Antidote vs Mon Exclusif
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
18%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mon Exclusif takes 5 of 7 categories.
AntidoteChoose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring.
Mon ExclusifChoose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Antidote2/7
Mon Exclusif5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Mon Exclusif
- Community sentiment
- Mon Exclusif
- Longevity
- Antidote
- Sillage & projection
- Mon Exclusif
- Value for money
- Antidote
- Versatility
- Mon Exclusif
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mon Exclusif
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AntidoteViktor&RolfMon ExclusifGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.26/ 5 · 1,250 votes
Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%
4.36/ 5 · 883 votes
Have 32%Had 12%Want 56%
Category winnerMon ExclusifRating 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
56%Love
33%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
883 votes
Category winnerMon ExclusifMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAntidote
SillageMon Exclusif
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAntidoteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
amber69%
powdery61%
sweet100%
vanilla92%
aromatic84%
almond77%
lavender69%
lactonic61%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both aromatic
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
Top15 to 30 minutes
Candied AlmondMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
Solar NotesLavenderFloral Notes
Base5 to 8 hours
ToffeeButterVanillaCoumarinSaltIrisFernWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Mon Exclusif, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day–
Night–
Spring63
Summer37
Fall100
Winter90
Day100
Night74
Category winnerMon ExclusifMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,357
PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Pierre Wargnye
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#1,600
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews118
Category winnerMon ExclusifHigher 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 →Mon Exclusif by Guerlain presents an intriguing cross between a sweet confection and a traditional aromatic fougere. Created by Thierry Wasser and launched in 2015, the scent opens with crisp bergamot, bright mandarin orange, and a distinct hit of sugary candied almond. As the bright citrus recedes, clean lavender com…
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 Mon Exclusif?
Mon Exclusif takes 5 of 7 categories. Antidote is rated 4.26/5 from 1,250 votes; Mon Exclusif is rated 4.36/5 from 883 votes. Choose Antidote for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Mon Exclusif for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Antidote or Mon Exclusif?
They last about the same: Antidote 70/100, Mon Exclusif 68/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Antidote or Mon Exclusif?
Mon Exclusif projects furthest (Mon Exclusif 69/100, Antidote 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Antidote and Mon Exclusif smell similar?
Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Vanilla.
Is Antidote or Mon Exclusif better for summer or winter?
For summer, Mon Exclusif is the stronger pick. For winter, Antidote is the stronger pick. Mon Exclusif suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Antidote and Mon Exclusif?
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. Mon Exclusif has top notes of Candied Almond, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Solar Notes, Lavender and Floral Notes, a base of Toffee, Butter, Vanilla and Coumarin.
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