Fragrance comparison

Antar vs Embrace Marigold and Gardenia

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 234 ratings analysed

7 wins

Antar

Nabeel

4.0945 votes

Rank #11,746 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Embrace Marigold and Gardenia

Vera Wang

3.89189 votes

Rank #33,198 White FloralSweet

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.
Embrace Marigold and Gardenia
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Antar7/7

Embrace Marigold and Gardenia0/7

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

Embrace Marigold and GardeniaVera Wang

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 51%Had 10%Want 39%

3.89/ 5 · 189 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

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

28%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

189 votes

Category winnerAntarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAntar

SillageAntar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value76

Category winnerAntarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

leather84%

aromatic77%

marine69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

woody69%

tropical61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fruity, woody 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

MelonMango

Heart2-3 hrs

MarigoldGardeniaOrange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

CardamomMuskSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesMelon, Gardenia, Sandalwood and Cedar. Durations are only published for Embrace Marigold and Gardenia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer90

Fall100

Winter62

Day89

Night100

Spring100

Summer73

Fall30

Winter13

Day100

Night17

Category winnerAntarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex18

Women5

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Casual 42%Work 36%Date 16%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,746

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#33,198

PerfumerNatasha Côté

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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Vera Wang Embrace Marigold and Gardenia offers a light, sunlit splash of sweet melon and juicy mango that immediately cuts through warm weather. Within ten minutes, lush gardenia and tangy marigold step forward, bringing an airy floral sweetness balanced by crisp orange blossom. A quiet base of cardamom, soft musk, an…

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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, Antar or Embrace Marigold and Gardenia?

Antar takes 7 of 7 categories. Antar is rated 4.09/5 from 45 votes; Embrace Marigold and Gardenia is rated 3.89/5 from 189 votes. Choose Antar for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Embrace Marigold and Gardenia for a white floral and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Antar or Embrace Marigold and Gardenia?

Antar lasts longest (Antar 70/100, Embrace Marigold and Gardenia 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Antar or Embrace Marigold and Gardenia?

Antar projects furthest (Antar 60/100, Embrace Marigold and Gardenia 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Antar and Embrace Marigold and Gardenia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Melon, Gardenia, Sandalwood and Cedar.

Is Antar or Embrace Marigold and Gardenia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Antar is the stronger pick. For winter, Antar is the stronger pick. Antar suits evening wear; Embrace Marigold and Gardenia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Antar and Embrace Marigold and Gardenia?

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. Embrace Marigold and Gardenia has top notes of Melon and Mango, heart notes of Marigold, Gardenia and Orange Blossom, a base of Cardamom, Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.