Fragrance comparison

Amaranthine vs Zagar

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 63 ratings analysed

Amaranthine

Parfums Vintage

4.449 votes

Rank #52,665 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Zagar

Blend Oud

4.1154 votes

Rank #15,541 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zagar takes 3 of 4 categories.

Amaranthine
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zagar
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amaranthine1/4

Zagar3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmaranthineParfums Vintage

ZagarBlend Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 20%Had 2%Want 78%

4.11/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 37%Had 8%Want 54%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

11%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

43%Love

35%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityZagar

SillageZagar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value37

Category winnerAmaranthineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

amber77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Sicilian MandarinAmyrisTonka BeanRosemaryCoconutCoffeeIrisChocolateAgarwood (Oud)Musk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

YuzuSweet OrangeCoconutPineapple blossomOrange Blossom

Heart

Strawberry LeafAlmond BlossomIrisTaif Rose

Base

Tonka BeanAmberVanillaSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesTonka Bean, Coconut, Iris and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Amaranthine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer88

Fall81

Winter38

Day100

Night87

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men6

Unisex23

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,665

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,541

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerZagarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amaranthine by Parfums Vintage opens with a crisp burst of Sicilian mandarin paired with herbal rosemary, offering a bright aromatic lift before settling into a warm, multifaceted dry-down. At its core, powdery iris meets richer gourmand accents of roasted coffee, chocolate, and smooth coconut, creating an unexpected …

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Zagar by Blend Oud opens with a bright flash of yuzu sorbet, sweet orange, and creamy coconut before softening into a lush heart of almond blossom, strawberry leaf, and iris. As the fragrance settles on skin, warm amber, vanilla, and tonka bean build a sweet base while a subtle background of agarwood provides quiet st…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amaranthine or Zagar?

Zagar takes 3 of 4 categories. Amaranthine is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; Zagar is rated 4.11/5 from 54 votes. Choose Amaranthine for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zagar for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amaranthine or Zagar?

Zagar lasts longest (Zagar 75/100, Amaranthine 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amaranthine or Zagar?

Zagar projects furthest (Zagar 63/100, Amaranthine 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amaranthine and Zagar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Tonka Bean, Coconut, Iris and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Amaranthine or Zagar better for summer or winter?

Amaranthine suits daytime wear; Zagar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amaranthine and Zagar?

Amaranthine features Sicilian Mandarin, Amyris, Tonka Bean, Rosemary and Coconut. Zagar has top notes of Yuzu, Sweet Orange, Coconut and Pineapple blossom, heart notes of Strawberry Leaf, Almond Blossom, Iris and Taif Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood.