Fragrance comparison

Audacious vs Private Anthem

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

Audacious

Boadicea the Victorious

3.754 votes

Rank #59,092 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Private Anthem

Noise

4.205 votes

Rank #57,127 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Private Anthem takes 2 of 4 categories.

Audacious
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Private Anthem
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Audacious1/4

Private Anthem2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AudaciousBoadicea the Victorious

Private AnthemNoise

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityPrivate Anthem

SillageAudacious

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

citrus100%

rose92%

soft spicy84%

musky77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

powdery100%

violet92%

musky84%

white floral77%

fresh69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both powdery, musky and soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperBergamotCinnamon

Heart

Turkish RoseTiare FlowerHeliotropeViolet

Base

VetiverMusk

Top

VioletPink PepperPetitgrainBergamot

Heart

Lily of the ValleyNeroliCinnamon

Base

MuskBlack PepperPatchouliVetiverOrange Blossom

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,092

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#57,127

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPrivate AnthemHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Audacious by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, pink pepper, and warm cinnamon. The opening feels bright and dry before giving way to a floral heart of Turkish rose, violet, and creamy heliotrope. Tiare flower adds a soft solar touch that lifts the powdery rose accords. As the scent settles,…

Reviews →

Noise Private Anthem opens with a bright burst of petitgrain and zesty bergamot, quickly sharpened by crisp pink pepper. A cool, powdery violet core emerges alongside sweet neroli and soft lily of the valley, giving the heart a clean yet slightly offset floral texture. As the fragrance settles, dry black pepper and ea…

Reviews →

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, Audacious or Private Anthem?

Private Anthem takes 2 of 4 categories. Audacious is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Private Anthem is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Audacious for a citrus and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Private Anthem for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Audacious or Private Anthem?

Private Anthem lasts longest (Private Anthem 80/100, Audacious 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Audacious or Private Anthem?

Audacious projects furthest (Audacious 63/100, Private Anthem 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Audacious and Private Anthem smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, musky and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Violet.

Is Audacious or Private Anthem better for summer or winter?

Audacious suits daytime wear; Private Anthem suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Audacious and Private Anthem?

Audacious has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Cinnamon, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Tiare Flower, Heliotrope and Violet, a base of Vetiver and Musk. Private Anthem has top notes of Violet, Pink Pepper, Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Neroli and Cinnamon, a base of Musk, Black Pepper, Patchouli and Vetiver.