Fragrance comparison

Antaeus vs Vivace

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 5,976 ratings analysed

Antaeus

Chanel

4.255,803 votes

Rank #25,098 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Vivace

Sospiro Perfumes

3.68173 votes

Rank #10,408 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vivace takes 5 of 8 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.
Vivace
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Antaeus3/8

Vivace5/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AntaeusChanel

VivaceSospiro Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 5,803 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.68/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 42%Had 21%Want 38%

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

33%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

23%Dislike

5%Hate

173 votes

Category winnerAntaeusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityVivace

SillageVivace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value33

Category winnerAntaeusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

mossy77%

earthy69%

smoky61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

musky84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

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

Top20-30 mins

BasilClary SageOreganoAmalfi Lemon

Heart3-4 hrs

CarnationPatchouliGeraniumCinnamon

Base10-14+ hrs

MuskCastoreumAmberoak mossFrench labdanum

Category winnerVivaceLongest dry-down: 10-14+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Spring71

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerVivaceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men47

Unisex44

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,098

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,408

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerVivaceHigher 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…

Reviews →

Sospiro Perfumes Vivace is an assertive woody chypre that opens with a sharp burst of fresh oregano, crushed basil, and bright Amalfi lemon. The green, savory punch quickly softens as warm cinnamon, geranium, and spicy carnation emerge in the heart, lending a classical European character. As the hours tick on, the sce…

Reviews →

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 Vivace?

Vivace takes 5 of 8 categories. Antaeus is rated 4.25/5 from 5,803 votes; Vivace is rated 3.68/5 from 173 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 Vivace for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Antaeus or Vivace?

Vivace lasts longest (Vivace 86/100, Antaeus 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Antaeus or Vivace?

Vivace projects furthest (Vivace 80/100, Antaeus 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Antaeus and Vivace smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Amalfi Lemon, Basil and Castoreum.

Is Antaeus or Vivace better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Antaeus and Vivace?

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. Vivace has top notes of Basil, Clary Sage, Oregano and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Patchouli, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Musk, Castoreum, Amber and oak moss.