Fragrance comparison

Arthemisia vs Counterattack

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

2 wins

Arthemisia

G-Nose Perfumes

5.007 votes

Rank #40,600 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Counterattack

Alexandria Fragrances

4.3611 votes

Rank #34,228 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arthemisia takes 2 of 3 categories.

Arthemisia
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Counterattack
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Arthemisia2/3

Counterattack1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArthemisiaG-Nose Perfumes

CounterattackAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 18%Had 14%Want 68%

4.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

36%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityArthemisia

SillageArthemisia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value73

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

powdery84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

musky61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

amber69%

lavender61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CardamomBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

VioletCedarNutmegCloves

Base8-10+ hrs

AmberMuskPatchouliTonka BeanVanilla

Notes

LavenderCardamomCinnamonMintAmberTonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodPatchouliOrange BlossomOakmossOlibanum

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Amber, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Arthemisia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night92

Spring86

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 33%Work 26%Casual 23%Party 18%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,600

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,228

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCounterattackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arthemisia by G-Nose Perfumes is an earthy, spicy wooden fragrance built around a surprisingly cool floral core. Do not overspray this. The perfume opens with cracked cardamom pods and zesty bergamot peel that give off a quick, sharp alcohol snap before warming on the skin. Within twenty minutes, powdery violet blooms…

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Counterattack leans warm, spicy, and aromatic, with lavender, cardamom, cinnamon, and mint giving the opening a brisk lift before the fragrance settles into amber, woods, vanilla, and tonka. It reads like a modern oriental with a barbershop edge. On skin, it usually comes across more masculine than fully neutral. The …

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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, Arthemisia or Counterattack?

Arthemisia takes 2 of 3 categories. Arthemisia is rated 5.00/5 from 7 votes; Counterattack is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes. Choose Arthemisia for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Counterattack for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Arthemisia or Counterattack?

Arthemisia lasts longest (Arthemisia 85/100, Counterattack 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arthemisia or Counterattack?

Arthemisia projects furthest (Arthemisia 79/100, Counterattack 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arthemisia and Counterattack smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Amber, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.

Is Arthemisia or Counterattack better for summer or winter?

Arthemisia suits daytime wear; Counterattack suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arthemisia and Counterattack?

Arthemisia has top notes of Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Cedar, Nutmeg and Cloves, a base of Amber, Musk, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. Counterattack features Lavender, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Mint and Amber.