Fragrance comparison

Antidote vs Coup de Coeur

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 1,268 ratings analysed

3 wins

Antidote

Viktor&Rolf

4.261,250 votes

Rank #23,751 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Coup de Coeur

L'Antichambre

3.8318 votes

Rank #22,204 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Antidote takes 3 of 5 categories.

Antidote
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Coup de Coeur
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Antidote3/5

Coup de Coeur2/5

Ratings & consensus: Antidote
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Antidote
Sillage & projection: Antidote
Value for money: Coup de Coeur
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Coup de Coeur

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AntidoteViktor&Rolf

Coup de CoeurL'Antichambre

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 1,250 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 23%Had 13%Want 63%

Category winnerAntidoteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,250 votes

33%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAntidote

SillageAntidote

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCoup de CoeurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

green92%

sweet84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

tobacco61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Guatemalan CardamomMintGrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderCinnamonNutmegJasmineOrange BlossomVioletAfrican GeraniumFreesia

Base

IncenseVanillaSandalwoodAmberLeatherIrisPatchouliTonka Bean

Notes

VanillaMintTobaccoLavenderClary SagePink PepperAppleOrangeOrange BlossomIncenseBlack PepperCedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMint, Lavender, Orange Blossom and Incense. Durations are only published for Coup de Coeur, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 33%Work 29%Date 24%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,751

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Pierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,204

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerCoup de CoeurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Viktor&Rolf Antidote opens with a bracing blast of fresh mint and sour grapefruit, balanced by Guatemalan cardamom. As the scent warms on your skin, it shifts into a complex mid-section of lavender, violet, and warm cinnamon. The base settles into a rich, powdery mix of incense, leather, and sweet vanilla. It is a den…

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Coup de Coeur by L'Antichambre opens with an immediate crunch of tart green apple mixed with brisk garden mint and a dusting of pink pepper. As the sharp green freshness settles, clean lavender and culinary clary sage soften the herbal edges into a smooth heart of orange blossom. The dry-down reveals a comforting base…

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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, Antidote or Coup de Coeur?

Antidote takes 3 of 5 categories. Antidote is rated 4.26/5 from 1,250 votes; Coup de Coeur is rated 3.83/5 from 18 votes. Choose Antidote for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Coup de Coeur for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Antidote or Coup de Coeur?

Antidote lasts longest (Antidote 70/100, Coup de Coeur 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Antidote or Coup de Coeur?

Antidote projects furthest (Antidote 60/100, Coup de Coeur 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Antidote and Coup de Coeur smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Lavender, Orange Blossom and Incense.

Is Antidote or Coup de Coeur better for summer or winter?

Coup de Coeur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Antidote and Coup de Coeur?

Antidote has top notes of Guatemalan Cardamom, Mint, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber. Coup de Coeur features Vanilla, Mint, Tobacco, Lavender and Clary Sage.