Fragrance comparison

Antar vs Midnight Heat

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,358 ratings analysed

6 wins

Antar

Nabeel

4.0945 votes

Rank #13,080 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Midnight Heat

Beyoncé

3.111,313 votes

Rank #4,756 FruityTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Antar takes 6 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.
Midnight Heat
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Antar6/7

Midnight Heat1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AntarNabeel

Midnight HeatBeyoncé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 51%Had 10%Want 39%

3.11/ 5 · 1,313 votes

Have 56%Had 44%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

21%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

28%Dislike

1%Hate

1,257 votes

Category winnerAntarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate64

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%

tropical88%

sweet77%

woody65%

floral53%

patchouli42%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both fruity and woody

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

PlumCarambola (Star Fruit)Pitahaya

Heart

OrchidNight blooming CereusTulipPeony

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesPlum, Orchid, Sandalwood and Amber. 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

Spring52

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAntarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex18

Women5

Men1

Unisex6

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,080

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#4,756

PerfumerOlivier Gillotin

Launched—

Reviews215

Category winnerMidnight HeatHigher 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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Midnight Heat by Beyoncé opens with a bright blast of plum and carambola, settling into an orchid-heavy floral heart. This oriental floral fragrance thrives in evening settings during warmer months. While its patchouli base provides a steady foundation, the scent leans sweet and fruity, offering a modern, unapologetic…

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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 Midnight Heat?

Antar takes 6 of 7 categories. Antar is rated 4.09/5 from 45 votes; Midnight Heat is rated 3.11/5 from 1,313 votes. Choose Antar for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Midnight Heat for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Antar or Midnight Heat?

Antar lasts longest (Antar 70/100, Midnight Heat 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Antar or Midnight Heat?

Antar projects furthest (Antar 60/100, Midnight Heat 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Antar and Midnight Heat smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Plum, Orchid, Sandalwood and Amber.

Is Antar or Midnight Heat better for summer or winter?

For summer, Antar is the stronger pick. For winter, Midnight Heat is the stronger pick. Antar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Antar and Midnight Heat?

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. Midnight Heat has top notes of Plum, Carambola (Star Fruit) and Pitahaya, heart notes of Orchid, Night blooming Cereus, Tulip and Peony, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Amber.