Fragrance comparison

Atmysphere vs Fault

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 37 ratings analysed

5 wins

Atmysphere

4.4323 votes

Rank #21,435 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Fault

Synapse

3.3614 votes

Rank #67,085 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Atmysphere takes 5 of 5 categories.

Atmysphere
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Fault
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Atmysphere5/5

Fault0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AtmysphereAtmysphere

FaultSynapse

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%

3.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 49%

Category winnerAtmysphereRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

21%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

29%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityAtmysphere

SillageAtmysphere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value63

Category winnerAtmysphereBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

musky92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

woody69%

animalic61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryPlumBlackberryBlack CurrantBergamotCitruses

Heart

RoseJasmineGeraniumLavenderChili PepperClovesResinsAnise

Base

Cashmere MuskMuskPatchouliVanillaSandalwoodAmberTonka BeanIncense

Top

AmbergrisJasmineGraphiteAniseTangerineIncense

Heart

MuskCedarCedar Leaves

Base

Vanilla

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Anise, Musk and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer56

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night88

Spring63

Summer50

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex33

Women50

Men11

Unisex67

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,435

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#67,085

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAtmysphereHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Atmysphere opens with dark berries, soft citrus and a resinous amber glow, then turns sweeter and more floral as rose, lavender and spice come through. In wear it often reads woody, smooth and gently creamy, with a noticeable sweet-fruity trail. Despite the men’s marketing, it can come across quite unisex, even slight…

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Fault by Synapse opens with a sharp burst of tangerine and anise, quickly shifting into a cool, mineral core. The scent feels modern and slightly industrial thanks to a prominent graphite note. It settles into a salty ambergris and musk base that stays close to the skin, making it an ideal choice for minimalist settin…

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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, Atmysphere or Fault?

Atmysphere takes 5 of 5 categories. Atmysphere is rated 4.43/5 from 23 votes; Fault is rated 3.36/5 from 14 votes. Choose Atmysphere for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Fault for a amber and musky character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Atmysphere or Fault?

Atmysphere lasts longest (Atmysphere 77/100, Fault 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Atmysphere or Fault?

Atmysphere projects furthest (Atmysphere 70/100, Fault 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Atmysphere and Fault smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Anise, Musk and Vanilla.

Is Atmysphere or Fault better for summer or winter?

Atmysphere suits daytime wear; Fault suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Atmysphere and Fault?

Atmysphere has top notes of Raspberry, Plum, Blackberry and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Geranium and Lavender, a base of Cashmere Musk, Musk, Patchouli and Vanilla. Fault has top notes of Ambergris, Jasmine, Graphite and Anise, heart notes of Musk, Cedar and Cedar Leaves, a base of Vanilla.