Fragrance comparison

Anubis vs Black Anubis

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 108 ratings analysed

3 wins

Anubis

Udjat · 2021

4.009 votes

Rank #40,524 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

80%scent match

Very similar

Black Anubis

Sphinx Fragrances

4.3499 votes

Rank #5,270 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anubis takes 3 of 5 categories.

Anubis
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black Anubis
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Anubis3/5

Black Anubis1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnubisUdjat

Black AnubisSphinx Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 33%Had 7%Want 61%

4.34/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 31%Had 5%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

62%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

2%Dislike

5%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAnubis

SillageAnubis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value65

Category winnerAnubisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

leather84%

amber77%

oud69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

vanilla84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match80%Very similar · both fresh spicy, amber and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitSaffronArtemisia

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegBulgarian Rose

Base8-12 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)AmberLeatherTonka BeanCedar

Top15-30 mins

SaffronArtemisiaGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

Bulgarian RoseNutmeg

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanAgarwood (Oud)AmberLeatherCedar

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer80

Fall100

Winter80

Day69

Night100

Spring71

Summer44

Fall0

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Date 36%Party 27%Casual 20%Work 18%

Men55

Unisex42

Women3

Date 41%Party 26%Casual 19%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,524

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2021

Reviews3

Overall rank#5,270

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerBlack AnubisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anubis by Udjat opens with a tart, biting spray of cold grapefruit and herbal artemisia. Red saffron arrives within seconds. It adds an earthy, dry warmth that cuts right through the bitter citrus rind. After twenty minutes, the opening bite gives way to velvety Bulgarian rose and grated nutmeg. The center feels dark,…

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Sphinx Fragrances Black Anubis combines spun-sugar saffron, tangy grapefruit, and velvety Bulgarian rose over a rich base of agarwood and tonka bean. The initial spray delivers a bright citrus kick intertwined with warm spice, which quickly settles into a sweet, jammy floral heart spiced with nutmeg. As the fragrance …

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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, Anubis or Black Anubis?

Anubis takes 3 of 5 categories. Anubis is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; Black Anubis is rated 4.34/5 from 99 votes. Choose Anubis for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Black Anubis for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Anubis or Black Anubis?

Anubis lasts longest (Anubis 84/100, Black Anubis 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anubis or Black Anubis?

Anubis projects furthest (Anubis 77/100, Black Anubis 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anubis and Black Anubis smell similar?

Very similar: a 80% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and oud accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Saffron, Artemisia and Nutmeg.

Is Anubis or Black Anubis better for summer or winter?

Anubis suits evening wear; Black Anubis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anubis and Black Anubis?

Anubis has top notes of Grapefruit, Saffron and Artemisia, heart notes of Nutmeg and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Leather and Tonka Bean. Black Anubis has top notes of Saffron, Artemisia and Grapefruit, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose and Nutmeg, a base of Tonka Bean, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Leather.