Fragrance comparison

Antaeus vs Crown Spiced Limes

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 5,820 ratings analysed

4 wins

Antaeus

Chanel

4.255,803 votes

Rank #25,102 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Crown Spiced Limes

The Crown Perfumery Co.

4.4117 votes

Rank #29,123 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Antaeus takes 4 of 5 categories.

Antaeus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Crown Spiced Limes
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Antaeus4/5

Crown Spiced Limes1/5

Ratings & consensus: Antaeus
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Antaeus
Sillage & projection: Antaeus
Value for money: Crown Spiced Limes
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Antaeus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AntaeusChanel

Crown Spiced LimesThe Crown Perfumery Co.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 5,803 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

4.41/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 38%Had 4%Want 58%

Category winnerAntaeusRating 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

65%Love

24%Like

0%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAntaeus

SillageAntaeus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCrown Spiced LimesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

mossy77%

earthy69%

smoky61%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

green74%

mossy65%

earthy56%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, mossy and earthy

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

Top

LimeLemon

Heart

Clary SageBasilCoriander

Base

OakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Coriander, Lime and Basil. Durations are only published for Antaeus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Spring100

Summer83

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night33

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#25,102

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,123

PerfumerWilliam Thomson

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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Crown Spiced Limes delivers a bracing, traditional citrus opening that settles into an aromatic heart of clary sage and basil. Built on a classic mossy base, this composition offers a crisp, gentlemanly profile perfect for hot summer days. It provides an energetic alternative to modern synthetic citrus scents, focusin…

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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 Crown Spiced Limes?

Antaeus takes 4 of 5 categories. Antaeus is rated 4.25/5 from 5,803 votes; Crown Spiced Limes is rated 4.41/5 from 17 votes. Choose Antaeus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Crown Spiced Limes for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Antaeus or Crown Spiced Limes?

Antaeus lasts longest (Antaeus 78/100, Crown Spiced Limes 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Antaeus or Crown Spiced Limes?

Antaeus projects furthest (Antaeus 69/100, Crown Spiced Limes 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Antaeus and Crown Spiced Limes smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, mossy and earthy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Coriander, Lime and Basil.

Is Antaeus or Crown Spiced Limes better for summer or winter?

Antaeus suits evening wear; Crown Spiced Limes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Antaeus and Crown Spiced Limes?

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. Crown Spiced Limes has top notes of Lime and Lemon, heart notes of Clary Sage, Basil and Coriander, a base of Oakmoss and Vetiver.