Fragrance comparison

Antares vs Taiga Whispers

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

3 wins

Antares

Maori Collection

4.673 votes

Rank #43,376 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Taiga Whispers

Nimere Parfums

4.0558 votes

Rank #10,303 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Antares takes 3 of 4 categories.

Antares
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Taiga Whispers
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Antares3/4

Taiga Whispers1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Antares
Sillage & projection: Antares
Value for money: Antares
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Taiga Whispers

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AntaresMaori Collection

Taiga WhispersNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

4.05/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 10%Had 10%Want 80%

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

27%Love

61%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAntares

SillageAntares

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAntaresBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

earthy65%

leather48%

animalic30%

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

amber48%

leather30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and leather

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

Top

Balsam FirJuniper BerriesPine Tree

Heart

CedarCypressOak

Base

BlackwoodHazelnutCastoreumBirchBenzoinSagePatchouliLabdanum

InformationalShared notesSage, Oak, Labdanum and Birch. 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

Spring50

Summer19

Fall100

Winter81

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,376

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#10,303

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerTaiga WhispersHigher 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…

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Taiga Whispers is a rugged, aromatic green fragrance that captures the essence of a deep Russian forest. Opening with sharp balsam fir and pine, it settles into a complex base of birch, castoreum, and oakmoss. It suits those who appreciate raw, natural scents for crisp autumn days or cold winter nights outdoors.

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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, Antares or Taiga Whispers?

Antares takes 3 of 4 categories. Antares is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Taiga Whispers is rated 4.05/5 from 58 votes. Choose Antares for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Taiga Whispers for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Antares or Taiga Whispers?

Antares lasts longest (Antares 90/100, Taiga Whispers 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Antares or Taiga Whispers?

Antares projects furthest (Antares 88/100, Taiga Whispers 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Antares and Taiga Whispers smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and leather accords. Common notes include Sage, Oak, Labdanum and Birch.

Is Antares or Taiga Whispers better for summer or winter?

Antares suits daytime wear; Taiga Whispers suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Antares and Taiga Whispers?

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. Taiga Whispers has top notes of Balsam Fir, Juniper Berries and Pine Tree, heart notes of Cedar, Cypress and Oak, a base of Blackwood, Hazelnut, Castoreum and Birch.