Fragrance comparison

Antidote vs FIRE (리)

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,334 ratings analysed

5 wins

Antidote

Viktor&Rolf

4.261,250 votes

Rank #26,269 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

FIRE (리)

ELOREA | 향수

3.9484 votes

Rank #18,017 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Antidote takes 5 of 7 categories.

Antidote
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
FIRE (리)
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Antidote5/7

FIRE (리)2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AntidoteViktor&Rolf

FIRE (리)ELOREA | 향수

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 1,250 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.94/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 39%Had 12%Want 49%

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

44%Love

29%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

8%Hate

84 votes

Category winnerAntidoteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAntidote

SillageAntidote

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value40

Category winnerAntidoteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

powdery92%

violet84%

leather77%

floral69%

amber61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both powdery and amber

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

Top20 to 45 minutes

LimeCamelliaNutmeg

Heart1 to 2 hours

VioletLemonIrisMandarin Orange

Base3 to 5 hours

LeatherAmberRoseJuniper Berries

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Violet and Amber. Durations are only published for FIRE (리), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day–

Night–

Spring91

Summer79

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night70

Category winnerFIRE (리)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

Men16

Unisex67

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,269

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Pierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,017

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerFIRE (리)Higher 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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FIRE (리) by ELOREA subverts expectations by offering a crisp, cool interpretation of leather rather than a smoky or burning profile. The scent opens with a sharp burst of fresh lime peel paired with subtle camellia petals and a hint of warm nutmeg. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a powdery heart of violet, iri…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Antidote or FIRE (리)?

Antidote takes 5 of 7 categories. Antidote is rated 4.26/5 from 1,250 votes; FIRE (리) is rated 3.94/5 from 84 votes. Choose Antidote for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose FIRE (리) for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Antidote or FIRE (리)?

Antidote lasts longest (Antidote 70/100, FIRE (리) 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Antidote or FIRE (리)?

Antidote projects furthest (Antidote 60/100, FIRE (리) 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Antidote and FIRE (리) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Violet and Amber.

Is Antidote or FIRE (리) better for summer or winter?

For summer, FIRE (리) is the stronger pick. For winter, FIRE (리) is the stronger pick. FIRE (리) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Antidote and FIRE (리)?

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. FIRE (리) has top notes of Lime, Camellia and Nutmeg, heart notes of Violet, Lemon, Iris and Mandarin Orange, a base of Leather, Amber, Rose and Juniper Berries.