Fragrance comparison

Anther vs Inferno

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

Anther

Criminal Elements

3.5511 votes

Rank #64,136 MuskyAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Inferno

Sultan Pasha Attars

3.836 votes

Rank #52,091 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Inferno takes 3 of 3 categories.

Anther
Choose it for a musky and animalic character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Inferno
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Anther0/3

Inferno3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AntherCriminal Elements

InfernoSultan Pasha Attars

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 20%Had 5%Want 74%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

18%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

50%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityInferno

SillageInferno

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

animalic90%

amber80%

citrus70%

powdery60%

leather50%

amber100%

musky92%

citrus84%

woody77%

animalic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both musky, amber and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CivetSuedeBitter OrangeCacaoAmbergrisOakmossNeroliNutmegPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotAmalfi LemonLime

Heart

LavenderDamask RoseBlack CurrantNeroliJasmineBlack PepperTonka Bean

Base

TobaccoPatchouliIncenseThailand OudMuskOakmossLabdanumSiam Benzoin

InformationalShared notesOakmoss, Neroli and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Anther, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer14

Fall86

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,136

PerfumerCorey Newcombe

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,091

PerfumerSultan Pasha

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerInfernoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anther by Criminal Elements opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and fresh neroli before softening into warm, dark cacao and supple suede. Created by Australian perfumer Corey Newcombe in 2019, this unisex chypre blends old-school earthy oakmoss with an unmistakable civet warmth that sits close to the body. It sm…

Reviews →

Inferno is a dense, resinous fragrance centered on a powerful tobacco note. It opens with sharp citrus before moving into a complex heart of rose and spice. The base is where the scent truly settles, blending dark Thailand oud with animalic castoreum. It is a bold, challenging perfume intended for experienced wearers …

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

BohemeSegreti di LuccaRUNNER-UP vs

Soir de LuneSisleyWINNER

1 person compared this today

Orange FlowerOscar de la RentaRUNNER-UP vs

Ti AmoRoja DoveWINNER

1 person compared this today

Eau de BruxellesLibertin Louison Technique IndiscreteRUNNER-UP vs

Private ClubJeanne ArthesWINNER

1 person compared this today

PatchouliJouriRUNNER-UP vs

al03biehl parfumkunstwerkeWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Anther or Inferno?

Inferno takes 3 of 3 categories. Anther is rated 3.55/5 from 11 votes; Inferno is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Anther for a musky and animalic character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Inferno for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Anther or Inferno?

Inferno lasts longest (Inferno 86/100, Anther 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anther or Inferno?

Inferno projects furthest (Inferno 75/100, Anther 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anther and Inferno smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, amber and animalic accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Neroli and Patchouli.

Is Anther or Inferno better for summer or winter?

Anther suits evening wear; Inferno suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anther and Inferno?

Anther features Civet, Suede, Bitter Orange, Cacao and Ambergris. Inferno has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Lavender, Damask Rose, Black Currant and Neroli, a base of Tobacco, Patchouli, Incense and Thailand Oud.