Fragrance comparison

Antidote vs Lotus Blossom & Water Lily

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,443 ratings analysed

6 wins

Antidote

Viktor&Rolf

4.261,250 votes

Rank #23,188 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Lotus Blossom & Water Lily

Jo Malone London

3.81193 votes

Rank #14,217 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Antidote takes 6 of 7 categories.

Antidote
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Lotus Blossom & Water Lily
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Antidote6/7

Lotus Blossom & Water Lily1/7

Ratings & consensus: Antidote
Community sentiment: Antidote
Longevity: Antidote
Sillage & projection: Antidote
Value for money: Antidote
Versatility: Antidote
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lotus Blossom & Water Lily

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AntidoteViktor&Rolf

Lotus Blossom & Water LilyJo Malone London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 1,250 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

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

30%Love

42%Like

8%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

193 votes

Category winnerAntidoteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAntidote

SillageAntidote

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value48

Category winnerAntidoteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

amber69%

white floral61%

Scent match30%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

GrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

LotusWater LilyHoneysuckleFreesiaJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

MuskGuaiac WoodIncenseAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Lotus Blossom & Water Lily, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night32

Category winnerAntidoteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

Men0

Unisex39

Women61

Work 36%Casual 34%Date 20%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,188

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Pierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,217

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerLotus Blossom & Water LilyHigher 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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Lotus Blossom & Water Lily by Jo Malone London captures the serene atmosphere of a Japanese water garden at sunrise. It starts with a zesty splash of grapefruit, bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange. The opening is bright and crisp. Within ten minutes, dewy lotus and translucent water lily take over the heart, supporte…

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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 Lotus Blossom & Water Lily?

Antidote takes 6 of 7 categories. Antidote is rated 4.26/5 from 1,250 votes; Lotus Blossom & Water Lily is rated 3.81/5 from 193 votes. Choose Antidote for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Lotus Blossom & Water Lily for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Antidote or Lotus Blossom & Water Lily?

Antidote lasts longest (Antidote 70/100, Lotus Blossom & Water Lily 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Antidote or Lotus Blossom & Water Lily?

Antidote projects furthest (Antidote 60/100, Lotus Blossom & Water Lily 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Antidote and Lotus Blossom & Water Lily smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.

Is Antidote or Lotus Blossom & Water Lily better for summer or winter?

For summer, Antidote is the stronger pick. For winter, Antidote is the stronger pick. Lotus Blossom & Water Lily suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Antidote and Lotus Blossom & Water Lily?

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. Lotus Blossom & Water Lily has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lotus, Water Lily, Honeysuckle and Freesia, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood, Incense and Amber.