Fragrance comparison

Alpona vs Antar

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 186 ratings analysed

5 wins

Alpona

Caron

4.45141 votes

Rank #7,314 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Antar

Nabeel

4.0945 votes

Rank #11,620 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alpona takes 5 of 7 categories.

Alpona
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Antar
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Alpona5/7

Antar2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlponaCaron

AntarNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 141 votes

Have 37%Had 9%Want 54%

4.09/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 51%Had 10%Want 39%

Category winnerAlponaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

35%Like

1%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

141 votes

38%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

2%Dislike

4%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerAlponaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAlpona

SillageAlpona

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value88

Category winnerAntarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

mossy65%

earthy56%

fruity100%

woody92%

leather84%

aromatic77%

marine69%

powdery61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamotGrapefruitRose

Heart2-4 hrs

ThymeOrangeJasmineOrchid

Base8-10 hrs

OakmossMyrrhCedarSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

Top

AppleMelonSaffronRaspberryPlumPineappleBlack PepperPink Pepper

Heart

Sea NotesOlibanumLavenderRoseJasmineGardeniaOrchidCyclamen

Base

LeatherWhite MuskSandalwoodMossVanillaWoody NotesAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesRose, Jasmine, Orchid and Cedar. Durations are only published for Alpona, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer38

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night46

Spring90

Summer90

Fall100

Winter62

Day89

Night100

Category winnerAntarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex36

Women64

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 17%Party 9%

Men76

Unisex18

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,314

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#11,620

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerAlponaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alpona by Caron delivers a sharp, historic contrast that catches modern noses off guard. The opening bursts with tart grapefruit, sharp lemon peel, and bitter bergamot. It wakes you up fast. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus flash subsides, revealing a dry heart of aromatic thyme, sunny orange blossom, and head…

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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, Alpona or Antar?

Alpona takes 5 of 7 categories. Alpona is rated 4.45/5 from 141 votes; Antar is rated 4.09/5 from 45 votes. Choose Alpona for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Antar for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alpona or Antar?

Alpona lasts longest (Alpona 75/100, Antar 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alpona or Antar?

Alpona projects furthest (Alpona 63/100, Antar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alpona and Antar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Rose, Jasmine, Orchid and Cedar.

Is Alpona or Antar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Alpona and Antar?

Alpona has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Rose, heart notes of Thyme, Orange, Jasmine and Orchid, a base of Oakmoss, Myrrh, Cedar and Sandalwood. 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.