The Perfume Library

Dark Saphir

7.7

Agonist · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Agonist Dark Saphir is a sweet, spicy and woody-oriental unisex fragrance suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions; summer is the least chosen season. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly even, so it sits between the two. Bergamot, raspberry and peach open it fruity, while ginger and black pepper add spice. Jasmine, heliotrope and cinnamon carry the heart into a floral, warm stage. In the base, oud, vanilla and tonka bean deepen the sweetness, and patchouli and frankincense leave an earthy, smoky trail. Portrait of a Lady and Levantium have a close profile.

Black Amber

7.5

Agonist · 2011

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Agonist Black Amber is a sweet, spicy, resinous unisex scent built around black amber, styrax and Bourbon vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with red algae, davana and frankincense, then cedarwood, Java vetiver and tobacco flower set a woody, earthy heart. In the base, patchouli and Indian sandalwood soften into vanilla, and it dries down warm and smoky. Longevity is rated strong, while sillage stays moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters read it as masculine, though many hear it as feminine. Boss Bottled Elixir and Lubin Akkad have a close profile.

Isis

7.7

Agonist · 2013

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Agonist Isis is a sweet, spicy floral unisex scent that suits autumn evenings best; it has been discontinued. It opens with ginger, green tangerine and black pepper, a bright spiciness. In the heart, heliotrope, peach, caramel and nutmeg come forward, turning the scent powdery, fruity and gourmand. In the base, benzoin, vanilla absolute and amber settle that sweetness onto a warm, oriental footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter close behind. It leans towards evenings and leisure wear, and is also worn on nights out. About half of voters find it feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Miro Pretty Flamingo and Nicolaï Kiss Me Tender have a close profile.

Vanilla Marble

7.3

Agonist · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Agonist Vanilla Marble is a sweet, powdery and creamy unisex scent built around vanilla, tiaré and Persian almond, and it suits fall and winter days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and the scent suits evenings, daily wear and leisure time. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. It opens with vanilla, tiaré and Persian almond, and the heart holds Indonesian patchouli, white fig, orchid and amber. Australian sandalwood, Siam benzoin, tonka bean and Bourbon vanilla form the base. The floral, fruity side blends into a gourmand sweetness, while woody and spicy touches stay in the background.

The Infidels

7.3

Agonist · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Agonist The Infidels is a unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter evenings, sitting as easily on men as on women; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is picked less often for daytime or the office. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens with clove, pink pepper and Sicilian lemon, a spicy brightness. The heart brings opoponax, myrrh, several jasmines and roses into a floral, resinous body. In the base, Bourbon vanilla, amber, sandalwood and patchouli settle the scent into a sweet, woody, slightly smoky warmth.

Liquid Crystal

7.1

Agonist · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Agonist Liquid Crystal is a unisex scent that ties Sicilian orange, bergamot and absinth to clove and spices on top and cedarwood and vetiver below; it has been discontinued. Citrus and spice lead the opening: Sicilian orange and bergamot give a fresh start, while absinth and clove sharpen it. Frankincense, lavender and patchouli form the heart, and cedarwood, vetiver, labdanum, tonka bean and white amber settle it into a woody, powdery, mildly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it masculine. Amouage Sunshine Man and Marni Marni have a close profile.

Arctic Jade

7.3

Agonist · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Agonist Arctic Jade is a unisex scent that moves from a fresh opening of cranberry, Brazilian orange and white freesia through raspberry and jasmine to a vanilla-tinged base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters suggest spring and summer, with fall close behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Most voters read it as feminine, though a sizeable share call it masculine. It opens with fruity cranberry and orange softened by white freesia. The heart of raspberry, jasmine absolute, ylang-ylang and white cedar is floral with a light woody frame. In the base, patchouli, ambrette, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten it into a powdery, creamy warmth. An aquatic, synthetic sheen runs throughout.

Onyx Pearl

6.8

Agonist · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Agonist Onyx Pearl opens with white leather, Arabian oud and oriental blossoms, a unisex scent that has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters spread it almost evenly across the seasons, with spring and fall slightly ahead, and tie it to leisure, daily wear and the office. It sits between masculine and feminine, leaning a little masculine. It starts with oriental blossoms, white leather and Arabian oud. The heart brings heliotrope, Indian amber and Indonesian patchouli, and the base settles into white musk, Virginia cedar and Australian sandalwood. The accords read fresh, floral, sweet and spicy, with woody, resinous, earthy and smoky tones around a leathery core.

Solaris

7.2

Agonist · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Agonist Solaris is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent led by blackcurrant, lemon and pink grapefruit; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and slightly bitter with blackcurrant and citrus, while black pepper and petitgrain sharpen the edges. In the heart, galbanum and ozonic notes add a green, airy feel, and ginger and wild peach bring a soft fruitiness. The base of tonka bean absolute, benzoin and amber sweetens it and rests it on a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. More voters read it as feminine than masculine, though a sizeable group finds it masculine.

Blue North

7.3

Agonist · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Agonist Blue North is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and suits leisure and daily wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, followed by fall and winter. Leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it reads as open to either. It opens with cardamom, spearmint and rosemary absolute, a cool, spicy greenness. In the heart, iris, ginger and heliotrope add a floral, powdery softness. The base of white cedar, musk and vanilla settles into a creamy, lightly sweet woodiness.

Hope

7.5

Agonist · 2015

Citrus · Green · Fruity

Agonist Hope is a unisex scent where citrus and green accords meet spice, resin and smoke, leaning woody and lightly sweet; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. It is worn for leisure, evenings and nights out, and reads slightly more masculine than feminine. The top opens with orange zest, juniper and pink pepper. In the heart, cypress, black pepper, frankincense, cedarwood and thyme build a spicy, resinous woodiness. The base of vetiver, cypriol, candied orange and amber softens it and adds sweetness.

Say Yes

7.3

Agonist · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Agonist Say Yes is a unisex scent with a floral, gourmand character, where sweet and spicy tones meet on a woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with dried fig, hazelnut and bergamot; at the heart, frangipani, jasmine and vanilla bring a floral, creamy sweetness. In the base, amber, sandalwood and oud add a resinous, woody depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. It reads somewhat more feminine, though a fair share of voters find it masculine. Tom Ford Noir pour Femme and Moresque Seta have a close profile.

Floralust

7.6

Agonist · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Agonist Floralust is a fresh, floral unisex fragrance, brightened by citrus and green tones, with a light spicy and creamy edge. It has been discontinued. It opens with pink pepper, bergamot and freesia, giving a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, magnolia, ylang-ylang and rose build a floral body. The base of musk, cardamom and jasmine sambac settles it into something soft and creamy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Voters pick it most for daily wear and the office, with leisure close behind. Its clean floral build suits men and women alike. Banana Republic Peony & Peppercorn and Olfactive Pharmacy Tilia have a close profile.

White Lies

7.4

Agonist · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Agonist White Lies is a fresh, floral and sweet unisex scent, led by lemon, lychee and jasmine absolute. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though those ratings rest on only a few votes. It leans towards leisure, nights out, daily wear and evenings, and can also be worn to work. It is unisex and has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, lychee and raspberry for a fruity freshness. In the heart, jasmine absolute, heliotrope and tuberose absolute add a creamy floral side. The base of patchouli, vanilla and orcanox sweetens it. It carries a synthetic feel.

Agonist · 2015

Masculine · Feminine

Agonist

Agonist · 2008

Fresh · Spicy · Animal