Fragrance comparison

Antaeus vs Blast From the Past

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 5,809 ratings analysed

3 wins

Antaeus

Chanel

4.255,803 votes

Rank #25,098 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

Blast From the Past

The Dua Brand

4.336 votes

Rank #34,981 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Antaeus takes 3 of 5 categories.

Antaeus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Blast From the Past
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Antaeus3/5

Blast From the Past2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Antaeus
Sillage & projection: Antaeus
Value for money: Blast From the Past
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Blast From the Past
Fragranxe ranking: Antaeus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AntaeusChanel

Blast From the PastThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 5,803 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 48%Had 7%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

30%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

5,803 votes

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAntaeus

SillageAntaeus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value71

Category winnerBlast From the PastBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

mossy77%

earthy69%

smoky61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

leather69%

mossy61%

Scent match70%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Clary SageCorianderBergamotLimeAmalfi LemonMyrtle

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseThymeBasilJasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

CastoreumOakmossPatchouliFrench labdanum

Notes

French labdanumCastoreumOakmossJasmineMyrrhRoseAmalfi LemonClary SagePatchouliCorianderBergamotThyme

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerBlast From the PastLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall83

Winter83

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,098

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,981

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerAntaeusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Antaeus opens with an assertive flash of tart Amalfi lemon, herbaceous clary sage, and bitter myrtle. You smell clean aromatic soap right before a deep wall of dark red rose, earthy patchouli, and warm labdanum takes over. Its signature base relies on oakmoss and a rich leather accord built around castoreum, cr…

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Blast From the Past by The Dua Brand revives the brooding powerhouse style of 1980s masculine perfumery. It bursts open with an assertive blast of Amalfi lemon, zesty lime, and bergamot. That sharp citrus flash lasts about twenty minutes before giving way to a rugged aromatic heart of clary sage, basil, and herbal thy…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Antaeus or Blast From the Past?

Antaeus takes 3 of 5 categories. Antaeus is rated 4.25/5 from 5,803 votes; Blast From the Past is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Antaeus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Blast From the Past for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Antaeus or Blast From the Past?

They last about the same: Antaeus 78/100, Blast From the Past 77/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Antaeus or Blast From the Past?

Projection is very close: Antaeus 69/100, Blast From the Past 67/100 for sillage.

Do Antaeus and Blast From the Past smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and leather accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Coriander, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon.

Is Antaeus or Blast From the Past better for summer or winter?

Antaeus suits evening wear; Blast From the Past suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Antaeus and Blast From the Past?

Antaeus has top notes of Clary Sage, Coriander, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Rose, Thyme, Basil and Jasmine, a base of Castoreum, Oakmoss, Patchouli and French labdanum. Blast From the Past features French labdanum, Castoreum, Oakmoss, Jasmine and Myrrh.