Fragrance comparison

Antidote vs Lovers U

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,302 ratings analysed

5 wins

Antidote

Viktor&Rolf

4.261,250 votes

Rank #26,269 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Lovers U

Liu Jo

3.8852 votes

Rank #29,644 WoodyFresh Spicy

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.
Lovers U
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Antidote5/7

Lovers U2/7

Ratings & consensus: Antidote
Community sentiment: Antidote
Longevity: Antidote
Sillage & projection: Antidote
Value for money: Lovers U
Versatility: Lovers U
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

Lovers ULiu Jo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 1,250 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 68%Had 11%Want 21%

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

23%Love

56%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerAntidoteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAntidote

SillageAntidote

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value76

Category winnerLovers UBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

ozonic61%

Scent match41%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

Top

BergamotGingerCedar

Heart

LavenderViolet LeavesTarragonIncense

Base

EbonyAmberGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Incense and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer84

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night86

Category winnerLovers UMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

Men84

Unisex14

Women2

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#29,644

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Lovers U by Liu Jo opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and fiery ginger, immediately supported by a subtle dry cedar backdrop. As the top notes settle down, aromatic lavender and green violet leaves move into the center, backed by an earthy touch of tarragon and light incense smoke. The base grounds the composition i…

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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 Lovers U?

Antidote takes 5 of 7 categories. Antidote is rated 4.26/5 from 1,250 votes; Lovers U is rated 3.88/5 from 52 votes. Choose Antidote for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Lovers U for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Antidote or Lovers U?

Antidote lasts longest (Antidote 70/100, Lovers U 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Antidote or Lovers U?

Antidote projects furthest (Antidote 60/100, Lovers U 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Antidote and Lovers U smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Incense and Amber.

Is Antidote or Lovers U better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lovers U is the stronger pick. For winter, Antidote is the stronger pick. Lovers U suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Antidote and Lovers U?

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. Lovers U has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Cedar, heart notes of Lavender, Violet Leaves, Tarragon and Incense, a base of Ebony, Amber and Guaiac Wood.