Agarbathi by Penhaligon's

Best Agarbathi by Penhaligon's Alternatives & Similar Perfumes

Agarbathi by Penhaligon's is an Oriental Fougere that balances smoky incense and spicy pink pepper with fresh bergamot and soft floral jasmine. The fragrance is anchored by warm, creamy notes of suede, milk accord, and sandalwood, enriched with resinous frankincense and earthy vetiver. Those drawn to Agarbathi’s blend of aromatic woods, spices, and incense should consider fragrances highlighting similar contrasts between smoky resins and fresh, spicy accents.

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St. Paul's

St. Paul's by Exaltatum £130.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • bergamot
  • frankincense
  • incense
  • labdanum
  • orange blossom
  • pink pepper
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #clean
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • leather
  • vintage/old school
  • woody

The floriental baroquesque parfum St. Paul's embodies an adoration and admiration to the spectacular era of Baroque. This style in architecture, music, art, sculpture demonstrates exalted movements, clear details, intense light and dark shadows, emotional exuberance, richness, extravaganza, which distinct baroque from other style. 

The English baroque represents iconic St. Paul's Cathedral, which dome has long dominated the London skyline. 

The perfume opens with the precious orange flower and jasmine absolutes with a hint of dried and juicy fruits, contrasting with the darker woody and balsamic base. 

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Parfum 1

Parfum 1 by Fugazzi £205.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cedarwood
  • davana
  • frankincense
  • incense
  • mandarin
  • pink pepper
  • sandalwood
  • Tags:
  • #sexy
  • #smoky
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • spicy
  • woody

Parfum 1 is where Fugazzi began, inspired by founder Bram Niessink’s trip to Egypt and the discovery of ancient perfume oils. Parfum 1 is a bold blend of bright and dark fruits, made mysterious by patchouli and cedarwood. The fresh top notes of citrus and blackcurrant are insinuating, gracefully riding a woody wave of sandalwood and musk. The effect is leathery, with a faint kiss of apple pie.

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Penguin

Penguin by Zoologist £200.00

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  • Key notes:
  • ice accord
  • pink pepper
  • sandalwood
  • sea weed
  • suede
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • marine
  • transparent

Emperors they may be, but when a massive cyclone unleashes its merciless austral winds, the colony of penguins bow to its power. It's from such extremes that the male penguin must guard his precious bundle. Passed tenderly from mother to father, the egg is their shared purpose. She embarks on a perilous odyssey to the sea for food. He begins his own monotonous march, packed tightly in a circle of trudging penguins. So intent is he on protecting his egg that even the dazzling aurora australis against a lonely night sky escapes his notice.

Zoologist Penguin opens with saffron caught upon a salty blast of crisp antarctic air. Against the cool desolation, anticipation glimmers as lively aromas of pink pepper and sea moss swirl over musks, suede and sandalwood. Brace yourself for a vibrant scent that Is always invigorating, a reminder of nature’s harsh reality in a welcome blast.

Perfumer: Chiaki Nomura

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303 Marbre Rouge (Red Marble)

303 Marbre Rouge (Red Marble) by Bon Parfumeur £175.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • benzoin
  • chilli
  • incense
  • pink pepper
  • tolu balm
  • vetiver
  • ylang-ylang
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy

The fusion of the Taj Mahal's cold marble and its surrounding garden. Marbre Rouge brings the flowers inside the palace walls.  Initially spicy, the fragrance warms up around cardamom before revealing its ylang-ylang heart. The amber notes of benzoin and Tolu balsam leave intensely sensual scents on the skin.

Perfumer: Sidonie Lancesseur

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Penguin (Limited Edition)

Penguin (Limited Edition) by Zoologist £200.00

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  • Key notes:
  • ice accord
  • pink pepper
  • sea weed
  • suede
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • marine
  • transparent

Emperors they may be, but when a massive cyclone unleashes its merciless austral winds, the colony of penguins bow to its power. It's from such extremes that the male penguin must guard his precious bundle. Passed tenderly from mother to father, the egg is their shared purpose. She embarks on a perilous odyssey to the sea for food. He begins his own monotonous march, packed tightly in a circle of trudging penguins. So intent is he on protecting his egg that even the dazzling aurora australis against a lonely night sky escapes his notice.

