Fragrance comparison

The Bug vs Immanence

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 237 ratings analysed

3 wins

The Bug

Lush

3.74226 votes

Rank #11,444 AromaticBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Immanence

Blackcliff Parfums

3.6411 votes

Rank #46,545 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Bug takes 3 of 5 categories.

The Bug
Choose it for a aromatic and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Immanence
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

The Bug3/5

Immanence2/5

Ratings & consensus: The Bug
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Immanence
Sillage & projection: Immanence
Value for money: The Bug
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Bug

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The BugLush

ImmanenceBlackcliff Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 42%Had 16%Want 41%

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 10%Had 3%Want 87%

Category winnerThe BugRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

181 votes

36%Love

18%Like

18%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityImmanence

SillageImmanence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value32

Category winnerThe BugBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

balsamic90%

green80%

fresh spicy70%

amber60%

woody50%

woody100%

sweet92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

elemiGalbanumBlack PepperLabdanumSandalwoodTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

BrandyPineappleBergamotBlack PepperGingerelemiSugar CaneJasmineSandalwoodLabdanumIncensePapyrus

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared noteselemi, Black Pepper, Labdanum and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring86

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex76

Women6

Men70

Unisex20

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,444

PerfumerMark Constantine, Simon Constantine

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#46,545

PerfumerJustin Frederico

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerThe BugHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lush The Bug leans sharp, resinous, and green from the first spray. Galbanum and black pepper give it a brisk, slightly confrontational opening, then labdanum, elemi, sandalwood, and tonka soften it into something drier, warmer, and more wearable. It suits shoppers who like unusual aromatic scents with a balsamic edge…

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Blackcliff Parfums Immanence opens with a sharp burst of boozy brandy, tart pineapple, and zesty ginger before settling into a dense woody heart. Justin Frederico built this 2023 extraits around dark resinous elemi, bitter galbanum, and smoky incense, creating a sharp contrast against sweet sugar cane and soft jasmine…

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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, The Bug or Immanence?

The Bug takes 3 of 5 categories. The Bug is rated 3.74/5 from 226 votes; Immanence is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes. Choose The Bug for a aromatic and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Immanence for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Bug or Immanence?

Immanence lasts longest (Immanence 80/100, The Bug 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Bug or Immanence?

Projection is very close: Immanence 68/100, The Bug 67/100 for sillage.

Do The Bug and Immanence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include elemi, Black Pepper, Labdanum and Sandalwood.