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Hanuman vs Altamir

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

Updated 2,040 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Altamir takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Hanuman

    Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in summer.

  • Altamir

    Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Hanuman2/7
Altamir5/7
Ratings & consensus
Hanuman
Community sentiment
Altamir
Longevity
Altamir
Sillage & projection
Altamir
Value for money
Altamir
Versatility
Hanuman
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Altamir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
HanumanBoadicea the Victorious
AltamirTed Lapidus
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.21/ 5 · 550 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.02/ 5 · 1,490 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerHanumanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
51%Love
31%Like
9%Ok
7%Dislike
3%Hate

550 votes

44%Love
41%Like
5%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate

1,073 votes

Category winnerAltamirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityAltamir

SillageAltamir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value13
¤ Price value84
Category winnerAltamirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
floral91%
woody83%
aromatic74%
fruity65%
white floral56%
white floral100%
amber92%
sweet84%
citrus77%
vanilla69%
woody61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LemonBergamotOrange BlossomBlack Currant
Heart
OsmanthusNeroliMagnoliaCyclamen
Base
VetiverCedarMuskAmberSandalwood
Top
NeroliPineapple LeafBergamot
Heart
Orange BlossomJasmineCyclamen
Base
Tonka BeanAmberMuskPatchouliTeak WoodVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Neroli and Cyclamen. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring94
Summer100
Fall77
Winter42
Day–
Night–
Spring78
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerHanumanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men10
Unisex44
Women45
Men55
Unisex41
Women4
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,955

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#483

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews331

Category winnerAltamirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hanuman by Boadicea the Victorious opens with crisp lemon, tart bergamot, and sweet orange blossom before softening into a lush floral center. Osmanthus, cyclamen, and neroli lend a velvety, slightly fruity texture that keeps the citrus bright without turning sour. As it settles on warm skin, dry vetiver, soft musk, a…

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Ted Lapidus Altamir brings orange blossom and tonka bean into a warm, ambery composition. It is a sweet, resinous scent that functions well in the cold autumn air, offering budget friendly performance for enthusiasts who enjoy rich white florals. The fragrance balances citrus freshness with a heavy, powdery base.

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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, Hanuman or Altamir?

Altamir takes 5 of 7 categories. Hanuman is rated 4.21/5 from 550 votes; Altamir is rated 4.02/5 from 1,490 votes. Choose Hanuman for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in summer. Choose Altamir for a white floral and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Hanuman or Altamir?

They last about the same: Altamir 73/100, Hanuman 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Hanuman or Altamir?

Projection is very close: Altamir 64/100, Hanuman 62/100 for sillage.

Do Hanuman and Altamir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Neroli and Cyclamen.

Is Hanuman or Altamir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hanuman is the stronger pick. For winter, Altamir is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hanuman and Altamir?

Hanuman has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Black Currant, heart notes of Osmanthus, Neroli, Magnolia and Cyclamen, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Musk and Amber. Altamir has top notes of Neroli, Pineapple Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Cyclamen, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Musk and Patchouli.

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