Fragrance comparison

Amethyst vs Anthem of Mars

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 171 ratings analysed

Amethyst

Boadicea the Victorious

4.26159 votes

Rank #6,942 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Anthem of Mars

Castanez Parfums

4.5012 votes

Rank #38,577 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anthem of Mars takes 4 of 5 categories.

Amethyst
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Anthem of Mars
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Amethyst1/5

Anthem of Mars4/5

Ratings & consensus: Anthem of Mars
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Anthem of Mars
Sillage & projection: Anthem of Mars
Value for money: Anthem of Mars
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amethyst

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmethystBoadicea the Victorious

Anthem of MarsCastanez Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 32%Had 11%Want 58%

4.50/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 43%Had 6%Want 51%

Category winnerAnthem of MarsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

25%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

159 votes

58%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAnthem of Mars

SillageAnthem of Mars

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value67

Category winnerAnthem of MarsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

cinnamon90%

amber80%

vanilla70%

fresh spicy60%

leather50%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

rose61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonBlack Pepper

Heart

Amber

Base

VanillaLeather

Top20 to 30 mins

MintBergamot

Heart3 to 4 hrs

IrisRoseCinnamonNutmegClovesBlack PepperGeranium

Base8 to 10+ hrs

SandalLeatherVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Black Pepper, Amber and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Anthem of Mars, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer17

Fall100

Winter97

Day100

Night–

Spring60

Summer10

Fall100

Winter90

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex47

Women22

Men38

Unisex62

Women0

Date 33%Party 28%Casual 23%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,942

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#38,577

PerfumerCecilia Castañeda, José Nuñez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmethystHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amethyst opens with a sharp flash of black pepper before a thick wave of cinnamon takes over. As the initial heat settles, dark resinous amber fills the middle space, giving the scent a heavy, cozy weight suitable for freezing November nights or crisp autumn evenings. The dry down turns distinctly smooth as creamy van…

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Anthem of Mars by Castanez Parfums delivers a striking contrast between freezing herbal freshness and deep, radiating heat. The first spray releases an icy rush of crushed garden mint and zesty bergamot, giving an instant wake-up call before settling down. Within minutes, the scent pivots toward a rich spice market bl…

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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, Amethyst or Anthem of Mars?

Anthem of Mars takes 4 of 5 categories. Amethyst is rated 4.26/5 from 159 votes; Anthem of Mars is rated 4.50/5 from 12 votes. Choose Amethyst for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Anthem of Mars for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amethyst or Anthem of Mars?

Anthem of Mars lasts longest (Anthem of Mars 88/100, Amethyst 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amethyst or Anthem of Mars?

Projection is very close: Anthem of Mars 69/100, Amethyst 68/100 for sillage.

Do Amethyst and Anthem of Mars smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Amber and Vanilla.

Is Amethyst or Anthem of Mars better for summer or winter?

Amethyst suits daytime wear; Anthem of Mars suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amethyst and Anthem of Mars?

Amethyst has top notes of Cinnamon and Black Pepper, heart notes of Amber, a base of Vanilla and Leather. Anthem of Mars has top notes of Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, a base of Sandal, Leather, Vanilla and Amber.