Fragrance comparison

Allure vs Anthomaniac

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 6,003 ratings analysed

Allure

Chanel

4.075,999 votes

Rank #26,538 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Anthomaniac

Ningen Parfums

3.004 votes

Rank #63,394 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anthomaniac takes 2 of 4 categories.

Allure
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Anthomaniac
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Allure1/4

Anthomaniac2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AllureChanel

AnthomaniacNingen Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 5,999 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 22%Had 6%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

5,999 votes

25%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAnthomaniac

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value63

Category winnerAnthomaniacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

fresh61%

white floral100%

floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both floral, white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonMandarin OrangePeachPassionfruitBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneysuckleJasmineMagnoliaFreesiaWater LilyOrange BlossomPeonyMay Rose

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaSandalwoodAmberVetiverPatchouli

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangePassionfruit

Heart

Damask RoseRose de MaiOsmanthusTuberoseCassisGardeniaJasminePeony

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMuskHeliotropeVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Passionfruit, Bergamot and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Allure, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter93

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex7

Women91

Work 38%Casual 29%Date 24%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,538

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,394

PerfumerEmrys Au, Eugene Au

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAllureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Allure strips away the loud aldehydes of older house classics in favor of bright fruit and radiant florals. Spray it on and the mandarin orange flashes immediately. It is crisp. Juicy white peach arrives seconds later, rounded by honeysuckle and water lily that keep the heart dewy rather than syrupy. As the hou…

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Anthomaniac by Ningen Parfums presents a dense floral arrangement backed by heavy woods. Bright passionfruit and bergamot flash in the opening before giving way to rich osmanthus, ylang-ylang, and tuberose. The base brings dry patchouli and earthy sandalwood alongside clean musk. It suits lovers of strong yellow and w…

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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, Allure or Anthomaniac?

Anthomaniac takes 2 of 4 categories. Allure is rated 4.07/5 from 5,999 votes; Anthomaniac is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Allure for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Anthomaniac for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Allure or Anthomaniac?

They last about the same: Allure 73/100, Anthomaniac 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Allure or Anthomaniac?

Projection is very close: Anthomaniac 67/100, Allure 65/100 for sillage.

Do Allure and Anthomaniac smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Passionfruit, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Allure or Anthomaniac better for summer or winter?

Allure suits daytime wear; Anthomaniac suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Allure and Anthomaniac?

Allure has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Peach and Passionfruit, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Magnolia and Freesia, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Vetiver. Anthomaniac has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Passionfruit, heart notes of Damask Rose, Rose de Mai, Osmanthus and Tuberose, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Heliotrope.