Fragrance comparison

Antar vs Introduction

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 62 ratings analysed

4 wins

Antar

Nabeel

4.0945 votes

Rank #13,048 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Introduction

Shiro

4.4117 votes

Rank #42,675 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Antar takes 4 of 5 categories.

Antar
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Introduction
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Antar4/5

Introduction1/5

Ratings & consensus: Introduction
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

IntroductionShiro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 51%Had 10%Want 39%

4.41/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 45%Had 7%Want 48%

Category winnerIntroductionRating 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

59%Love

24%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAntar

SillageAntar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value55

Category winnerAntarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

leather84%

aromatic77%

marine69%

powdery61%

floral100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

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

Top

CardamomGreen Notes

Heart

JasmineOrchidWater Lily

Base

CashmeranPatchouli

InformationalShared notesJasmine and Orchid. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer90

Fall100

Winter62

Day89

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex18

Women5

Men8

Unisex58

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,048

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#42,675

PerfumerNot listed

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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Shiro Introduction arrives on skin with a surprising snap of cool, green notes and warm cardamom. It does not stay in the garden for long, as the opening gives way to a soft floral heart of orchid and water lily that floats over a warm base of cashmeran and patchouli. This blend feels clean and light, yet grounded by …

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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 Introduction?

Antar takes 4 of 5 categories. Antar is rated 4.09/5 from 45 votes; Introduction is rated 4.41/5 from 17 votes. Choose Antar for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Introduction for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Antar or Introduction?

Antar lasts longest (Antar 70/100, Introduction 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Antar or Introduction?

Antar projects furthest (Antar 60/100, Introduction 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Antar and Introduction smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Jasmine and Orchid.

Is Antar or Introduction better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Antar and Introduction?

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. Introduction has top notes of Cardamom and Green Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Orchid and Water Lily, a base of Cashmeran and Patchouli.