Fragrance comparison

Antaeus vs Pancaldi

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 5,860 ratings analysed

Antaeus

Chanel

4.255,803 votes

Rank #25,098 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Pancaldi

4.3257 votes

Rank #12,142 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pancaldi takes 4 of 7 categories.

Antaeus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Pancaldi
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Antaeus2/7

Pancaldi4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AntaeusChanel

PancaldiPancaldi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 5,803 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

4.32/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 41%Had 18%Want 42%

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

47%Love

44%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerPancaldiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAntaeus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value54

Category winnerPancaldiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

mossy77%

earthy69%

smoky61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

leather60%

citrus50%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody 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

WormwoodJuniper BerriesBasilLemon VerbenaLemonBergamotLavenderThyme

Heart

FirCarnationClovesClary SageJasmineRoseFernCinnamon

Base

OakmossLeatherCastoreumPatchouliVetiverBenzoinSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, 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

Spring56

Summer19

Fall94

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerPancaldiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,098

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,142

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerPancaldiHigher 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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Pancaldi opens with a sharp flash of wormwood, bergamot, and crisp juniper berries that quickly hooks into a dark pine forest heart. Released in 1989, this Italian powerhouse pairs bitter herbs with heavy cloves, carnation, and damp fir needles before dropping into a dense base of oakmoss, leather, and castoreum. It s…

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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 Pancaldi?

Pancaldi takes 4 of 7 categories. Antaeus is rated 4.25/5 from 5,803 votes; Pancaldi is rated 4.32/5 from 57 votes. Choose Antaeus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Pancaldi for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Antaeus or Pancaldi?

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

Which projects more, Antaeus or Pancaldi?

Antaeus projects furthest (Antaeus 69/100, Pancaldi 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Antaeus and Pancaldi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and leather accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Rose and Thyme.

Is Antaeus or Pancaldi better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Antaeus and Pancaldi?

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. Pancaldi has top notes of Wormwood, Juniper Berries, Basil and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of Fir, Carnation, Cloves and Clary Sage, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Castoreum and Patchouli.