Fragrance comparison

Antares vs № 2

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

2 wins

Antares

Maori Collection

4.673 votes

Rank #43,376 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

№ 2

SWITCH Perfumes

4.405 votes

Rank #40,319 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Antares takes 2 of 3 categories.

Antares
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
№ 2
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Antares2/3

№ 21/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Antares
Sillage & projection: Antares
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: № 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AntaresMaori Collection

№ 2SWITCH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 18%Had 8%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

80%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAntares

SillageAntares

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

earthy65%

leather48%

animalic30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

amber77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

Violet LeafPetitgrainBergamotLavenderSage

Heart3 to 5 hours

OakLabdanumMagnoliaJasmineBirch

Base6 to 8+ hours

LeatherOakmossAmberMusk

Notes

CassisOakmossLabdanumViolet LeafPetitgrainJasmine SambacDamask RoseLavenderPalisander Rosewood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Petitgrain, Lavender and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Antares, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,376

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#40,319

PerfumerAnna Zworykina

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winner№ 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Antares by Maori Collection is a woody aromatic fragrance for men that blends classic greenery with deep forest undertones. The opening brings a crisp splash of bergamot and bitter petitgrain, paired with cool violet leaf, clean lavender, and herbal sage. As the citrus brightness settles, the core reveals dry oak wood…

Reviews →

№ 2 by SWITCH Perfumes is a woody and aromatic unisex fragrance that leans heavily into green and earthy textures. With notes like cassis, oakmoss, and jasmine sambac, it offers a distinct profile for those who appreciate natural, plant-forward compositions. It suits those seeking a grounded, botanical scent for every…

Reviews →

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, Antares or № 2?

Antares takes 2 of 3 categories. Antares is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; № 2 is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Antares for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose № 2 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Antares or № 2?

Antares lasts longest (Antares 90/100, № 2 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Antares or № 2?

Antares projects furthest (Antares 88/100, № 2 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Antares and № 2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Petitgrain, Lavender and Labdanum.

Is Antares or № 2 better for summer or winter?

Antares suits daytime wear; № 2 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Antares and № 2?

Antares has top notes of Violet Leaf, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Oak, Labdanum, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Amber and Musk. № 2 features Cassis, Oakmoss, Labdanum, Violet Leaf and Petitgrain.