Fragrance comparison

Anthomaniac vs Phenomenal

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

Anthomaniac

Ningen Parfums

3.004 votes

Rank #68,896 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Phenomenal

SuperTrash

3.5016 votes

Rank #52,798 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Anthomaniac
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Phenomenal
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Anthomaniac2/4

Phenomenal2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnthomaniacNingen Parfums

PhenomenalSuperTrash

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 22%Had 6%Want 72%

3.50/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 23%Had 13%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

19%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAnthomaniac

SillagePhenomenal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value0

Category winnerAnthomaniacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangePassionfruit

Heart

Damask RoseRose de MaiOsmanthusTuberoseCassisGardeniaJasminePeony

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMuskHeliotropeVanilla

Top

CardamomMandarin OrangeRed Berries

Heart

Ylang-YlangOrange BlossomPeony

Base

PatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Peony, Patchouli and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Spring43

Summer29

Fall100

Winter71

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,896

PerfumerEmrys Au, Eugene Au

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#52,798

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerPhenomenalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anthomaniac by Ningen Parfums presents a dense floral arrangement backed by heavy woods. Bright passionfruit and bergamot flash in the opening before giving way to rich osmanthus, ylang-ylang, and tuberose. The base brings dry patchouli and earthy sandalwood alongside clean musk. It suits lovers of strong yellow and w…

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Phenomenal by SuperTrash opens with a bold hit of spicy cardamom and bright mandarin. As it settles, a floral heart of ylang-ylang and peony takes the stage before grounding into a patchouli and musk base. This oriental floral scent suits independent women who enjoy a warm, spicy profile for evening wear in autumn and…

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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, Anthomaniac or Phenomenal?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Anthomaniac is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; Phenomenal is rated 3.50/5 from 16 votes. Choose Anthomaniac for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Phenomenal for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Anthomaniac or Phenomenal?

They last about the same: Anthomaniac 73/100, Phenomenal 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Anthomaniac or Phenomenal?

Phenomenal projects furthest (Phenomenal 72/100, Anthomaniac 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anthomaniac and Phenomenal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Peony, Patchouli and Musk.

Is Anthomaniac or Phenomenal better for summer or winter?

Anthomaniac suits evening wear; Phenomenal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anthomaniac and Phenomenal?

Anthomaniac has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Passionfruit, heart notes of Damask Rose, Rose de Mai, Osmanthus and Tuberose, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Heliotrope. Phenomenal has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Red Berries, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Peony, a base of Patchouli and Musk.