Antidote vs Loving Sense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Loving Sense takes 2 of 4 categories.
AntidoteChoose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Loving SenseChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Antidote1/4
Loving Sense2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Loving Sense
- Sillage & projection
- Loving Sense
- 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&RolfLoving SenseOlfactive StudioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.26/ 5 · 1,250 votes
Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%
4.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 4%Had 1%Want 95%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
35%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
1,250 votes
50%Love
33%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLoving Sense
SillageLoving Sense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
amber69%
powdery61%
woody100%
powdery92%
musky84%
warm spicy77%
amber69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Guatemalan CardamomMintGrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
LavenderCinnamonNutmegJasmineOrange BlossomVioletAfrican GeraniumFreesia
Base
IncenseVanillaSandalwoodAmberLeatherIrisPatchouliTonka Bean
Top
Pink PepperGingerGuatemalan CardamomFig MilkBergamot
Heart
CashmeranCedarCuminCeylon Cinnamon
Base
IncenseVanillaWhite MuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesGuatemalan Cardamom, Bergamot, Incense and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer33
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,269
PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Pierre Wargnye
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#52,498
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAntidoteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotViktor&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 →Olfactive Studio's Loving Sense opens with a sharp burst of ginger and Guatemalan cardamom, quickly softening into a warm, milky fig accord. As it sits on the skin, the initial spice yields to a soft cedar woodiness and a comforting vanilla base. It feels cozy yet clean, making it a great option for cool autumn days s…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Antidote or Loving Sense?
Loving Sense takes 2 of 4 categories. Antidote is rated 4.26/5 from 1,250 votes; Loving Sense is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Antidote for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Loving Sense for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Antidote or Loving Sense?
Loving Sense lasts longest (Loving Sense 87/100, Antidote 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Antidote or Loving Sense?
Loving Sense projects furthest (Loving Sense 75/100, Antidote 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Antidote and Loving Sense smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Guatemalan Cardamom, Bergamot, Incense and Vanilla.
Is Antidote or Loving Sense better for summer or winter?
Loving Sense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Antidote and Loving Sense?
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. Loving Sense has top notes of Pink Pepper, Ginger, Guatemalan Cardamom and Fig Milk, heart notes of Cashmeran, Cedar, Cumin and Ceylon Cinnamon, a base of Incense, Vanilla, White Musk and Sandalwood.
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