Fragrance comparison

Gálbano 46 vs Anthracite Pour L'Homme

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 84 ratings analysed

Gálbano 46

Viking

4.502 votes

Rank #52,262 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Anthracite Pour L'Homme

Jacomo

4.1982 votes

Rank #8,795 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Gálbano 46
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Gálbano 462/4

Anthracite Pour L'Homme2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gálbano 46
Sillage & projection: Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Value for money: Gálbano 46
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Anthracite Pour L'Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gálbano 46Viking

Anthracite Pour L'HommeJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

4.19/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 37%Had 20%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

43%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityGálbano 46

SillageAnthracite Pour L'Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value52

Category winnerGálbano 46Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

green77%

woody65%

citrus53%

amber42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GalbanumBergamotPepper

Heart

CypressFir

Base

TonkaLabdanum

Top

LavenderGalbanumGrapefruitPineapplePepperCypressBergamotMarjoram

Heart

ClovesCyclamenOrris RootYlang-YlangJasmineCarnationRose

Base

SandalwoodMuskOakmossCedarTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Pepper and Cypress. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring92

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,262

PerfumerFelipe Del Vigna

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,795

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerAnthracite Pour L'HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Viking Gálbano 46 strikes the skin with a sharp, resinous slap of galbanum before settling into a quiet, forest-floor realism. The initial blast carries the bitter green snap of crushed stems, brightened slightly by a squeeze of bergamot and a pinch of black pepper. As the heat of your skin tempers the opening, cypres…

Reviews →

Anthracite Pour L'Homme by Jacomo is a bold, aromatic woody fragrance for men released in 1991. It balances crisp lavender and galbanum with warm spices and a grounded oakmoss base. Best worn during cool spring days or formal office settings, it offers a sophisticated, classic profile for those who appreciate traditio…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gálbano 46 or Anthracite Pour L'Homme?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gálbano 46 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Anthracite Pour L'Homme is rated 4.19/5 from 82 votes. Choose Gálbano 46 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Anthracite Pour L'Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Gálbano 46 or Anthracite Pour L'Homme?

Gálbano 46 lasts longest (Gálbano 46 80/100, Anthracite Pour L'Homme 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gálbano 46 or Anthracite Pour L'Homme?

Anthracite Pour L'Homme projects furthest (Anthracite Pour L'Homme 61/100, Gálbano 46 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gálbano 46 and Anthracite Pour L'Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Pepper and Cypress.

Is Gálbano 46 or Anthracite Pour L'Homme better for summer or winter?

Gálbano 46 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gálbano 46 and Anthracite Pour L'Homme?

Gálbano 46 has top notes of Galbanum, Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Cypress and Fir, a base of Tonka and Labdanum. Anthracite Pour L'Homme has top notes of Lavender, Galbanum, Grapefruit and Pineapple, heart notes of Cloves, Cyclamen, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Oakmoss and Cedar.