Fragrance comparison

Antidote vs Konig Ludwig

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,251 ratings analysed

3 wins

Antidote

Viktor&Rolf

4.261,250 votes

Rank #25,354 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Konig Ludwig

Parfumerie Bruckner

5.001 votes

Rank #50,719 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Antidote takes 3 of 4 categories.

Antidote
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Konig Ludwig
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Antidote3/4

Konig Ludwig0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Antidote
Sillage & projection: Antidote
Value for money: Tie
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

Konig LudwigParfumerie Bruckner

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 1,250 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAntidote

SillageAntidote

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, 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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeLemonBergamotLavenderMint

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodCedarOakmossWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesMint, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lavender. Durations are only published for Konig Ludwig, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,354

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Pierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,719

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…

Reviews →

Konig Ludwig by Parfumerie Bruckner opens with an invigorating splash of bright bergamot, tangy lemon, and sweet mandarin orange, lifted by a cooling wave of garden mint and crisp lavender. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a clean floral core of lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, and fresh rose emerges, softening the …

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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 Konig Ludwig?

Antidote takes 3 of 4 categories. Antidote is rated 4.26/5 from 1,250 votes; Konig Ludwig is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Antidote for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Konig Ludwig for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Antidote or Konig Ludwig?

Antidote lasts longest (Antidote 70/100, Konig Ludwig 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Antidote or Konig Ludwig?

Antidote projects furthest (Antidote 60/100, Konig Ludwig 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Antidote and Konig Ludwig smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lavender.

Is Antidote or Konig Ludwig better for summer or winter?

Konig Ludwig suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Antidote and Konig Ludwig?

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. Konig Ludwig has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Oakmoss and White Musk.