Fragrance comparison

Avanto vs Samaha

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 32 ratings analysed

4 wins

Avanto

Nakuna Helsinki

3.8513 votes

Rank #42,123 MarineAromatic

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61%scent match

Closely related

Samaha

Anfas

3.5319 votes

Rank #62,932 CitrusMarine

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Avanto takes 4 of 5 categories.

Avanto
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Samaha
Choose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Avanto4/5

Samaha1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AvantoNakuna Helsinki

SamahaAnfas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 15%Had 3%Want 81%

3.53/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 17%Had 9%Want 74%

Category winnerAvantoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

31%Like

31%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

21%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

21%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAvanto

SillageAvanto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value43

Category winnerSamahaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh77%

musky69%

salty61%

citrus100%

marine92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

white floral69%

musky61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both marine, aromatic and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea NotesCitruses

Heart

Green GrassJasmineTea Rose

Base

MuskCedar

Top

Sea NotesCitruses

Heart

NeroliRosebay WillowherbRoseJasmine

Base

MuskCedar

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Citruses, Jasmine and Musk. 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

Summer100

Fall30

Winter30

Day100

Night42

Spring38

Summer100

Fall13

Winter0

Day100

Night14

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men36

Unisex36

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,123

PerfumerOlivier Pescheux

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#62,932

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAvantoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nakuna Helsinki Avanto captures a brisk Nordic morning with its sharp combination of ocean spray and crushed green grass. Designed for those who prefer clean, minimalist freshness over heavy sweetness, this scent hugs the skin with a light trail of musk and cedar. It is a modern option for warm summer days and casual …

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Samaha by Anfas opens with sharp citruses and salty sea notes before softening into a lush white floral heart of neroli, jasmine, and rosebay willowherb. A clean base of cedar and musk gives the aquatic structure a steady, dry grounding. It shines during hot summer mornings and warm coastal afternoons, appealing to l…

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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, Avanto or Samaha?

Avanto takes 4 of 5 categories. Avanto is rated 3.85/5 from 13 votes; Samaha is rated 3.53/5 from 19 votes. Choose Avanto for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Samaha for a citrus and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Avanto or Samaha?

Avanto lasts longest (Avanto 78/100, Samaha 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Avanto or Samaha?

Avanto projects furthest (Avanto 57/100, Samaha 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Avanto and Samaha smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share marine, aromatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Citruses, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Avanto or Samaha better for summer or winter?

Avanto suits daytime wear; Samaha suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Avanto and Samaha?

Avanto has top notes of Sea Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Green Grass, Jasmine and Tea Rose, a base of Musk and Cedar. Samaha has top notes of Sea Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Neroli, Rosebay Willowherb, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Cedar.