Fragrance comparison

Antaeus vs Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 5,954 ratings analysed

Antaeus

Chanel

4.255,803 votes

Rank #25,098 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)

Jil Sander

4.56151 votes

Rank #2,731 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) takes 6 of 7 categories.

Antaeus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Antaeus1/7

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)6/7

Ratings & consensus: Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
Community sentiment: Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
Longevity: Antaeus
Sillage & projection: Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
Value for money: Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
Versatility: Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AntaeusChanel

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Jil Sander

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 5,803 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

4.56/ 5 · 151 votes

Have 37%Had 18%Want 45%

Category winnerJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Rating 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

68%Love

25%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

151 votes

Category winnerJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityAntaeus

SillageJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value71

Category winnerJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

mossy77%

earthy69%

smoky61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

leather69%

earthy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · 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

Top

BasilClary SageAmalfi LemonOregano

Heart

PatchouliCinnamonCarnationGeranium

Base

Castoreumoak mossWoodsy NotesNutmegFrench labdanumVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Amalfi Lemon, Basil and Castoreum. 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

Spring52

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,098

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,731

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Higher 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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Jil Sander Man I, also known as Man Pure, is a dry, herbal woody chypre that opens with a blast of crushed oregano, sweet basil, and bright lemon. As the sharp green garden herbs settle, warm cinnamon and earthy patchouli emerge alongside crisp carnation, creating a rich barbershop warmth. The dry-down reveals deep oa…

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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 Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)?

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) takes 6 of 7 categories. Antaeus is rated 4.25/5 from 5,803 votes; Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) is rated 4.56/5 from 151 votes. Choose Antaeus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Antaeus or Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)?

They last about the same: Antaeus 78/100, Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Antaeus or Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)?

Projection is very close: Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) 70/100, Antaeus 69/100 for sillage.

Do Antaeus and Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and leather accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Amalfi Lemon, Basil and Castoreum.

Is Antaeus or Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) is the stronger pick. For winter, Antaeus is the stronger pick. Antaeus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Antaeus and Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)?

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. Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) has top notes of Basil, Clary Sage, Amalfi Lemon and Oregano, heart notes of Patchouli, Cinnamon, Carnation and Geranium, a base of Castoreum, oak moss, Woodsy Notes and Nutmeg.