Fragrance comparison

Arantxa vs Hanuman

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

Arantxa

Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

3.3837 votes

Rank #55,313 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Hanuman

ATTAR. Alma de Perfume

5.001 votes

Rank #48,221 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hanuman takes 3 of 4 categories.

Arantxa
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hanuman
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Arantxa0/4

Hanuman3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArantxaParfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

HanumanATTAR. Alma de Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.38/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 33%Had 31%Want 36%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

49%Like

0%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityHanuman

SillageHanuman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh spicy90%

rose80%

green70%

aromatic60%

aldehydic50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

violet61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

HyacinthHawthornJuniper BerriesRose HipSpices

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Juniper BerriesSpices

Heart

LavenderVioletMarine notes

Base

AmberPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries and Spices. Durations are only published for Arantxa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall57

Winter0

Day100

Night23

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 16%Party 7%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,313

PerfumerChristian Louis

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#48,221

PerfumerRosario Escobar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHanumanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arantxa opens with a sharp burst of wild juniper berries and soapy green stems. The initial alcohol flash fades within three minutes, revealing crisp spring hyacinth and clean floral accords. It feels breezy, crisp, and distinctly outdoorsy. As the composition warms on skin, tart rose hip and subtle kitchen spices sof…

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Hanuman opens with a crisp mix of juniper and spice, then settles into lavender, violet, and a muted marine heart over amber, patchouli, and sandalwood. It reads woody, aromatic, and lightly powdery rather than bright or overtly sweet. This looks best suited to someone who wants an aquatic-leaning masculine with more …

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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, Arantxa or Hanuman?

Hanuman takes 3 of 4 categories. Arantxa is rated 3.38/5 from 37 votes; Hanuman is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Arantxa for a floral and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hanuman for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arantxa or Hanuman?

Hanuman lasts longest (Hanuman 80/100, Arantxa 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arantxa or Hanuman?

Hanuman projects furthest (Hanuman 75/100, Arantxa 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arantxa and Hanuman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries and Spices.

Is Arantxa or Hanuman better for summer or winter?

Arantxa suits daytime wear; Hanuman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arantxa and Hanuman?

Arantxa features Hyacinth, Hawthorn, Juniper Berries, Rose Hip and Spices. Hanuman has top notes of Juniper Berries and Spices, heart notes of Lavender, Violet and Marine notes, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Sandalwood.