich, leathery animalics. Launched in 2016, this unisex fragrance leans into a dark, resinous profile ideal for cooler weather evenings. The composition blends apricot fruitiness with saffron and olibanum, creating a bold, long-lasting p…

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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, Sofia or Agarwood Noir?

Sofia takes 3 of 4 categories. Sofia is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Agarwood Noir is rated 4.02/5 from 89 votes. Choose Sofia for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Agarwood Noir for a white floral and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sofia or Agarwood Noir?

Sofia lasts longest (Sofia 100/100, Agarwood Noir 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sofia or Agarwood Noir?

Sofia projects furthest (Sofia 75/100, Agarwood Noir 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sofia and Agarwood Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, white floral and rose accords. Common notes include Olibanum, French Rose and Jasmine.

Is Sofia or Agarwood Noir better for summer or winter?

Sofia suits daytime wear; Agarwood Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sofia and Agarwood Noir?

Sofia features Sandalwood, Olibanum, French Rose, Jasmine and Powdery Notes. Agarwood Noir has top notes of Apricot, Saffron and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac and French Rose, a base of Leather, Olibanum, Vanilla and Oakmoss.