Fragrance comparison

Amber 01 vs Antar

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 89 ratings analysed

Amber 01

Swiss Arabian

3.5544 votes

Rank #15,704 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Antar

Nabeel

4.0945 votes

Rank #11,691 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Antar takes 5 of 7 categories.

Amber 01
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Antar
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Amber 012/7

Antar5/7

Ratings & consensus: Antar
Community sentiment: Antar
Longevity: Amber 01
Sillage & projection: Amber 01
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

Amber 01Swiss Arabian

AntarNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 36%Had 8%Want 55%

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

26%Love

37%Like

23%Ok

9%Dislike

6%Hate

35 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAmber 01

SillageAmber 01

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value88

Category winnerAntarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

fruity100%

woody92%

leather84%

aromatic77%

marine69%

powdery61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseJasmineCashmeran

Base

PatchouliAmberCedarVanilla

Top

AppleMelonSaffronRaspberryPlumPineappleBlack PepperPink Pepper

Heart

Sea NotesOlibanumLavenderRoseJasmineGardeniaOrchidCyclamen

Base

LeatherWhite MuskSandalwoodMossVanillaWoody NotesAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Rose, Jasmine and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer36

Fall95

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring90

Summer90

Fall100

Winter62

Day89

Night100

Category winnerAntarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex52

Women42

Men76

Unisex18

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,704

PerfumerNanako Ogi

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#11,691

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerAntarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber 01 by Swiss Arabian balances spicy black pepper with a heart of rose and jasmine, settling into a resinous amber and vanilla base. It functions as a versatile unisex fragrance, offering moderate to strong projection. Ideal for cooler weather and evening wear, this composition provides a sophisticated, slightly t…

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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, Amber 01 or Antar?

Antar takes 5 of 7 categories. Amber 01 is rated 3.55/5 from 44 votes; Antar is rated 4.09/5 from 45 votes. Choose Amber 01 for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. 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, Amber 01 or Antar?

Amber 01 lasts longest (Amber 01 73/100, Antar 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber 01 or Antar?

Amber 01 projects furthest (Amber 01 68/100, Antar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber 01 and Antar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Rose, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Amber 01 or Antar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Antar is the stronger pick. For winter, Amber 01 is the stronger pick. Amber 01 suits evening wear; Antar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber 01 and Antar?

Amber 01 has top notes of Black Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Cashmeran, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Cedar and Vanilla. 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.