Fragrance comparison

Antaeus vs Eau de Lancaster

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 6,029 ratings analysed

4 wins

Antaeus

Chanel

4.255,803 votes

Rank #25,098 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Eau de Lancaster

Lancaster · 1977

3.96226 votes

Rank #29,810 AromaticFresh Spicy

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.
Eau de Lancaster
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Antaeus4/5

Eau de Lancaster1/5

Ratings & consensus: Antaeus
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Antaeus
Sillage & projection: Antaeus
Value for money: Eau de Lancaster
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

Eau de LancasterLancaster

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 5,803 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 32%Had 19%Want 49%

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

40%Love

20%Like

25%Ok

5%Dislike

10%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAntaeus

SillageAntaeus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value77

Category winnerEau de LancasterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

mossy77%

earthy69%

smoky61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy84%

herbal69%

woody61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

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

AldehydesBasilNeroliBergamotThymeSageCoriander

Heart

GeraniumIrisCloveRoseLavenderJasmineLabdanum

Base

MuskCoumarinSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossCastoreumCedar

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bergamot, Rose and Thyme. 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

Summer64

Fall100

Winter45

Day100

Night82

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men70

Unisex25

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,098

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,810

PerfumerEugène Frezzati, Georges Würz

Launched1977

Reviews0

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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If you are searching for a clean, gender-neutral scent that avoids modern sugar trends, Eau de Lancaster is a prime candidate. Launched in 1977, this chypre floral blends aromatic lavender, sharp coriander, and bitter bergamot with a soft heart of jasmine and peach. It finishes with an earthy base of oakmoss and warm …

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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 Eau de Lancaster?

Antaeus takes 4 of 5 categories. Antaeus is rated 4.25/5 from 5,803 votes; Eau de Lancaster is rated 3.96/5 from 226 votes. Choose Antaeus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Eau de Lancaster for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Antaeus or Eau de Lancaster?

Antaeus lasts longest (Antaeus 78/100, Eau de Lancaster 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Antaeus or Eau de Lancaster?

Antaeus projects furthest (Antaeus 69/100, Eau de Lancaster 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Antaeus and Eau de Lancaster smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Rose and Thyme.

Is Antaeus or Eau de Lancaster better for summer or winter?

Antaeus suits evening wear; Eau de Lancaster suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Antaeus and Eau de Lancaster?

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. Eau de Lancaster has top notes of Aldehydes, Basil, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Iris, Clove and Rose, a base of Musk, Coumarin, Sandalwood and Patchouli.