Fragrance comparison

Aoud vs Anthem

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 446 ratings analysed

6 wins

Aoud

M. Micallef

3.86412 votes

Rank #5,976 OudWarm Spicy

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62%scent match

Closely related

Anthem

Manos Gerakinis

3.5334 votes

Rank #49,990 Warm SpicyRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aoud takes 6 of 7 categories.

Aoud
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Anthem
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aoud6/7

Anthem1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AoudM. Micallef

AnthemManos Gerakinis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 412 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

3.53/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 66%

Category winnerAoudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

280 votes

32%Love

21%Like

26%Ok

9%Dislike

12%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerAoudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAoud

SillageAoud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value34

Category winnerAoudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

warm spicy92%

rose84%

honey77%

fresh spicy69%

floral61%

warm spicy100%

rose92%

oud84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both warm spicy, oud and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Rose

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronCinnamonNutmegSandalwood

Base

HoneyPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

SaffronLemonLabdanum

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseCinnamonNutmegGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberOakmossMuskVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRose, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Anthem, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring29

Summer7

Fall100

Winter93

Day70

Night100

Category winnerAnthemMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex66

Women15

Men38

Unisex48

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,976

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#49,990

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAoudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aoud by M. Micallef is a rich woody spicy fragrance that leans into traditional oriental profiles. Launched in 2003, it centers on a prominent rose and agarwood accord that feels dense and resinous on skin. Ideal for cool weather, this scent offers a mature, sophisticated presence for those who enjoy deep, honeyed woo…

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Anthem by Manos Gerakinis delivers an immediate surge of tart lemon, pungent saffron, and dark labdanum right out of the nozzle. The opening sharp citrus flash gives way quickly to a dense core of spiced Turkish rose, grated nutmeg, and warm cinnamon bark. It feels like hot mulled wine poured over fragrant cedar block…

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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, Aoud or Anthem?

Aoud takes 6 of 7 categories. Aoud is rated 3.86/5 from 412 votes; Anthem is rated 3.53/5 from 34 votes. Choose Aoud for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Anthem for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aoud or Anthem?

Aoud lasts longest (Aoud 72/100, Anthem 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aoud or Anthem?

Aoud projects furthest (Aoud 64/100, Anthem 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aoud and Anthem smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, oud and rose accords. Common notes include Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Cinnamon.

Is Aoud or Anthem better for summer or winter?

For summer, Anthem is the stronger pick. For winter, Aoud is the stronger pick. Anthem suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aoud and Anthem?

Aoud has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, a base of Honey and Patchouli. Anthem has top notes of Saffron, Lemon and Labdanum, heart notes of Rose, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Amber and Oakmoss.