Fragrance comparison

Aniq vs Hold Still

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

1 wins

Aniq

The Dua Brand

5.002 votes

Rank #48,608 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Hold Still

INVERSO PROFUMI

3.001 votes

Rank #67,045 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aniq takes 1 of 1 categories.

Aniq
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Hold Still
Choose it for a citrus and woody character.

Aniq1/1

Hold Still0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AniqThe Dua Brand

Hold StillINVERSO PROFUMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 60%Had 20%Want 20%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud86%

rose72%

animalic58%

balsamic44%

floral30%

citrus100%

woody92%

amber84%

white floral77%

rose69%

patchouli61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmbergrisRoseOud

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

JasmineRoseOud

Base

PatchouliAmbergrisCedarwoodGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesAmbergris, Rose and Oud. Durations are only published for Aniq, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day27

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 40%Party 33%Casual 18%Work 10%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,608

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,045

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAniqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Dua Brand releases Aniq as an Extrait de Parfum built around dark rose, medicinal oud, and salty ambergris. It is not quiet. You get a dense burst of velvety crimson petals backed by a rich, resinous woody base right out of the nozzle. Because of the high oil concentration, the spray leaves a noticeable shine on y…

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Hold Still by INVERSO PROFUMI is an intricate, woody oriental scent for those who enjoy patience in their fragrance. It opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and lemon before settling into a deep, complex heart of jasmine and multiple rose varieties. Best suited for autumn evenings or crisp, cool days, it offers a chal…

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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, Aniq or Hold Still?

Aniq takes 1 of 1 categories. Aniq is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Hold Still is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Aniq for a amber and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Hold Still for a citrus and woody character.

Do Aniq and Hold Still smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and rose accords. Common notes include Ambergris, Rose and Oud.

Is Aniq or Hold Still better for summer or winter?

Aniq suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aniq and Hold Still?

Aniq features Ambergris, Rose and Oud. Hold Still has top notes of Bergamot, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Oud, a base of Patchouli, Ambergris, Cedarwood and Guaiac Wood.