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Antidote vs Le Concerto

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

Updated 1,257 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Concerto takes 2 of 4 categories.

  • Antidote

    Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Le Concerto

    Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Antidote1/4
Le Concerto2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Le Concerto
Sillage & projection
Le Concerto
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
Le ConcertoClaude Marsal Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.26/ 5 · 1,250 votes
Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%
4.57/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 58%Had 11%Want 32%
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

71%Love
14%Like
14%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

7 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
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate89
Category winners

LongevityLe Concerto

SillageLe Concerto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ 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%
amber92%
cinnamon84%
vanilla77%
rose69%
green61%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both 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
GrapefruitPeppermint
Heart2 to 4 hours
RoseCinnamonVanilla
Base4 to 8+ hours
LeatherAmberOakmoss
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cinnamon, Vanilla and Amber. Durations are only published for Le Concerto, 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
Winter100
Day80
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men87
Unisex10
Women3
Men50
Unisex0
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,757

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Pierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,395

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 →

Le Concerto by Claude Marsal Parfums delivers a vibrant, layered scent that bridges brisk freshness and rich warmth. It opens with a sharp burst of crisp grapefruit and cooling peppermint, creating an energetic, aromatic start. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts toward a sweeter, spicier core of v…

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, Antidote or Le Concerto?

Le Concerto takes 2 of 4 categories. Antidote is rated 4.26/5 from 1,250 votes; Le Concerto is rated 4.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose Antidote for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Le Concerto for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Antidote or Le Concerto?

Le Concerto lasts longest (Le Concerto 80/100, Antidote 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Antidote or Le Concerto?

Le Concerto projects furthest (Le Concerto 69/100, Antidote 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Antidote and Le Concerto smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cinnamon, Vanilla and Amber.

Is Antidote or Le Concerto better for summer or winter?

Le Concerto suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Antidote and Le Concerto?

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. Le Concerto has top notes of Grapefruit and Peppermint, heart notes of Rose, Cinnamon and Vanilla, a base of Leather, Amber and Oakmoss.

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