Fragrance comparison

Antaeus vs Gocce di Napoleon

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 6,057 ratings analysed

5 wins

Antaeus

Chanel

4.255,803 votes

Rank #25,098 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Gocce di Napoleon

Morris

3.73254 votes

Rank #9,420 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Antaeus takes 5 of 8 categories.

Antaeus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Gocce di Napoleon
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Antaeus5/8

Gocce di Napoleon3/8

Ratings & consensus: Antaeus
Community sentiment: Antaeus
Longevity: Antaeus
Sillage & projection: Antaeus
Value for money: Gocce di Napoleon
Versatility: Gocce di Napoleon
Note pyramid (duration): Antaeus
Fragranxe ranking: Gocce di Napoleon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AntaeusChanel

Gocce di NapoleonMorris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 5,803 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.73/ 5 · 254 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

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

26%Love

44%Like

10%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

254 votes

Category winnerAntaeusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAntaeus

SillageAntaeus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value87

Category winnerGocce di NapoleonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

mossy77%

earthy69%

smoky61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

amber77%

mossy69%

woody61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and mossy

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

Top15-30 mins

Clary SageAmalfi LemonBergamotOrangePeachMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

BasilBlack CurrantPepperLavenderRoseJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossMyrhhMuskPatchouliIncenseFrench labdanum

Category winnerAntaeusLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter78

Day100

Night52

Category winnerGocce di NapoleonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men4

Unisex51

Women45

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,098

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,420

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerGocce di NapoleonHigher 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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Gocce di Napoleon by Morris is an Italian aromatic chypre that opens with a bright burst of bitter orange, Amalfi lemon, and herbal clary sage. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus sparkle settles into an earthy heart of spicy basil, peppery black currant, and crisp lavender. As the hours pass, the scent dries down to a…

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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 Gocce di Napoleon?

Antaeus takes 5 of 8 categories. Antaeus is rated 4.25/5 from 5,803 votes; Gocce di Napoleon is rated 3.73/5 from 254 votes. Choose Antaeus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Gocce di Napoleon for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Antaeus or Gocce di Napoleon?

Antaeus lasts longest (Antaeus 78/100, Gocce di Napoleon 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Antaeus or Gocce di Napoleon?

Antaeus projects furthest (Antaeus 69/100, Gocce di Napoleon 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Antaeus and Gocce di Napoleon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and mossy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Rose.

Is Antaeus or Gocce di Napoleon better for summer or winter?

For summer, Antaeus is the stronger pick. For winter, Antaeus is the stronger pick. Antaeus suits evening wear; Gocce di Napoleon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Antaeus and Gocce di Napoleon?

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. Gocce di Napoleon has top notes of Clary Sage, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Basil, Black Currant, Pepper and Lavender, a base of oak moss, Myrhh, Musk and Patchouli.