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    Side by side

    Agua Fougere vs. Desire Black

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Desire Black wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Agua Fougere vs. Desire Black
    Agua FougereDesire Black
    Concentration—Eau de Toilette
    Launched20182014
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerLyn HarrisIrina Burlakova
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Agua Fougere

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Conifer
    Mossy
    Fresh Spicy
    Earthy

    Desire Black

    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy
    Citrus
    Amber
    Earthy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

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

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Agua Fougere vs. Desire Black
    Agua FougereDesire Black
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    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