Fragrance comparison

Antar vs CA Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 64 ratings analysed

5 wins

Antar

Nabeel

4.0945 votes

Rank #13,080 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

CA Man

Chris Adams

3.7919 votes

Rank #43,000 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Antar takes 5 of 5 categories.

Antar
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
CA Man
Choose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Antar5/5

CA Man0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AntarNabeel

CA ManChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 51%Had 10%Want 39%

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 36%Had 20%Want 44%

Category winnerAntarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

2%Dislike

4%Hate

45 votes

21%Love

53%Like

11%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAntar

SillageAntar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAntarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

leather84%

aromatic77%

marine69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

floral61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleMelonSaffronRaspberryPlumPineappleBlack PepperPink Pepper

Heart

Sea NotesOlibanumLavenderRoseJasmineGardeniaOrchidCyclamen

Base

LeatherWhite MuskSandalwoodMossVanillaWoody NotesAmberCedar

Top15-30 mins

PeachPineappleStrawberryBergamotBlack PepperNutmegGreen NotesApple

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonRoseFreesiaIrisJasmineCyclamenGardenia

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarSandalwoodVanillaWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesApple, Pineapple, Black Pepper and Rose. Durations are only published for CA Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer90

Fall100

Winter62

Day89

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall89

Winter22

Day100

Night70

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex18

Women5

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,080

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#43,000

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAntarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Chris Adams CA Man opens with an unapologetic burst of candied fruit. You smell sharp pineapple, sweet strawberry, and tart bergamot right away. It hits fast and loud. Within ten minutes, the initial solvent rush burns off, revealing ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and clean white florals like jasmine and rose. The base sett…

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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, Antar or CA Man?

Antar takes 5 of 5 categories. Antar is rated 4.09/5 from 45 votes; CA Man is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes. Choose Antar for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose CA Man for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Antar or CA Man?

Antar lasts longest (Antar 70/100, CA Man 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Antar or CA Man?

Antar projects furthest (Antar 60/100, CA Man 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Antar and CA Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Apple, Pineapple, Black Pepper and Rose.

Is Antar or CA Man better for summer or winter?

Antar suits evening wear; CA Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Antar and CA Man?

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. CA Man has top notes of Peach, Pineapple, Strawberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Rose, Freesia and Iris, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vanilla and White Musk.