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    Side by side

    Desire Black vs. Agua Fougere

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Desire Black wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Desire Black vs. Agua Fougere
    Desire BlackAgua Fougere
    ConcentrationEau de Toilette—
    Launched20142018
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerIrina BurlakovaLyn Harris
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Desire Black

    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy
    Citrus
    Amber
    Earthy

    Agua Fougere

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Conifer
    Mossy
    Fresh Spicy
    Earthy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Black PepperBergamotGrapefruit
    Pine NeedlesGeraniumGalbanum
    Heart
    CypressSaffronRose
    JasmineBlack Pepper
    Base
    VetiverFrankincenseAmber
    SeaweedCedarFrankincense

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Desire Black vs. Agua Fougere
    Desire BlackAgua Fougere
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This one plays it safe in the opening, then quietly wins you over. The smoky vetiver drydown is where Desire Black earns its name, not loud, not trying, just lingers on the skin like it belongs there.Desire Black
    This isn't your grandfather's fougère. No lavender, no barbershop powder. Just the green, the pine, the moss. The kind of scent that asks you to slow down and actually smell it.Agua Fougere