Fragrance comparison

Antiquarius Petals vs H2Eau Musk Noir

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 79 ratings analysed

Antiquarius Petals

Royal Apothic

4.502 votes

Rank #56,825 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

H2Eau Musk Noir

Clean

3.8277 votes

Rank #39,658 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Antiquarius Petals
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on note pyramid duration.
H2Eau Musk Noir
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Antiquarius Petals1/2

H2Eau Musk Noir1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Antiquarius Petals
Fragranxe ranking: H2Eau Musk Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Antiquarius PetalsRoyal Apothic

H2Eau Musk NoirClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 4%Had 7%Want 89%

3.82/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

27%Love

36%Like

29%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value57

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

woody84%

rose77%

citrus69%

fruity61%

powdery100%

musky91%

woody83%

violet74%

white floral65%

vanilla56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BlackberryTangerineMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletRoseJasmineOrange Blossom

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodVanillaEucalyptusMuskPatchouli

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeOrange Blossom

Heart1 to 2 hours

VioletLily

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskVanilaSandalwoodPatchouli

Category winnerAntiquarius PetalsLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer93

Fall100

Winter41

Day100

Night76

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex51

Women49

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,825

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,658

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerH2Eau Musk NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Antiquarius Petals by Royal Apothic is a soothing floral woody musk that opens with a bright burst of tart blackberry, juicy mandarin orange, and crisp grapefruit. As the sparkling fruit gently softens, the fragrance reveals a romantic heart of powdery violet, velvet rose, and fresh orange blossom that calls to mind v…

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H2Eau Musk Noir by Clean offers a soft, skin-hugging fragrance built around clean musk, gentle floral petals, and a creamy woody base. The opening brings a mild burst of juicy mandarin orange and light orange blossom, providing a refreshing citrus greeting without any harsh sharp bite. Soon after, gentle violet and pa…

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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, Antiquarius Petals or H2Eau Musk Noir?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Antiquarius Petals is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; H2Eau Musk Noir is rated 3.82/5 from 77 votes. Choose Antiquarius Petals for a powdery and violet character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Choose H2Eau Musk Noir for a powdery and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Antiquarius Petals and H2Eau Musk Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and violet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Violet, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood.

Is Antiquarius Petals or H2Eau Musk Noir better for summer or winter?

H2Eau Musk Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Antiquarius Petals and H2Eau Musk Noir?

Antiquarius Petals has top notes of Blackberry, Tangerine, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Violet, Rose, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Eucalyptus and Musk. H2Eau Musk Noir has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Violet and Lily, a base of Musk, Vanila, Sandalwood and Patchouli.