Zoologist Penguin opens with saffron caught upon a salty blast of crisp antarctic air. Against the cool desolation, anticipation glimmers as lively aromas of pink pepper and sea moss swirl over musks, suede and sandalwood. Brace yourself for a vibrant scent that Is always invigorating, a reminder of nature’s harsh reality in a welcome blast.

Perfumer: Chiaki Nomura

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London Fog

London Fog by Brandt £185.00

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  • Key notes:
  • bergamot
  • earl grey tea
  • milk accord
  • sandalwood
  • vanilla
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • citrusy

You’re in a cafe on a quiet London street as the morning fog mingles with gentle rain. You breathe in your cup of freshly brewed Earl Grey tea, bright with bergamot and ever so slightly smoky. Silky steamed milk frothed with decadent vanilla bean and a hint of lavender is sweetened with whipped honey. Let London Fog be your invitation to indulge in the serenity of cozy luxury.

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Osang

Osang by Mendittorosa £315.00

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  • Key notes:
  • fenugreek
  • frankincense
  • heliotropine
  • honey
  • incense
  • labdanum
  • myrrh
  • oud
  • pepper
  • peru balm
  • sandalwood
  • szechuan pepper
  • Tags:
  • #animalic
  • #beast
  • #smoky
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • spicy
  • unconventional
  • woody

‘All the soarings of my mind begin in my blood’

Rainer Maria Rilke

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A perfumed celebration of saints and superstitions, centred around a fierce fenugreek absolute note lavished with singed pyrazines, sacrificial myrrh and mournful molten honey poured over everything like amber rain.  Meadow blooms, sticky dark resins, pungent balms and ashen clouds of iris swirl like dramatic weather.

  • Key notes:
  • buddawood
  • cassia
  • frankincense
  • incense
  • rose
  • sandalwood
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • woody

BAROSSA VALLEY

LUTHERAN SETTLERS
Stone Steeples, Sacred Oils

PEWS OF GUILT
Tolling Bells, Thou Shalt Not

ANCIENT VINES
Swirling Incense, Whispered Confessions

FORGIVENESS MINE
Bread, Wine

Scent: Ancient, Spiritual, Woody(rich), Fresh, Balsamic

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Squire Jack

Squire Jack by Plowden & Fallow £88.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cardamom
  • frankincense
  • geranium
  • incense
  • nutmeg
  • sandalwood
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • #powdery
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • spicy
  • woody

A celebration of great British eccentricity and all-round mischievous behaviour. This unique fragrance is an ode to the Mad Squire, his legacy of a life lived knowing no bounds and his fiendish love for outlandish stunts. This composition contains broad lashings of velvety woody opulence, finished with the earthy undertones of society’s eventual condemnation.

Squire Jack is an aromatic, oriental and woody perfume created for the rule breaker; this is a scent above all that captivates that free spirit of those that can’t just help but dare.

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Berbera

Berbera by Nissaba £150.00

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  • Key notes:
  • black pepper
  • elemi
  • incense
  • myrrh
  • pink pepper
  • smoke
  • Tags:
  • #smoky
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy
  • woody

The finest gum extracts from Somaliland — frankincense, myrrh and opoponax — combine in this resinous and sophisticated scent. Berbera is a powerful woody amber suitable for layering, as is common in the Middle East, as well as a standalone manifesto. Opoponax brings nuances of leather and old wood, myrrh swirls in a cola note, and frankincense soars high and dry. A charred-around-the-edges fragrance to uplift your soul and deepen your mystique.

About Agarbathi by Penhaligon's

How does Agarbathi differ from other oriental fougeres?
Agarbathi combines smoky incense and spicy pink pepper with creamy suede and milk accord, creating a distinctive balance of warmth and softness. This contrasts with many oriental fougeres that may emphasise either floral freshness or heavier resinous notes.
Which fragrances on this list share the suede note with Agarbathi?
Penguin by Zoologist (both editions) is the only fragrance here that shares the suede note with Agarbathi, contributing a soft leather texture to its fresh and spicy profile.
Are these fragrances suitable for someone who likes the incense in Agarbathi?
All fragrances listed contain incense, highlighting its importance in Agarbathi’s scent profile. Each offers a different interpretation, ranging from smoky and animalic to fresh and spicy, allowing you to explore variations of that key note.