Fragrance comparison

Antaeus vs Nautica

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 6,749 ratings analysed

5 wins

Antaeus

Chanel

4.255,803 votes

Rank #25,102 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Nautica

3.43946 votes

Rank #6,756 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Antaeus takes 5 of 7 categories.

Antaeus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Nautica
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Antaeus5/7

Nautica2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AntaeusChanel

NauticaNautica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 5,803 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.43/ 5 · 946 votes

Have 58%Had 42%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

13%Love

55%Like

12%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

908 votes

Category winnerAntaeusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityAntaeus

SillageAntaeus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value84

Category winnerNauticaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

mossy77%

earthy69%

smoky61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

fresh69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

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

AldehydesLimeLemonBergamotNeroliCypressTarragonClary Sage

Heart

JasmineCyclamenGeraniumRoseCaraway

Base

SandalwoodMuskCedarOakmossPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Bergamot, Lime and Rose. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAntaeusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men86

Unisex13

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,102

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,756

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews124

Category winnerNauticaHigher 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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Nautica by Nautica is a crisp, aromatic woody chypre launched in 1992. It opens with a bright blast of lemon and lime, balanced by herbaceous clary sage and a backbone of cedar and oakmoss. This is a clean, soapy, and unpretentious scent that feels like a crisp white shirt on a hot spring or summer day.

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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 Nautica?

Antaeus takes 5 of 7 categories. Antaeus is rated 4.25/5 from 5,803 votes; Nautica is rated 3.43/5 from 946 votes. Choose Antaeus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Nautica for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Antaeus or Nautica?

Antaeus lasts longest (Antaeus 78/100, Nautica 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Antaeus or Nautica?

Antaeus projects furthest (Antaeus 69/100, Nautica 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Antaeus and Nautica smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Lime and Rose.

Is Antaeus or Nautica better for summer or winter?

For summer, Antaeus 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 Nautica?

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. Nautica has top notes of Aldehydes, Lime, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Cyclamen, Geranium and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar and Oakmoss.