Fragrance comparison

Antaeus vs Opuluxe

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 5,845 ratings analysed

4 wins

Antaeus

Chanel

4.255,803 votes

Rank #25,098 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Opuluxe

Pana Dora

4.0042 votes

Rank #31,656 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Antaeus takes 4 of 7 categories.

Antaeus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Opuluxe
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Antaeus4/7

Opuluxe1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AntaeusChanel

OpuluxePana Dora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 5,803 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

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

48%Love

29%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerAntaeusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value41

Category winnerAntaeusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

mossy77%

earthy69%

smoky61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

leather69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match43%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

SaffronBrazilian RosewoodBasilMyrrhClary SageCorianderVetiver

Heart

CinnamonOsmanthusCarnationThyme

Base

SandalwoodMineral notesMuskSuedeTimurCastoreumBenzoinOakmoss

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Coriander, Thyme 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

Spring85

Summer15

Fall90

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Category winnerOpuluxeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men58

Unisex38

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,098

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,656

PerfumerIbrahim Al Zoabi

Launched—

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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Opuluxe hits skin with an intense burst of bitter saffron, camphoraceous basil, and resinous myrrh before settling into a dense herbal spine. Ibrahim Al Zoabi constructs a heavy, aromatic opening that feels raw and medicinal, anchored by clary sage and sharp coriander. As the initial heat calms down, a dusty cinnamon …

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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 Opuluxe?

Antaeus takes 4 of 7 categories. Antaeus is rated 4.25/5 from 5,803 votes; Opuluxe is rated 4.00/5 from 42 votes. Choose Antaeus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Opuluxe for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Antaeus or Opuluxe?

They last about the same: Antaeus 78/100, Opuluxe 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Antaeus or Opuluxe?

Projection is very close: Antaeus 69/100, Opuluxe 69/100 for sillage.

Do Antaeus and Opuluxe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and leather accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Coriander, Thyme and Basil.

Is Antaeus or Opuluxe better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Antaeus and Opuluxe?

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. Opuluxe has top notes of Saffron, Brazilian Rosewood, Basil and Myrrh, heart notes of Cinnamon, Osmanthus, Carnation and Thyme, a base of Sandalwood, Mineral notes, Musk and Suede.