Fragrance comparison

Anther vs Knight Sandal

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

Anther

Criminal Elements

3.5511 votes

Rank #64,136 MuskyAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Knight Sandal

OrdioLab

4.004 votes

Rank #62,265 AromaticMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Knight Sandal takes 3 of 4 categories.

Anther
Choose it for a musky and animalic character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Knight Sandal
Choose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Anther0/4

Knight Sandal3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AntherCriminal Elements

Knight SandalOrdioLab

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 20%Had 5%Want 74%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

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

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityKnight Sandal

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value75

Category winnerKnight SandalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

animalic90%

amber80%

citrus70%

powdery60%

leather50%

aromatic100%

musky92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both musky, amber and leather

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

FrankincenseTarelemi

Heart

SaffronLavenderSageBay LeafPetitgrainNeroli

Base

Mysore SandalwoodSuedeCivetOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesCivet, Suede, Oakmoss and Neroli. 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

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,136

PerfumerCorey Newcombe

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,265

PerfumerJerry Lin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKnight SandalHigher 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 →

Knight Sandal by OrdioLab strikes a bold tone, matching dry frankincense against Mysore sandalwood and oily leather. Jerry Lin crafts a medieval atmosphere that feels rugged yet quiet, steering clear of typical sweet department store woods. It fits cold rainy days when you want a dry, smoky shield that stays close to …

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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, Anther or Knight Sandal?

Knight Sandal takes 3 of 4 categories. Anther is rated 3.55/5 from 11 votes; Knight Sandal is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Anther for a musky and animalic character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Knight Sandal for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Anther or Knight Sandal?

Knight Sandal lasts longest (Knight Sandal 90/100, Anther 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anther or Knight Sandal?

Projection is very close: Anther 63/100, Knight Sandal 63/100 for sillage.

Do Anther and Knight Sandal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, amber and leather accords. Common notes include Civet, Suede, Oakmoss and Neroli.

Is Anther or Knight Sandal better for summer or winter?

Anther suits evening wear; Knight Sandal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anther and Knight Sandal?

Anther features Civet, Suede, Bitter Orange, Cacao and Ambergris. Knight Sandal has top notes of Frankincense, Tar and elemi, heart notes of Saffron, Lavender, Sage and Bay Leaf, a base of Mysore Sandalwood, Suede, Civet and Oakmoss.