Fragrance comparison

Antidote vs Gentleman N. 11

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,253 ratings analysed

Antidote

Viktor&Rolf

4.261,250 votes

Rank #23,872 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Gentleman N. 11

Parfums Constantine

3.673 votes

Rank #63,809 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Antidote
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Gentleman N. 11
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Antidote2/4

Gentleman N. 112/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gentleman N. 11
Sillage & projection: Antidote
Value for money: Gentleman N. 11
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Antidote

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AntidoteViktor&Rolf

Gentleman N. 11Parfums Constantine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 1,250 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

67%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityGentleman N. 11

SillageAntidote

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerGentleman N. 11Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

amber100%

woody92%

marine84%

animalic77%

patchouli69%

balsamic61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody 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

Top15-30 mins

Sea waterGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineBay Leaf

Base6-8 hrs

AmbergrisPatchouliGuaiac WoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Gentleman N. 11, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Work 29%Party 18%Date 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,872

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Pierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,809

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAntidoteHigher 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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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 Gentleman N. 11?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Antidote is rated 4.26/5 from 1,250 votes; Gentleman N. 11 is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Antidote for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Gentleman N. 11 for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Antidote or Gentleman N. 11?

Gentleman N. 11 lasts longest (Gentleman N. 11 80/100, Antidote 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Antidote or Gentleman N. 11?

Antidote projects furthest (Antidote 60/100, Gentleman N. 11 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Antidote and Gentleman N. 11 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Antidote or Gentleman N. 11 better for summer or winter?

Gentleman N. 11 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Antidote and Gentleman N. 11?

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. Gentleman N. 11 has top notes of Sea water, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Bay Leaf, a base of Ambergris, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Oakmoss.