Fragrance comparison

1989 vs Antar

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 146 ratings analysed

1989

Theodoros Kalotinis

3.55101 votes

Rank #30,267 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Antar

Nabeel

4.0945 votes

Rank #11,634 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Antar takes 5 of 7 categories.

1989
Choose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Antar
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

19892/7

Antar5/7

Ratings & consensus: Antar
Community sentiment: Antar
Longevity: 1989
Sillage & projection: 1989
Value for money: Antar
Versatility: Antar
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Antar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1989Theodoros Kalotinis

AntarNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

4.09/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 51%Had 10%Want 39%

Category winnerAntarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

25%Like

16%Ok

19%Dislike

8%Hate

101 votes

38%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

2%Dislike

4%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerAntarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

Longevity1989

Sillage1989

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value88

Category winnerAntarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh spicy91%

patchouli83%

warm spicy74%

woody65%

amber56%

fruity100%

woody92%

leather84%

aromatic77%

marine69%

powdery61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black and Pink Pepper

Heart

PlumRaspberry

Base

PatchouliOlibanum

Top

AppleMelonSaffronRaspberryPlumPineappleBlack PepperPink Pepper

Heart

Sea NotesOlibanumLavenderRoseJasmineGardeniaOrchidCyclamen

Base

LeatherWhite MuskSandalwoodMossVanillaWoody NotesAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesPlum, Raspberry and Olibanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring90

Summer90

Fall100

Winter62

Day89

Night100

Category winnerAntarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex18

Women5

Men76

Unisex18

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,267

PerfumerTheodoros Kalotinis

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,634

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerAntarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1989 opens with a sharp kick of black pepper and pink pepper before dense plum and tart raspberry settle across damp patchouli. Warm olibanum resin grounds the dark fruit, creating a spicy, earthy aroma that suits crisp autumn leather jackets and cold winter night outs.

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Antar by Nabeel delivers a striking clash of crisp green apple and dark leather. It starts with an intense burst of fresh fruits and black pepper before settling into a dry, mossy woods base. This scent is built for cool autumn evenings when you want something rugged yet clean.

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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, 1989 or Antar?

Antar takes 5 of 7 categories. 1989 is rated 3.55/5 from 101 votes; Antar is rated 4.09/5 from 45 votes. Choose 1989 for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Antar for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1989 or Antar?

1989 lasts longest (1989 76/100, Antar 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1989 or Antar?

1989 projects furthest (1989 67/100, Antar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1989 and Antar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Plum, Raspberry and Olibanum.

Is 1989 or Antar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Antar is the stronger pick. For winter, 1989 is the stronger pick. Antar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1989 and Antar?

1989 has top notes of Black and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Plum and Raspberry, a base of Patchouli and Olibanum. Antar has top notes of Apple, Melon, Saffron and Raspberry, heart notes of Sea Notes, Olibanum, Lavender and Rose, a base of Leather, White Musk, Sandalwood and Moss.