Fragrance comparison

Antar vs Defy Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 541 ratings analysed

7 wins

Antar

Nabeel

4.0945 votes

Rank #12,725 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Defy Eau de Parfum

Calvin Klein

3.71496 votes

Rank #29,402 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Antar takes 7 of 7 categories.

Antar
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Defy Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Antar7/7

Defy Eau de Parfum0/7

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

AntarNabeel

Defy Eau de ParfumCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 51%Had 10%Want 39%

3.71/ 5 · 496 votes

Have 63%Had 14%Want 23%

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

23%Love

44%Like

19%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

496 votes

Category winnerAntarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAntar

SillageAntar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value58

Category winnerAntarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

leather84%

aromatic77%

marine69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

leather69%

earthy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody, aromatic and leather

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeBlack Pepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

Saffiano LeatherSuede

Base2 to 3 hours

Haitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper. Durations are only published for Defy Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer90

Fall100

Winter62

Day89

Night100

Spring94

Summer60

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night94

Category winnerAntarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex18

Women5

Men96

Unisex2

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,725

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#29,402

PerfumerPascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Calvin Klein Defy Eau de Parfum delivers a crisp, modern mix of bright citrus, spicy warmth, and smooth leather. The scent starts with juicy mandarin orange sharpened by black pepper, giving off a clean kick right away. As it settles, saffiano leather and soft suede take over the middle, creating a refined texture tha…

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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 Defy Eau de Parfum?

Antar takes 7 of 7 categories. Antar is rated 4.09/5 from 45 votes; Defy Eau de Parfum is rated 3.71/5 from 496 votes. Choose Antar for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Defy Eau de Parfum for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Antar or Defy Eau de Parfum?

Antar lasts longest (Antar 70/100, Defy Eau de Parfum 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Antar or Defy Eau de Parfum?

Antar projects furthest (Antar 60/100, Defy Eau de Parfum 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Antar and Defy Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and leather accords. Common notes include Black Pepper.

Is Antar or Defy Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Antar is the stronger pick. For winter, Defy Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Antar suits evening wear; Defy Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Antar and Defy Eau de Parfum?

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. Defy Eau de Parfum has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Black Pepper, heart notes of Saffiano Leather and Suede, a base of Haitian Vetiver.