Antidote vs Only Love
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Antidote takes 3 of 5 categories.
AntidoteChoose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Only LoveChoose it for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Antidote3/5
Only Love2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Antidote
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Only Love
- Sillage & projection
- Antidote
- Value for money
- Only Love
- 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&RolfOnly LovePascal MorabitoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.26/ 5 · 1,250 votes
Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%
3.73/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 29%Had 18%Want 53%
Category winnerAntidoteRating 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
27%Love
36%Like
27%Ok
0%Dislike
9%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOnly Love
SillageAntidote
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOnly LoveBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
amber69%
powdery61%
fruity100%
patchouli92%
sweet84%
citrus77%
amber69%
woody61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and amber
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
OrangeMandarin Orange
Heart
FruitsJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
PatchouliAmberOakmossVanillaCaramel
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Orange Blossom 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–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter25
Day100
Night50
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#26,089
PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Pierre Wargnye
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#61,301
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 →Only Love opens with a burst of mandarin orange and sweet citrus that hits with bright energy. As the initial spray settles, orange blossom and white jasmine bring a clean floral weight to the heart. The base shifts rapidly toward dark patchouli, thick caramel, and warm amber, anchoring the sweet fruitiness. Oakmoss a…
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 Only Love?
Antidote takes 3 of 5 categories. Antidote is rated 4.26/5 from 1,250 votes; Only Love is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes. Choose Antidote for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Only Love for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Antidote or Only Love?
Only Love lasts longest (Only Love 76/100, Antidote 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Antidote or Only Love?
Antidote projects furthest (Antidote 60/100, Only Love 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Antidote and Only Love smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Vanilla.
Is Antidote or Only Love better for summer or winter?
Only Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Antidote and Only Love?
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. Only Love has top notes of Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Fruits, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Oakmoss and Vanilla.
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